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Marco Island Speaker Series
Please join us at Mackle Park on Marco Island for one of our fascinating talks listed below. Click on the registration button to register.
AWE 2nd Annual Hootenanny
Fun for the whole family!
November 2, 2019
10:00AM – 3:00PM
Mangroves and their Environmental Importance
Ryan Young
Jan 8th, 2020
10:00 – 11:00AM
Wildlife of Florida’s Ranchlands
Dr. Raoul Boughton, University of Florida
Feb 8th, 2019
10:00 – 11:00AM
Birding 101
Arthur Sissman, Long-term local Birder
March 6th, 2019
10:00 – 11:00AM
Tigertail Beach’s Amazing Bird Life
Adam Dinuovo, Audubon Florida
April 5th, 2019
10:00 – 11:00AM
Naples Evening Lecture Series
The Naples evening lectures are AWE’s flagship lecture series, hosting researchers, artists, authors, scientists, professors, and other charismatic speakers to share their knowledge and experiences with our members and other guests. Please join us at the Naples Botanical Gardens for one of the listed lectures below to enjoy coffee and light snacks before the main event.
The Lake-O Algae Connection
John Cassani, Calusa Waterkeeper
Nov 13th, 2018
7:00 – 9:00PM
Invasive Pythons in SW Florida
Ian Bartoszek, Conservancy of SW Florida
Dec 11th, 2019
7:00 – 9:00PM
Eyes Have it: Bird Eye Adaptations
Dr. Jerry Jackson, FGCU Retired Prof.
Jan 8th, 2019
7:00 – 9:00PM
Marco’s Burrowing Owls
Alli Smith, University of Florida
Feb 12th, 2019
7:00 – 9:00PM
Naples Fishing History
Todd Turrell, Local Author
Mar 12th, 2019
7:00 – 9:00PM
Red Tide in Southwest Florida
Dr. Paul Gray, Audubon Florida
April 9th, 2019
7:00 – 9:00PM
Birding Trips & Other Outings
AWE has a long history of sharing environmental knowledge with members and the public. We offer dozens of exciting trips and excursions every year, most of which have a large birding component. Even if you aren’t a n avid bird watcher, our leaders will ensure you get to see a variety of target species and enjoy the other biodiversity surrounding you! Please register below for the trip you want as space is often limited!
Sugden Regional Park
Birding
Nov 9th, 2019
8:00 – 11:00AM
Tomato Fields & Duck Ponds
Birding
Nov 10, 2018
1:30 – 6:30PM
Florida Panther NWR Swamp Buggy
Birding & Nature
Feb 13th, 2019
8:00AM – Noon
Shorebirds of Clam Pass
Birding
Feb 23rd, 2019
8:00AM – Noon
Bird Rookery Swamp
Birding
Mar 2nd, 2019
8:00AM – Noon
Collier Reservation
Birding & Nature
Mar 11th, 2019
7:30AM – 9:30AM
10,000 Islands Boat Tour
Birding & Nature
Mar 16th, 2019
8:00AM – Noon
Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
Birding & Social
Feb 16th, 2019
7:45AM – 130PM
Florida Panther NWR Swamp Buggy Tour
Birding & Nature
Apr 13th, 2019
7:45AM – 11:30AM
Eagle Lakes Outing
Birding
Apr 20th, 2019
8:00AM – Noon
Naples Lake Country Club
Birding
Apr 27th, 2019
7:15AM – 9:30PM
Sand Dollar Island Kayak and Shelling
Birding & Nature
May 18th, 2019
7:45AM – 11:00AM
Tigertail Beach Nesting Shorebirds
Birding
June 22nd, 2019
7:30AM – 11:30PM