AWE News of Interest

Our wonderful speaker series has ended for the season and AWE would like to thank all our amazing speakers, Brittany Piersma, Adam DiNuovo, Jerry Jackson, Ryan Young, Jason Lauritsen, Paul Gray and Scott Weidensaul for all the facinating information!

We look forward to seeing everyone next season!

 

We still have books available for purchase from Scott Weidensaul’s talk.

A World on the Wing

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COVD-19 Update:
Please be aware that AWE has you, our members, best interest in mind to keep you healthy and safe from the COVID-19 virus.   Any trips, talks or outings in the future we will continue to practice social distancing. Individuals who may be particularly vulnerable (and the people around them) should take extra care and wear face masks.
If you have any questions on any of our upcoming events please email audubonwe@live.com.

Audubon Western Everglades

BIRDING

Come birding with us! We offer many local and regional birding outings, all guided by local experts or chapter members.
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SHOREBIRDS

We connect people, shorebirds, and their habitat. AWE supports Florida’s only winter shorebird stewardship program, where biologists and volunteers team up to help protect shorebirds and educate the public.
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SPEAKER SERIES

We offer a variety of talks from researchers, managers, and conservation practitioners, to share their knowledge with our members and the public.
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OWL WATCH

AWE supports Owl Watch, a citizen science program committed to conserving, and monitoring Marco Island’s Burrowing Owls. With help from University of Florida researchers, we are learning about these urban birds.
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CONSERVATION:

AWE advocates for Everglades Restoration and Preservation by working with far-reaching partners to help acquire lands, restore habitats, and protect existing natural features.
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OUR MISSION:

Founded in 1961, Audubon Western Everglades is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting South West Florida’s Natural Resources and Wildlife through advocacy, education, and community science.

Conservation & Advocacy

AWE is committed to conserving what natural resources remain in SW Florida. Our staff are working with legislators, conservation organizations, and advocacy groups to preserve rural lands, wetlands, and public lands.

Rural Lands Stewardship
Public Land Acquisition
Wetland Protection
Western Everglades Restoration

Citizen Science & Outreach

We are dedicated to educing the public about imperiled bird life in SW Florida. AWE coordinates Owl Watch, a community science based program monitoring the Burrowing Owls on Marco Island. AWE also supports a winter Shorebird Stewardship Program, monitoring wintering Black Skimmers and terns. 

Owl Watch
Shorebird Stewardship

Upcoming Events

  • March 23rd, Dr. Paul Gray Virtual Zoom Talk, 5:30pm on Status of Everglades Snail Kite and Lake O Restoration  Register
  • April 10th, Gopher Tortoise Day Celebration, 10:00am-12:00pm at Mackle Park on Marco Island  Fun for the whole family!  Outside Event   FREE
  • April 13th Special talk with Ornithologist Writer Scott Weidensaul talking about his latest project  A World on the Wing  Don’t miss this event!

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Latest News:

AWE's Owl Watch Program in Audubon Magazine

We are excited to have our Owl Watch Program featured in Audubon Magazine’s latest Summer 2020 edition. Check it out!

Burrowing Owl Article

Publications of Interest

AWE Annual Report 2019

AWE Annual Report 2020

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