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Audubon Assembly
October 24 – 25, 2008
2008 Audubon Assembly in beautiful Crystal River, FL October 24-25
Two hundred people are expected at this year’s Assembly, so REGISTER EARLY.
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Photo Courtesy of Plantation Golf
Resort & Spa
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Please join us for the 2008 Audubon Assembly at the stately Plantation Golf Resort & Spa on the banks of the Crystal River on Florida’s Nature Coast. The Audubon Assembly brings together Audubon leaders and members from all over Florida to socialize, enjoy nature, and set Florida's conservation agenda. The theme of this year’s Assembly is “Saving Birds in a Changing Environment,” and will feature thought-provoking workshops exploring the impact human activities are having on Florida’s birds and their habitats.
The
Assembly starts with a welcome luncheon on Friday, October
24, and concludes with a farewell luncheon and send-off on
Saturday. For those who come early, Citrus County Audubon
has arranged a natural history cruise on the pristine Crystal
River, and Hernando
Audubon is sponsoring a program by photographer Thomas
Dunkerton, famous for his digiscoped images of the area’s
birds.
There are 11 Great Florida Birding Trail areas within a 10-mile radius of the Inn. There are also thousands of acres of public land nearby along the Gulf Coast teeming with wildlife, including the Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge, and the Withlacoochee State Forest.
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Register for the Assembly
online.
Book hotel separately.
Conference
costs are underwritten by Audubon of Florida to keep your
cost to a minimum. That is why the all-inclusive assembly
package of programs, workshops, receptions, meals, and field
trips is only $115/person through September 30. After 9/30/08,
registration is $125/person. The Friday reception/awards banquet
is open to the public at $40/per person, with reservations
due by October 17 (this event is already included in
the full registration package).
To register online, click HERE. If you prefer to pay by check, contact Lisa Reichert to request a registration form: call 305-371-6399 ext. 120 or send her an email.
And think about carpooling to Crystal River.
A few good reasons you should come to the 2008 Assembly in beautiful Crystal River
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- You’ll help shape Audubon of Florida’s 2009 Regional and State Conservation Priorities.
- You’ll receive a top-notch primer on climate change.
- The birding promises to be exceptional.
- You’ll experience the excellent company of folks from 44 Florida Audubon chapters.
- The price is mighty reasonable.
- It could be your best shot at seeing a red-cockaded woodpecker.
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 The
Audubon Assembly is made possible by a generous grant from
the The Walt Disney Company, including Disney's Animal Kingdom.
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