Learn Shorebird Identification and Natural History
Audubon of Florida Shorebird Volunteer Training Weekend:
Intended Audience: Volunteers and others that would like to learn shorebird identification and natural history with the intention of leading shorebird walks, giving shorebird talks and/or conducting shorebird surveys in the Florida Panhandle.
Date and Location: Sept. 23 to 25, 2011 at the St. Joe State Buffer Preserve (Itinerary attached)
Cost: There is no charge for the training. Regular entrance fees to parks and refuges might apply.
Description of Training: This will be a field course on shorebird identification and natural history. All training will take place in the field with the exception of a 1-hour PowerPoint to be presented on Friday evening.
Signing Up: You MUST RSVP with Alan Knothe at aknothe@audubon.org or 850-200-6279 in order to attend. Limited to 20 participants. A limited number of beds are reserved at the St. Joe Buffer Preserve free of charge. Rooms are dormitory style with members of the same sex sharing rooms. Bedding, towels, etc are NOT provided. There is a full kitchen available. In order to get a room you must RSVP with Alan by Sept. 14th. Pleas fill out the attached reservation form and return it to Alan Knothe.
Thanks, Alan
Bonus: The same weekend as the Retreat Training, St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge is having their grand opening of their new education center. Since we will be visiting St. Marks on Sunday, we should be able to see some of the festivities. I am attaching the flyer for the grand opening.
NW Florida Coastal Bird Conservation Coordinator
Audubon of Florida
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