September 25, 2012 - 6:45 – 8:45 PM. Kissimmee Utility Authority, 1701 W Carroll St. Kissimmee, FL 34741 hosted by Kissimmee Valley Audubon Society.

Audubon EagleWatch uses citizen scientist volunteers to collect information about Bald Eagles, active nest locations and potential disturbances or threats to nesting activities.  Volunteers are needed for the upcoming eagle season (season begins October 1).  Join Matt Smith for an EagleWatch training workshop. Both current and new EagleWatch Citizen Scientists are welcome to attend. Topics  include the status of the Bald Eagle in Florida, general eagle biology, eagle nesting behavior and habits, Bald Eagle management guidelines, and nest observation techniques and strategies.

RSVP to eaglewatch@audubon.org or call 407-644-0190 for more information.

 

Volunteer Event: Wekiva River Clean up

September 29, 2012 -2PM-5PM, Wekiva Island (1014 Miami Springs Drive, Longwood, FL 32779).

Join us to celebrate National Public Lands Day by cleaning up the Wekiva River.  Volunteers will remove harmful debris via kayak and on foot.  Children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult for kayak.  This event is free; for more information and to register email: kwarner@audubon.org.  Stay late to visit with our Ambassador raptors at the new Audubon River Bana!  Funded by Toyota, TogetherGreen Volunteer Days events connect people with opportunities to make a difference for the environment within your community.  Follow us on twitter to stay up to date on activities and programs: @audubonCBOP

 

Save the Date: October 20, 2012 10AM-2PM

Owl-o-Ween – Superstitions and folklore stories link owls and Halloween. Come celebrate Halloween with our owls and learn about these amazing birds of prey. Come H-owl with us. This program is made possible by the generosity of Progress Energy.