| By Sheila,on May 9th,2012 MEMBER MEETING & LECTURE “Prehistoric Earthworks in Palm Beach County” by Christian Davenport,Palm Beach County’s Historic Preservation Officer, Tuesday, June 5,7:30 p.m.  Christian Davenport,Palm Beach County Historic Preservation Officer Come to the June 5 meeting and hear Chris Davenport talk about the Prehistoric Earthworks of Palm Beach County. Chris has been taking part in archaeological investigations since age 7 when a local archaeologist took him under his wing. By age 16 he was supervising archaeological field schools for the local parks and recreation department. Since then he has taken part in archaeological investigations stretching from Maine to Oaxaca,Mexico and as far west as Memphis,Tennessee. He did his undergraduate work at Franklin Pierce College in New Hampshire and his graduate work at the University of Tennessee. He has been with Palm Beach County for the last four years. - Archaeological Specialty:Zooarchaeology (study of animal remains from archaeological sites)
- Most exciting archaeological site worked at:Teotihuacán,Mexico
- Best archaeological day:Proposing to wife on top of a Mayan Pyramid at Chichen Itza,Mexico
- Worst archaeological day:Hearing a snap as soil froze before it hit the screen. Somerset,PA.
- Oldest archaeological find:An 8000 year old Kirk Projectile Point. Tellico Reservoir,TN.
- Coolest thing found:Dr. Dick’s crypt and skeleton. This is the doctor who bled George Washington to death. Queen Street Cemetery,Alexandria,Va
- Worst thing found:Tied,1) Finding illegally buried medical waste 2) Finding an unexploded WWII 500 lb bomb
The meeting is free and open to the public – join us at Pine Jog Environmental Education Center,rooms 101 and 102,6301 W. Summit Blvd.,in West Palm Beach. The meeting begins at 7:30 p.m.;refreshments are served beforehand,so come at 7:00!  a Palm Beach County find ALSO AT THE JUNE MEETING:Bird of the Month: “Laughing Gull”. Come learn from Clive Pinnock about this shorebird with its distinctive call.  laughing gull as photographed by Will Cook in 2008 By Ben,on April 27th,2012 The May/June issue of the Everglade Kite is now online. . . . →Read More:May/June Kite now online By Sheila,on April 9th,2012 MEMBER MEETING &LECTURE “Lifestyles of Butterflies in the Garden” by Alana Edwards,Education &Training Coordinator,FAU’s Center for Environmental Studies. Tuesday,May 1,7:30 p.m. Alana Covered with Tawny Emperor Butterflies Come to the May 1 meeting and hear Alana Edwards show us about the life styles of butterflies in your own back garden. Alana’s passion [...] . . . →Read More:Tuesday,May 1,7:30 p.m. MEETING &LECTURE Butterflies/Alana Edwards By Sheila,on March 27th,2012 ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING,ELECTION OF OFFICERS AT POT-LUCK DINNER &LECTURE “Lake Okeechobee – Natural &Human History “ by Keynote Speaker:Paul Gray,Audubon Florida Tuesday,April 3,6:30 p.m. Please note list of officers –members will vote on this slate and the budget at the meeting. President Cynthia Plockelman 1st Vice president Open 2nd Vice President [...] . . . →Read More:Tues Apr 3 —ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING,ELECTION OF OFFICERS AT POT-LUCK DINNER &LECTURE By Ben,on March 21st,2012 You can always find our position statements under the “Conservation”tab at the top of the page:ASE Position on Wind Turbines in the EAA Audubon Society of the Everglades supports and promotes the conservation of wildlife and the natural environment. ASE opposes Wind Turbines in the Everglades Agricultural Areas (EAA). The EAA is a major migratory [...] . . . →Read More:ASE Position Statements By Sheila,on March 7th,2012  through open air aviary –click picture for bigger size Sat Mar 24,7:30 a.m. to 12:30. Tour of Leeann Connelly-Sherouse’ Backyard Gardens includes PHOTO SESSION with Valleri Brauer. 17928 61 Place North,Loxahatchee FL 33470 $10 per person or $5 for current local members (check with Paton to find out if your dues are current) STRICT LIMITATION so call Paton NOW 561-818-7574 to [...] . . . →Read More:Sat Mar 24,7:30 a.m. –12:30. Tour of AMAZING Backyard Garden. By Ben,on March 4th,2012 Apologies;the TAS-sponsored field trip to ENP scheduled for Saturday,March 10 has been cancelled. Sorry for the inconvenience. . . . →Read More:March 10 Field Trip to ENP CANCELLED By Ben,on March 1st,2012 The March issue of the Everglade Kite is now available online. . . . →Read More:March Kite online By Sheila,on February 25th,2012 “SEA SLUGS AND SEA SHELLS” By:Anne DuPont “Miniature Melo” Bubble Shell Anne’s program will be an underwater presentation on the molluscan fauna found in the Lake Worth Lagoon in Palm BeachCounty. The Lake Worth Lagoon is recognized as one of Florida’s most important estuarine lagoon systems and supports a rich and diverse marine life. The presentation will include Sea [...] . . . →Read More:Tues Mar 6 7:30pm Monthly Lecture and Meeting By Sheila,on February 14th,2012 Saturday,February 25 –8:15 AM–12:30 PM at Pine Jog Environmental Center,301 Summit Boulevard (corner of Summit Blvd. &Jog Road) Cost:$30 for the day/$25 with pre-registration. Individual classes:one hour classes are $12;Birding by Ear with Paddy is $15,and Bird Behavior with Clive is $20. Space is limited. Call Paton 561-818-7574 to [...] . . . →Read More:Birding Workshop Saturday,February 25,8:15 AM–12:30 PM By Sheila,on February 11th,2012 Only about 10% of our chapter members have renewed their local membership due each year on Jan 1. Please support ASE today. Your membership allows our chapter to give scholarships and awards,produce educational and environmental programs and tours. Remember you will get a discount on both the workshop and backyard garden tour IF you are [...] . . . →Read More:REMINDER –local membership checks are due By Sheila,on February 10th,2012 2012_ED_Flyer (click on flyer) Saturday February 11,2012 8am-4pm rain or shine at Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge 10216 Lee Road,Boynton Beach 13th Annual Everglades Day Festival - “Mysteries of the Everglades” This year we are focusing our speaker presentations and guided activities on mysteries within the Everglades or about the Everglades. Anne Swanson helps visitors find clues to “Where [...] . . . →Read More:Everglades Day Festival Sat Feb 11 –Mysteries programs By Sheila,on February 9th,2012 Saturday February 11,2012 8am-4pm rain or shine Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge 10216 Lee Road,Boynton Beach 13th Annual Everglades Day Festival “Mysteries of the Everglades” JAMES CURRIE,Birding Adventures TV,presents “The Making of Aerial Assassins.” at 1pm James Currie,the passionate creator of the reality TV adventure series “BIRDING ADVENTURES” has been chosen by National Geographic to star [...] . . . →Read More:EVERGLADES DAY Sat Feb 11 JAMES CURRIE,Birding Adventures TV,presents “The Making of Aerial Assassins.”at 1pm By Sheila,on February 7th,2012 ARTHUR R. MARSHALL LOXAHATCHEE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE EVERGLADES DAY February 11,2012 13th Annual Everglades Day Family Festival Saturday,February 11,8:00 a.m. –4:00 p.m. “Mysteries of the Everglades ” is the theme for our annual all-day family festival with tours,nature walks,bird walks,wildlife demonstrations,canoeing,presentations,exhibits,games,food,music,dance and much more! Jim Currie,[...] . . . →Read More:SCHEDULE for 13th Annual Everglades Day Festival Sat Feb 11 By Sheila,on February 7th,2012 Only about 10% of our chapter members have renewed their local membership due each year on Jan 1. Please support ASE today. Your membership allows our chapter to give scholarships and awards,produce educational and environmental programs and tours. Remember you will get a discount on both the workshop and backyard garden tour IF you [...] . . . →Read More:REMINDER –local membership checks are due By Ben,on February 5th,2012 Birding Workshop presented by the Audubon Society of the Everglades When: Saturday,February 25 8:15 – noon Where: Pine Jog Environmental Center, 6301 Summit Blvd. (on NE Corner of Summit and Jog Roads) Registration: 8:15 – 8:45 8:30 – 9:30 Birding by Ear and Impression with Paddy Cunningham. Please preregister for this class as it will start promptly. Listen [...] . . . →Read More:Birding Workshop,Feb 25 By Ben,on February 5th,2012 Audubon Society of the Everglades presents A Backyard Garden Tour When:Saturday,March 24 7:30 a.m. –12:30 p.m. Location:17928 61 Place North,Loxahatchee FL 33470 (directions will be on the website) Cost:Pre registration $10 or $5 for current local members (check with Paton to find out if your dues are current)) Payment at door will be [...] . . . →Read More:Backyard Garden Tour Info By Sheila,on February 4th,2012 “Everglades Restoration:A Progress Report in Times of Economic Uncertainty” by Dr. Nicholas G. Aumen,Everglades Restoration Team Join us as Nick provides an update about current events in Everglades restoration,including the new Central Everglades Planning Project and the impact of recent budget cuts across all agencies. Nick Aumen is an aquatic ecologist for Everglades [...] . . . →Read More:Tuesday,Feb 7,7:30 p.m. MEMBER MEETING &LECTURE By Sheila,on February 4th,2012 Saturday February 11,2012 8am-4pm rain or shine Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge 10216 Lee Road,Boynton Beach 13th Annual Everglades Day Festival –“Mysteries of the Everglades” Science,Literature,Historical,Water,Plant &Animal Mysteries ! This year we are focusing our speaker presentations and guided activities on mysteries within the Everglades or about [...] . . . →Read More:EVERGLADES DAY Saturday February 11 8am-4pm rain or shine By Ben,on January 23rd,2012 The February edition of the Everglade Kite is now available online. As usual,you can find all the issues we have in our database on our Kite page. . . . →Read More:February Kite now online By Ben,on January 9th,2012 Our inaugural trip on Saturday January 7 to STA-1E was a success! We are fortunate to be able to make an agreement with South Florida Water Management to use STA-1E once again for birdwatching. We are their guests and have to abide by their rules. We did not expect to encounter the working trucks on [...] . . . →Read More:STA 1E Birding By Ben,on January 5th,2012 An agreement was just reached with South Florida Water Management District and Audubon Society of the Everglades to begin birding tours at Storm Water Treatment Area 1 East. The first trip is scheduled for Saturday,January 7,2012. Participation is limited so you need to call or email Linda Humphries 561-742-7791,hlindaase@aol.com for reservations. This trip will consist [...] . . . →Read More:STA 1 EAST BIRDING TRIP JANUARY 7,2012 By Sheila,on December 26th,2011 MEMBER MEETING &LECTURE “Avian Programs at the Palm Beach Zoo” by Keith Lovett,General Curator/Director of Living Collections Tuesday,Jan 3,7:30 p.m. Keith Lovett will share with us the status of the Palm Beach Zoo’s Avian Programs. Over 25 bird species are in the Species Survival Program. Under Lovett’s leadership,the zoo’s animal collection has [...] . . . →Read More:Tues Jan 3rd,7:30 pm MEMBER MEETING &LECTURE By Ben,on December 26th,2011 The January issue of the Everglade Kite is now available online. . . . →Read More:January Kite now online By Sheila,on December 6th,2011 Dear Members and Supporters,We are reaching out to you asking for your help with our annual fundraising campaign. Now more than ever we need your support. Your donations make it possible for us to continue our many projects throughout the year. Our free family-oriented annual Everglades Day festival is struggling to offer the same level of [...] . . . →Read More:Annual Appeal 2011-2012 By Ben,on December 1st,2011 The December issue of the Everglade Kite is now available online. . . . →Read More:December Kite now online By Sheila,on November 23rd,2011 Annual Holiday Pot Luck Dinner,Meeting,Lecture Birding Adventures inEcuador. Phil Weinrich &SILENT AUCTION Tuesday,December 6,2010,6:30 p.m. . Doors open at 5:45 p.m. for bring-a-dish dinner at 6:30. It’s a great time to become a member and start the season among new friends. People with last names that begin between A-K will bring desserts;L-Z will bring meat,[...] . . . →Read More:Tues Dec 6,6:30pm Annual Holiday Pot Luck Dinner,Meeting,Lecture &SILENT AUCTION By Ben,on October 26th,2011 The November issue of the Everglade Kite is now online. This electronic version fixes a typo in the date of our general meeting. Tuesday,November 1 is the correct date;the printed version got sent out with the wrong date,but this e-file is current and correct. Just another advantage of life in the digital [...] . . . →Read More:November Kite online By Sheila,on October 26th,2011 “South Florida Water Management District:What Is Going On Lately?” by Sharon M. Trost,PG,AICP,Director,Regulation Division,SFWMD THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO FIND OUT – from the person in charge of water regulations,Sharon Trost. Come learn about the major changes and directions happening in your South Florida Water Management District. Questions are [...] . . . →Read More:Tuesday,Nov 1,7:30 p.m -MONTHLY MEETING &LECTURE By Ben,on October 10th,2011 Migration Celebration, Free Event at Green Cay Nature Center,12800 Hagen Ranch Road Boynton Beach,FL 33437 . Oct 29,9am -3pm Come enjoy live animals,craft tables,and lectures by experts in the field. Local wildlife organizations will also be in attendance. . . . →Read More:Migration Celebration at Green Cay Nature Center,Oct 29 | Subscribe to our “Posts”feed to keep up to dateIf you'd like to be alerted whenever something new pops up on our website,subscribe to our "Posts" feed. Click the "Posts" button ( ) in the upper right corner of the page. |
