AWE News of Interest

Speaker Series for our 2020-2021 Season.
All Talks will be virtual this season due to COVID.
Most will be on Tuesdays at 5:30pm.

 

Next Talk, Tuesday, February 9th

The Magical Mangroves Register

Speaker Biologist, Ryan Young Owner of Rising Tide Explorers
Ryan will discuss the importance of the mangroves for all the aquatic creatures and plants in it’s vicinity. The magical mangroves are so instrumental in so many ways, helping water quality, nurseries for fish, protecting land from storm surges and so much more.  Tune in on Feb. 9th!

 

Registration links for all talks now available on website! Click Here 

 

In case you missed our fantastic Program Talk with Dr. Jerry Jackson, you can view the recording below.

January 12th Talk- Common Gallinules; Nesting and Aunting Behavior    Recording

Next presentation March 9th- Jason Lauritsen, Florida Wildlife Corridor Executive Director, 

Saving the Ranchlands 

COVD-19 Update:
Please be aware that AWE has you, our members, best interest in mind to keep you healthy and safe from the Coronavirus.   Any trips, talks or outings we are planning 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.
If you have any questions on our upcoming Field Trips 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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  Slideshow Photos © Jean Hall

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

  • Information will be posted shortly for our Programs and Field Trips in the upcoming 2019-2020 Season.
  • 2nd Annual Hootenanny, November 2nd at Mackle Park, Marco Island, 10am-3pm.  A celebration of our Burrowing Owls
  • First Program at Naples Botanical Garden is November 19th.
See all upcoming events

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

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