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Fall 49 Clearwater Audubon Society The local chapter of the National Audubon Society conducts field trips to Florida’s natural areas, supports local environmental education efforts and sponsors environmental educators to Audubon training centers. Everyone is welcome. • Mon., Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4 • 6:30-9 p.m. • clearwateraudubonsociety.org • A suggested donation of $1/person per meeting is appreciated Bird Walks Take a guided hike on Moccasin Lake’s newly renovated nature trail while seeking birds by sight and sound. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. • Sat., Oct. 7, Nov. 4, Dec. 2 • Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center • Meet in parking lot by 8 a.m. • Free Dr. Lynn’s Birding Basics Series Join us for a birding beginner’s program series, designed for families with children ages 8 and older (must be accompanied by an adult). Come to one or all; programs are free. Birding 101 Get started in bird identification with this introduction to the fastest growing hobby worldwide. • Sat., Sept. 23, 10:30 a.m. Florida’s Big Birds Start your birding hobby by spotting some of the more common birds that roam Florida. • Sat., Oct. 28, 10:30 a.m. Shorebirds of Florida’s West Coast Almost everyone likes the beach, and the birds are included. Learn the common and not-so-common birds you find along our gorgeous shoreline. • Sat., Nov. 18, 10:30 a.m. The Florida Herb Society Bring herb cuttings, seeds and plants to swap along with your favorite herbal delight to add to the tasting and herbal swap tables. • Tue., Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21, Dec. 19 • 6:30-9 p.m. • Registration and herbal swap starts at 6:30 p.m. • Meeting starts at 6:45 p.m. • Sept 19: Willow LaMonte of Willow Herbal Delight Gardens presents “Gardening with Disabilities and Herbal Help.” • Oct. 17: Group hand-on workshop - Making Herbal Vinegars. Members will go home with products. • floridaherbsociety.com • info@floridaherbsociety.com • $1 suggested donation per session Suncoast Herpetological Society, Inc. Guest speakers share their expertise on certain reptile breeds on a monthly basis; some bring live animals. Learn fascinating facts on husbandry and diet, to threats of extinction and how to protect these animals. • Sat., Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Dec. 9 (holiday party with Clearwater Chapter of Turtle & Tortoise Club of Florida) • 6-8 p.m. • $1 suggested donation per person • kingsnake.com/suncoastherpsociety • Call 942-6700 or suncoastherpsociety@gmail.com with questions Clearwater Chapter of Turtle & Tortoise Club of Florida The Turtle and Tortoise Club of Florida, Clearwater chapter, assists in conservation of all turtles and tortoises. Each month, a speaker discusses topics that emphasize education, conservation and proper captive husbandry. The group also conducts at least one field trip, sometimes two, as a club. • Sat., Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 • 6:30-9:30 p.m. • $1 suggested donation per session • Call Mark Kirshner at (352) 340-6619 Moccasin Lake Nature Park Moccasin Lake Nature Park


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