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, March 9th
Saving Florida Ranchlands Register
Speaker Jason Lauitsen, Florida Wildlife Corridor
Jason will talk about the dwindling Florida Ranchlands and why they are so important to our eco-system.
Join us on March 9th for this fascinating talk.
Registration links for all talks now available on website! Click Here
In case you missed our fantastic Program Talk with Ryan Young, you can view the recording below.
The Magical Mangroves Recording
Next presentation March 23rd- Dr. Paul Gray, Audubon Florida
Status of Everglades Snail Kite and Lake O Restoration
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.
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.

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.

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.

Latest News:
AWE's Owl Watch Program in Audubon MagazineWe are excited to have our Owl Watch Program featured in Audubon Magazine’s latest Summer 2020 edition. Check it out!


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