Celebrating
100 Years of Conservation: 1909 – 2009
The mission of St. Petersburg Audubon Society is to promote and provide environmental education and, through responsible activism, protect, restore and preserve natural ecosystems for both people and wildlife.
St. Petersburg Audubon Society receives “Chapter of the Year Award” at 2009 Audubon Assembly in St. Petersburg in honor of our 100th anniversary.
Thirty SPAS members attended part or all of the Assembly. That’s a record attendance for us. Again,
thank you for your participation. A special thank you goes out to Judi Hopkins for taking on the field trip responsibility.
She organized two trips each morning, found the leaders, signed people up and made sure everyone
arrived where they needed to be. Thanks, Judi! Congratulations to all!
2009-10 Board Members
Congratulations to our new slate of St. Petersburg Audubon directors elected by our members at the March 17 meeting!
Officers: Mauri Dietrich-President; Maureen Arnold-Vice President; Nancy Ogden-Secretary; Rick Potter-Treasurer
Directors: Harold Albers; Mary Brazier; Wanda Dean; Judi Hopkins; Saskia Janes; Dave Kandz; Mark Mueller and Alice Tenney.
SPAS 2010 Season
Don't miss out on our upcoming meetings and field trips. Go to the Trips and Events to view this year's schedule. Or click on the Brochure thumbnail to the left to view the brochure. Once opened, you print your own copy.
Please call Judi Hopkins, 727-526-3725, or e-mail
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, for information, directions, reservations, or concerns. For other trips/events, see contact person listed.
2010 Programs
Meetings are held at the Science Center, 7701 22nd Ave. N, St. Petersburg, FL 727-384-0027
Mar. 16, 2010 - Roseate Spoonbills in Florida Bay—A Pink Canary in a Coal Mine with Dr. Jerry Lorenz, National Audubon Society
Florida Bay Estuarine Research Project. Roseate Spoonbills are alerting humans that Florida Bay is in trouble. Dr. Jerry Lorenz demonstrates how wetland destruction for urban and agricultural use has endangered spoonbills the human population explosion in south Florida. Join us for an informative evening.
Apr. 24, 2010 - Annual Picnic -
Shelter 15. 1 p.m. following the Round Robin event.
2010 Field Trips and Events
March 6 - BOYD HILL MONTHLY BIRD HIKE, 1101 Country Club Way S., St.. Join Ron Smith for a guided walk at 8 am at the Nature Center.
Mar. 13 - FLORIDA SPECIALTIES BUS TRIP. One trip you don't want to miss! Join Dave Goodwin and Mauri Dietrich for a daylong bus trip to look for 8-10 target birds rarely found anywhere else, plus learn a lot of history about Florida along the way. Forever Florida will be our stop for lunch again this year, included in price of $75 per person. Call Mauri Dietrich for reservations & information.
Mar. 13 & 14 - BOYD HILL NATURE PRESERVE WILDLIFE WEEKEND. 1101 Country Club Way S., St. Petersburg. Contact Wanda Dean to volunteer at our booth.
Mar. 26 to 28 - AUDUBON ACADEMY AT THE PARAMOUNT
PLAZA on the south side of Gainesville. The venue is conveniently located just two turns off I-75. www.ParamountPlaza.com. Watch newsletter for details.
Mar. 27 - J. B. STARKEY WILDERNESS PARK Entrance
via Wilderness Pk. Blvd, New Port Richey. 8 a.m. at information kiosk, on right-hand side going into park.-
April 3 - BOYD HILL MONTHLY BIRD HIKE, 1101 Country Club Way S., St. Join Ron Smith for a guided walk at 8 am at the Nature Center.
These field trips are open to anyone interested in birding, wildlife watching, photography and exploring natural areas that remain in Florida. Advance registration is appreciated but not required, except for trips noted. For all birding field trips, unless otherwise stated, bring water, hat, sunscreen, binoculars and dress for the weather.
The mission of the St. Petersburg Audubon Society is to promote environmental education and, through responsible activism, to protect, restore and preserve natural ecosystems for both people and wildlife.
St. Petersburg Audubon Society (SPAS) was founded in 1909 as part of the crusade by Florida and National Audubon Society to save wading birds from extinction. The birds’ feathers, “aigrettes,” and wings were used to decorate women's hats.
SPAS continues to provide conservation leadership and educational opportunities through weekly field trips and monthly programs, as well as through advocacy and volunteerism. Funds raised each year provide the Audubon Adventures program to 4th grade classes in south Pinellas County. Scholarships to National Audubon Ecology Camps are awarded to local teachers, and Science Fair winners receive monetary awards.
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