February « 2012 « ASE Web

Tues Mar 6 7:30pm Monthly Lecture and Meeting

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 . . . → Read More: Tues Mar 6 7:30pm Monthly Lecture and Meeting

Birding Workshop Saturday, February 25, 8:15 AM–12:30 PM

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 . . . → Read More: Birding Workshop Saturday, February 25, 8:15 AM–12:30 PM

REMINDER –local membership checks are due

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

EVERGLADES DAY Sat Feb 11 JAMES CURRIE, Birding Adventures TV, presents “The Making of Aerial Assassins.” at 1pm

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 . . . → Read More: EVERGLADES DAY Sat Feb 11 JAMES CURRIE, Birding Adventures TV, presents “The Making of Aerial Assassins.” at 1pm

Backyard Garden Tour

By Ben, on February 8th, 2012%

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 $15

For information call Paton 561-818-7574.

. . . → Read More: Backyard Garden Tour

SCHEDULE for 13th Annual Everglades Day Festival Sat Feb 11

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 . . . → Read More: SCHEDULE for 13th Annual Everglades Day Festival Sat Feb 11

REMINDER – local membership checks are due

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

Birding Workshop, Feb 25

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 . . . → Read More: Birding Workshop, Feb 25

Backyard Garden Tour Info

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 . . . → Read More: Backyard Garden Tour Info

Tuesday, Feb 7, 7:30 p.m. MEMBER MEETING & LECTURE

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 . . . → Read More: Tuesday, Feb 7, 7:30 p.m. MEMBER MEETING & LECTURE

EVERGLADES DAY Saturday February 11 8am-4pm rain or shine

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 . . . → Read More: EVERGLADES DAY Saturday February 11 8am-4pm rain or shine