Wingspan

St. Petersburg Audubon Society’s Monthly Newsletter

July 2023

Annual Members’ Meeting

Each year, chapter members get together for a special meeting to learn about the future of St. Pete Audubon, our upcoming programs and field trips, as well as voting on the new Board of Directors. Members will receive an email to RSVP for this exciting event, which we will be planning as a potluck! It’s never too late to become a member and join us in September at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.

Become a member today!

Welcome to our Board Nominees

This year’s Nominating Committee has introduced many new minds to the board this year. We hope that you are as excited as we are to meet our nominees at our Members’ Meeting in September.

Meet our current directors and nominees!

Announcements

Our annual Members’ Meeting will be held in September at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. Space is limited, so watch your emails to RSVP.

Navigating Nature is back! Education Chair, Laura DiMartino, has lessons planned for our program at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve starting in September. More information coming soon.

Upcoming Events

August 19th: 8:00am, Shoreline Clean-up at Maximo Park

September 16th: 8:00am, Shoreline Clean-up at Maximo Park

September 19th: 6:30pm, Annual Members’ Meeting

Click here for a complete calendar of events.

Local Environmental News

What’s that white stuff washing up on Pinellas County Beaches?

Pinellas sheriff’s deputy jumped in the water, held manatee for 2 hours to prevent drowning

Annual Florida scrub-jay watch rallies volunteers in Central Florida

Southwest Florida wildlands to become part of the National Wildlife Refuge System

News from Audubon

Two Florida Photographers Honored in 2023 Audubon Photography Awards

Making Rooftop Program and Banding History

American Bittern: Secretive Marsh Birds Make Their Winter Homes at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

Legislation to Bolster Hemispheric Bird Conservation Reintroduced in the U.S. House