AWE News of Interest

Support Audubon on October 29th & 30th!!

Kendra Scott

5485 Tamiami Trail N D-5, Naples, FL 34108

www.kendrascott.com

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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.

Mark your calendar, our first talk will be November 16th, Brown Pelicans with AF Biologist Rochelle Streker

We still have books available for purchase from

Scott Weidensaul

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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