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SUMMARY:Audubon Florida Assembly 2022
DESCRIPTION:Birds Tell Us\n\n\n\nHooded Warbler. Photo: John A. Middleton\, Jr.\n\nRegistration for Audubon Assembly 2022 is now open! Register before Sept. 25 to enjoy the “early bird” discount. \nHeld in-person October 13-15 at the Luminary Hotel in downtown Fort Myers\, this year’s event will center on the theme “Birds Tell Us.” \nRegister Today!\nWith learning sessions\, a keynote presentation\, awards\, and field trips to some of the birdiest hotspots in the region\, Assembly is a great opportunity to network with Audubon members\, staff\, and volunteers across the state. \nOur Friday afternoon learning session topics include: \n\nCreating Habitat in Unconventional Ways to Maximize Connections for Conservation Lands\nPerspectives from the Next Generation of Conservationists\nFrom Birding to Conservation: Bringing New Birders into the Conservation Movement\n\nThe Saturday morning Plenary session will be Birds Tell Us: Banding\, Tracking\, and Monitoring to Improve Conservation. \nEvent Agenda (tentative)\nThursday\, October 13 \n\nOptional field trips\n6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Pre-Welcome cocktail reception\n\nFriday\, October 14 \n\n7:30-11:30 a.m./12 p.m. | Expert-led Field Trips\n12:00-1:30 p.m. | Welcome Luncheon\n2-5:15p.m. | Learning Sessions\n6-7 p.m. | Welcome Reception\n7-9 p.m. | Keynote and Awards Ceremony\n\nThis year’s keynote speaker will be Marshall Johnson\, Chief Conservation Officer of the National Audubon Society. He will share how Audubon staff and community scientists are helping us understand what birds are telling us about the most important conservation issues of our time. His keynote presentation is entitled How Audubon Staff and Community Scientists Unlock What Birds Tell Us About Our Water\, Climate\, and World. \nSaturday\, October 15 \n\n7:30-8:45 a.m. | Networking Breakfast\n8:45-9:45 a.m. | Chapters’ Celebration\n10 – 11:45 a.m. | Plenary\, Closing Remarks\n\nCost: $155 | $135 early bird | $80 Friday night banquet only. \nRegister today! \nNote: Conservation Leadership Initiative mentors should not select any of the Friday field trips.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/audubon-florida-assembly-2022-2/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Conferences & Forums,Native Flora & Fauna
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SUMMARY:Organic Gardening Series: Soils & Compost
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to optimize your soil for organic gardening! \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganic gardening success begins with soil building. This class will cover soil amendments for adding organic matter and nutrients to keep plants healthy and stress-free. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nPlease submit special accommodation requests to katiebg@ufl.edu at least 10 days prior to event. Refund requests must be submitted at least 24 hours before event. \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/organic-gardening-series-soils-compost/
LOCATION:Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Office\, 1303 17th St W\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Oyster shell bar at 2D Island
DESCRIPTION:The project meeting location is Williams Park boat ramp\, 9425 U.S. 41\, Riverview\, FL 33578\, which is next to the U.S. 41 bridge over the Alafia River. \n\nWe will be installing an oyster shell bar which involves shoveling fossilized shell into mesh bags and transporting the bags to lay on the shoreline. This effort will help restore lost habitat by promoting new oyster growth\, ultimately improving water quality and providing food sources and habitat for many species. To learn more and watch a video of the process\, visit https://tampabaywatch.org/restoration/oyster-communities/oyster-shell-bags/. \n\n\n\nClick here to register to volunteer.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/oyster-shell-bar-at-2d-island/2022-10-14/
LOCATION:Williams Park Boat Ramp
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Cleanups & Restorations,Marine Life,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Nature Investigators' Club
DESCRIPTION:Explore different aspects of nature at the Florida Botanical Gardens!\n\nFree admission\, pre-registration only.\n\n\n\nDo you have a child ages 3-7 who loves to explore nature? Become a Member of the Nature Investigators’ Club!\nWe will meet at the Florida Botanical Gardens each Friday at 10 AM to explore the different parts of nature and their interactions for a period of 6 weeks.\n\n\nBenefits include:Small group: personal interactions with a certified environmental educatorTime in plant-rich environment\, which has several proven health and wellness benefitsLearning through exploration\, fostering development of higher-level problem solving skills\nOpportunity to interact with other children\, fostering teamwork and group collaboration skills \nOne (1) nature journal for use through the duration of the session.\nLimited capacity:7 children slots for each sessionParent/Guardian must be present for the entirety of the session.\n\n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/nature-investigators-club/2022-10-14/
LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Clubs,Crafts & Hobbies,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Homeschool,Kids & Families,Workshops & Classes,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:The Endangered Sawfish of Tampa Bay
DESCRIPTION:Join us to see a three-foot sawfish replica\, feel some real sawfish rostra (saws)\, and get some great free sawfish swag. \n\n\n\n\n\nSawfish are large shark-like rays that once were relatively common in Florida’s coastal waters including Tampa Bay. Now\, Florida’s smalltooth sawfish is endangered and scientists are striving to learn as much as possible about this iconic and fascinating fish. Tonya Wiley\, President of Havenworth Coastal Conservation\, will provide a presentation with interesting facts about sawfish\, updates on Tampa Bay area sawfish research\, explanations of management tools such as the Endangered Species Act\, and descriptions of ways you can be involved in the recovery of smalltooth sawfish. Join us to see a three-foot sawfish replica\, feel some real sawfish rostra (saws)\, and get some great free sawfish swag. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/the-endangered-sawfish-of-tampa-bay/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal & Wetlands,Homeschool,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Marine Life,Threatened & Endangered Species
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SUMMARY:Veggie Influenza
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a class on common vegetable diseases! \n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop is designed to educate the casual gardener about some of the most common vegetable diseases in Florida and in Manatee County. In this roughly two hour class\, participants will learn the basic biology of pathogenic organisms\, how to identify common disease symptoms\, and acquire some basic disease management skills. This workshop is not designed for professional landscapers or pesticide applicators. \nFor special accommodations\, please let us know 10 days before the class. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/veggie-influenza-2/
LOCATION:Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Office\, 1303 17th St W\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Farming,Gardening & Landscaping,Invasive & Intrusive Species,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Cat Tale: The Wild\, Weird Battle to Save the Florida Panther
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve and the St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department present the annual Natural History Speaker Series (NHSS)\, a program that offers fascinating presentations on the natural and cultural history of Florida by individuals who are authorities in their fields.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/cat-tale-the-wild-weird-battle-to-save-the-florida-panther/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill – 31st Street S\, 3130 31st Street S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Music & Literature,History & Culture,Homeschool,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Threatened & Endangered Species,Wildlife
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