September 2024 Program Announcement

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Apalachee Audubon Society Mission Statement:

Protecting the rich biodiversity of the Florida Panhandle through education, appreciation, and conservation.

September 2024

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Program Meeting:

Getting to Know the Great Florida

Birding and Wildlife Trail

Lauren Ali, Coordinator of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail

Date: Thursday, September 19

Time: Social at 6:30 PM

Announcements at 7:00 PM

Program at 7:15 PM

Location: FSU King Life Sciences Building

319 Stadium DriveTallahassee, FL, 32304

Or attend via Zoom

Zoom Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3ZtB89d

Florida birders and wildlife enthusiasts know that when you spot a Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail sign, you're about to embark on an unforgettable nature adventure. Join the Apalachee Audubon Society on September 19 for a presentation by Lauren Ali, the Coordinator of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail (GFBWT). Lauren will share how these premier wildlife sites are chosen and spotlight some of the top local spots along the Trail. Don't miss this chance to learn about Florida’s best destinations for birding and wildlife viewing!

This month's Birding Social will celebrate the addition of Lafayette Heritage Trail Park to the GFBWT. Watch the July 30 sign unveiling on the AAS YouTube Channel.

IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION!

FSU has directed us to park in the Psychology Building’s parking lot east of the King Building. To access this lot, take Call Street east from Stadium Drive, turn right on Psychology Way, and go through the open gate to the parking lot east of the King Building. Go through either set of glass doors on the ground floor to the open foyer outside the meeting room. See the map below or navigate to the parking lot using Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DHmMc76PCgbz8NJd8

2024 International Coastal Cleanup

Date: Saturday, September 21

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Ochlockonee Bay Boat Ramp

12 Coastal Highway

Panacea, FL, 32346

Apalachee Audubon will be participating in the 2024 International Coastal Cleanup in Franklin County. Meet at the Ochlockonee Bay Boat Ramp at 9:00 AM on September 21 to clean up the shore and surrounding woods. Supplies will be provided, but bring sunscreen, bug spray, protective clothing, and water. Pack a lunch and join us for a picnic along this gorgeous seashore when our work is done! Contact Donna Legare at 850-386-1148 to confirm your participation and ensure we have enough supplies.

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Guided Bird Walk at McCord Park

with Eliza Hawkins

This event has reached capacity. To sign up for the waitlist, please email apalacheeaudubon@gmail.com.

Date: Sunday, September 22

Time: 8:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Location: Guyte P. McCord Park

2101 Armistead Road

Tallahassee, FL

Eliza Hawkins will lead a bird walk at Guyte P. McCord Park on Sunday, September 22. Discover a hidden gem in Tallahassee’s urban forest as we search for migrating warblers, resident barred owls, and wading birds around McCord Pond. This is the perfect opportunity to enhance your bird identification skills and learn how to use eBird! Loaner binoculars are available upon request. Time permitting, we’ll conclude at Eliza’s bird-friendly yard, complete with feeders and a water feature.

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Birding Social

at Lafayette Heritage Trail Park

Date: Saturday, September 28

Time: 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Location: Lafayette Heritage Trail Park

4900 Heritage Park Blvd

Tallahassee, FL 32311

This birding social will celebrate the addition of this park to the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail! Perfect for bird enthusiasts of all levels, this unguided walk will offer a relaxed opportunity to explore the park’s trails and lakeside habitats. We’ll be keeping an eye out for woodland and wading birds, and perhaps even a glimpse of ospreys or bald eagles. The 3-mile hike is easy, but on natural terrain, taking you through some of Tallahassee’s most scenic natural areas. Loaner binoculars are available upon request, and registration is limited to 20 people.

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Lake Elberta Update

Five Apalachee Audubon board members and volunteers recently visited Lake Elberta Park to check on the progress of our ongoing projects. The westside native plant garden received some much-needed weeding, and both the chimney swift tower and purple martin arrays are in great shape. We also discussed plans for mulching and adding more native plants, which we hope to accomplish soon. The park’s pollinators and birds are thriving, and we consistently receive positive feedback from park visitors.

Want to get involved? Email us at apalacheeaudubon@gmail.com to lend a hand at the park, or consider donating to help us purchase supplies and more native plants. Your support makes a difference!

Volunteers Needed for FL Bat Fest!

Lubee Bat Conservancy in Gainesville, FL needs help with its biggest event of the year! On Saturday, October 26, the Conservancy is holding its annual FL Bat Fest and volunteers are always needed.

For more information, see their Volunteer page.

How You Can Help

Join Audubon

Joining the Audubon Society helps your local, state, and national organization. Visit www.Apalachee.org/Join to learn how to join.

Volunteer

Apalachee Audubon Society always has various volunteering opportunities, from helping out at Lake Elberta Park to representing our organization at tabling events. See our Volunteer page for a layout of our volunteer opportunities and check the Events of Interest page for specific volunteer events.

Donate

Your donations make our programs, birding trips, clean ups, internships, advocacy and many of the other successes of our organization possible. If you have a favorite Apalachee Audubon project, you can always earmark your donation. Learn how to donate by check or PayPal on AAS’s Donation webpage.