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• Friday Sunset Rookery Walk

  • When
    Friday, April 04, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Rookery Park, 4006 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice, FL 34293

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  Join us for an approximately 45 minute, docent-led sunset walk around the Rookery Pond.  Gather at the Rookery Park pavilion to meet your walk leader, then head to the pond and the short, trail/path walk (approximately 1/3 mile) around the pond while learning about the natural history of the bird species on the Rookery island and in the park.

  The walk will feature nesting Great blue heron, Double-crested cormorant, Anhinga, White ibis and more as the breeding season proceeds into the spring.   Little blue heron, Glossy ibis, Green heron, Purple martins and other birds are also seen around the pond and park throughout the spring season.   

  Alligators patrol the pond surrounding the Rookery island. The walk ends in time to for you to watch the park's resident bats leave their bat houses near the pond to begin their nightly feeding.

  Dress for the weather including a light jacket on cool evenings, bug spray, and water, if needed.  Binoculars will enhance your viewing experience.  Limited binoculars are available for loan.  

  Registration is not required.  

  
  

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• Pinecraft Park Field Trip

  • When
    Saturday, April 05, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    1420 Gilbert Ave, Sarasota

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  Barred owls, woodpeckers, warblers, vireos, thrushes and more in a wooded urban oasis, one of the area’s hotter “hotspots.”The area is small, but some walking may be difficult over up and down irregular paths. About 1.5 to 2 miles walking . Meet at 8 a.m. in the parking lot. 

  Hosts: Tom and Linda Litteral, tlitteral@comcast.net

  Registration is appreciated but not required.

  
  

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• Mondays @ 10 - For Adults Only: White Ibis and Glossy Ibis

  • When
    Monday, April 07, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Trl, Venice, FL
  • Spaces left
    40

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  Join us for Mondays @ 10, a free, weekly series of presentations about various bird and nature topics from January 6 through April 14.

  Learn about the natural history of the Venice Rookery's iconic birds.  This program focuses on bird species that make the Rookery island their nesting home.  Participants will learn about reproductive strategies including breeding behaviors, nest building, incubation, chick rearing, and fledging.  

  After the presentation and discussion, the group will observe the nesting birds at the Rookery.  Wear clothing suitable for the weather including sun protection and sturdy shoes.  Bring your own binoculars or borrow from Venice Audubon for the walk around the property.  

  Presenter:  Eileen Gerle

  All are welcome - members of the public as well as Venice Audubon Members.

  Registration is strongly encouraged.  Limited walk-in seating will be available.

  
  

  
  

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• Board of Directors Meeting

  • When
    Thursday, April 10, 2025
  •  
    1:00 PM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice

  
  

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• Grand Lake at Wellen Park Field Trip

  • When
    Friday, April 11, 2025
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • Location
    19795 Wellen Park Blvd., Venice, FL 34293

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  Walk around the Grand Lake at Wellen Park to see wading birds, ducks, fly-overs and possibly least bitterns. The path is easy to walk because it is packed shell or paved.  Meet out in front of Foxtail Coffee House in downtown Wellen Park at 8:00 AM. After the walk, grab a cup of coffee and enjoy getting to know fellow birders.

  Hosts:  Pattie Haynes and Bob Clark. Contact: Bob Clark, rlwclark@gmail.com

  All participants will be required to sign a liability waiver before beginning the bird walk.

  Registration is appreciated but not required.

  
  

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• Friday Sunset Rookery Walk

  • When
    Friday, April 11, 2025
  •  
    7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Rookery Park, 4006 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice, FL 34293

  Register

  Join us for an approximately 45 minute, docent-led sunset walk around the Rookery Pond.  Gather at the Rookery Park pavilion to meet your walk leader, then head to the pond and the short, trail/path walk (approximately 1/3 mile) around the pond while learning about the natural history of the bird species on the Rookery island and in the park.

  The walk will feature nesting Great blue heron, Double-crested cormorant, Anhinga, White ibis and more as the breeding season proceeds into the spring.   Little blue heron, Glossy ibis, Green heron, Purple martins and other birds are also seen around the pond and park throughout the spring season.   

  Alligators patrol the pond surrounding the Rookery island. The walk ends in time to for you to watch the park's resident bats leave their bat houses near the pond to begin their nightly feeding.

  Dress for the weather including a light jacket on cool evenings, bug spray, and water, if needed.  Binoculars will enhance your viewing experience.  Limited binoculars are available for loan.  

  Registration is not required.  

  
  

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• Volunteer Saturday

  • When
    Saturday, April 12, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice

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  Spring Volunteer Saturdays are scheduled from 8:30-10:30 AM.  Whether you can volunteer just once or on a regular basis, please join us!  Youth volunteers under age 18 are welcome with an adult.  

  Gardening and outdoor projects will be a priority, weather permitting.  Indoor projects may include preparing the Center and/or materials for upcoming events and activities.  Projects will vary seasonally or by need.  We suggest you bring water, sunscreen, bug spray, a hat, and sturdy shoes.

  Contact Bailey Cleveland at baileycleveland@veniceaudubon.org if you need more information.

  Registration is appreciated to help us prepare our projects, but not required.

  
  

  
  

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• Mondays @ 10 - Book Club: The Birds That Audubon Missed

  • When
    Monday, April 14, 2025
  •  
    10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Center, 4002 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice

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  Join us for Mondays @ 10, a free, weekly series of presentations about various bird and nature topics from January 6 through April 14.

  Read the book if you can, but please join the in-person Book Club discussion this  month even if you haven't had time or opportunity to do so.

  The selection this month is The Birds That Audubon Missed by Kenn Kaufman.  Kaufman examines the scientific discoveries of John James Audubon and his artistic and ornithologist peers to show how what they saw (and what they missed) reflects how we preceive and understand the natural world. 

  Registration not necessary but appreciated.  

  NOTE:  This is for in-person discussion.  The Zoom discussion group will be listed as a separate, registration required event.  

  
  

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• Monthly Program: Annual Membership Meeting

  • When
    Tuesday, April 15, 2025
  •  
    6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
  • Location
    Venice United Church of Christ, Naar Hall, 620 Shamrock Rd., Venice

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  6:00 - Socializing and light refreshments

  6:30 - Meeting begins

  
  

  Registration is appreciated but not required.

  
  

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• Book Club Zoom Discussion: The Birds That Audubon Missed

  • When
    Wednesday, April 16, 2025
  •  
    6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
  • Location
    Online (Zoom link will be provided after registration)

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  Read the book and join the in-person Book Club discussion on the 2nd Monday of the month.  

  The selection this month is The Birds That Audubon Missed by Kenn Kaufman.  Kaufman examines the scientific discoveries of John James Audubon and his artistic and ornithologist peers to show how what they saw (and what they missed) reflects how we preceive and understand the natural world. 

  NOTE:  This is an online Zoom discussion.  

  Registration required to receive the Zoom link.

  
  

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• Friday Sunset Rookery Walk

  • When
    Friday, April 18, 2025
  •  
    7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Rookery Park, 4006 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice, FL 34293

  Register

  Join us for an approximately 45 minute, docent-led sunset walk around the Rookery Pond.  Gather at the Rookery Park pavilion to meet your walk leader, then head to the pond and the short, trail/path walk (approximately 1/3 mile) around the pond while learning about the natural history of the bird species on the Rookery island and in the park.

  The walk will feature nesting Great blue heron, Double-crested cormorant, Anhinga, White ibis and more as the breeding season proceeds into the spring.   Little blue heron, Glossy ibis, Green heron, Purple martins and other birds are also seen around the pond and park throughout the spring season.   

  Alligators patrol the pond surrounding the Rookery island. The walk ends in time to for you to watch the park's resident bats leave their bat houses near the pond to begin their nightly feeding.

  Dress for the weather including a light jacket on cool evenings, bug spray, and water, if needed.  Binoculars will enhance your viewing experience.  Limited binoculars are available for loan.  

  Registration is not required.  

  
  

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• Fort De Soto Park Field Trip

  • When
    Monday, April 21, 2025
  •  
    8:30 AM
  • Location
    3500 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde, Florida 33715

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  Fort De Soto is a hotspot for migrating birds coming back from Central and South America in late spring. Scarlet Tanagers, Orchard Oriels, humming birds, warblers, and many other migrating birds can be seen when condition are favorable.  Also shore birds can be seen along the Ft De Soto beaches. 

  Meet at the Egmont Key Ferry parking area at 8:30 AM. There is a $6 parking  fee, per car, at Ft. De Soto.  Payment can be made at pay-stations or by pay-by-text or other options. Bring a bag lunch with you. Estimated return time to Venice is 4 PM.

  If you would like to carpool either as a driver or passenger please contact Bill Fairbank, wgfairbank@gmail.com. 

  Registration for this field trip is required since this is an out of town trip. 

  Host:  Jack Foard, captainjackfoard@yahoo.com

  Participants will be required to sign a waiver before beginning the field trip.

  
  

  
  

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• Friday Sunset Rookery Walk

  • When
    Friday, April 25, 2025
  •  
    7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
  • Location
    Venice Audubon Rookery Park, 4006 S. Tamiami Tr., Venice, FL 34293

  Register

  Join us for an approximately 45 minute, docent-led sunset walk around the Rookery Pond.  Gather at the Rookery Park pavilion to meet your walk leader, then head to the pond and the short, trail/path walk (approximately 1/3 mile) around the pond while learning about the natural history of the bird species on the Rookery island and in the park.

  The walk will feature nesting Great blue heron, Double-crested cormorant, Anhinga, White ibis and more as the breeding season proceeds into the spring.   Little blue heron, Glossy ibis, Green heron, Purple martins and other birds are also seen around the pond and park throughout the spring season.   

  Alligators patrol the pond surrounding the Rookery island. The walk ends in time to for you to watch the park's resident bats leave their bat houses near the pond to begin their nightly feeding.

  Dress for the weather including a light jacket on cool evenings, bug spray, and water, if needed.  Binoculars will enhance your viewing experience.  Limited binoculars are available for loan.  

  Registration is not required.  

  
  

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