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Space Coast Audubon Meetup

Melbourne, FL, US

1,848 members · Public group

Organized by Bert Alm and 5 others

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What we’re about

Get outside and see what's there! Come inside and listen to one of our monthly speakers! Meet other local birdwatchers and wildlife enthusiasts on Florida's Space Coast (Brevard County area). This meetup is for all those who appreciate Florida's amazing biodiversity and are interested in its conservation. Our group 's primary season is October to May during which we host monthly meetings with informative speakers. During our season we also offer multiple field trips each month that offer bird watching, wildlife viewing, plant and butterfly spotting, and opportunities for photography--all age groups and skill levels welcome. . We'd like to encourage impromptu meetups for special sightings or bird counts. For more information visit our website at www.spacecoastaudubon.org. Our Chapter is part of the national Audubon organization and a portion of the funding for our programs comes from individual memberships to Audubon.

Upcoming events (4+)

Thu, Dec 5, 2024, 5:00 PM ESTOwl Prowl at Sams House, North Merritt Island
Sams House at Pine Island, Merritt Island, FL
Sams House Naturalists Rob Lane and Shannon Steele will lead.

Please arrive a little early if possible prior to 5 PM start time.

We will begin with a brief introduction of owls of Central Florida then begin a crepuscular walk around the property.

All participants will either bring red-light flashlights or wrap red cellophane around normal flashlights. This will be done to create minimal stress to wildlife.

NO HEADLAMPS OR FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY PLEASE

Please dress for the weather and have appropriate outdoor footwear. Insect spray is encouraged.
21 attendees+16
Sun, Dec 8, 2024, 9:00 AM ESTCruickshank Sanctuary- Naturalist Hike
Cruickshank Sanctuary, Rockledge, FL
Master Naturalist Mark Prynoski will be leading a guided naturalist hike at Cruickshank Sanctuary. This hike will focus on the plants and animals of the sanctuary.

This hike is part of the Environmently Endangered Lands (EEL) Monthly Programs schedule for December 2024.

Please wear closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, hats, and bring water.

Please be aware there are no restroom facilities and there is limited parking.
10 attendees+5
Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 7:30 AM ESTVeterans Memorial Park
Veterans Memorial Center, Merritt Island, FL
Veterans Memorial Park
400 S Sykes Creek Pkwy
Merritt Island 32952

28.35105° N, 80.68328° W

Meet near the first parking area to the left as you enter the park/ near the tanks/aircraft and Memorial Museum. There should be plenty of parking there.

Restrooms have a 50/50 chance of being open so HeadsUp.

We will check out this small park for waders, warblers, and waterfowl. There is a short paved trail and boardwalk that is mobility limited friendly and fairly easy walking. We may check some grassy/ vegetated areas for songbirds, this could be wet/ muddy and contain fire ant nests so closed toe shoes are recommended.

If we don’t find much, and there is time left we may check another area.

Located on the water’s edge at Sykes Creek and operated in partnership with the Veterans Memorial Center, Inc., this 2.63-acre community river park houses a Veterans Memorial Museum and a spacious meeting room available for rental. A 335 ft lighted boardwalk and benches along the waterfront invite scenic viewing and fishing.
1 attendee
Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 6:30 PM ESTChips, Chirps, Cheer and CHOCOLATE - Holiday Social and Giving Back
Rockledge Presbyterian Church, Rockledge, FL
Chips, Chirps and Cheer returns, with a new element. Chocolate!!! For our holiday meeting we will enjoy chips-n-dips, birder chat (chirps) and some holiday cheer. This season we will be adding an entire table dedicated to chocolate - pies, brownies, wrapped chocolates, cakes, or any treat that includes chocolate. To make the spirit of the season even brighter for our local wildlife we invite everyone to participate in our annual supply drive for the Florida Wildlife Hospital (FWH).

Doors will open at 6:30pm. We are kindly requesting everyone bring a dip to share or a chocolate treat. After a bit of social time, the Board will share a few chapter updates and a brief overview of some birding resources.

The holiday social will include raffles, stocking stuffers (a portion of the sales will go to Florida Wildlife Hospital), and birding stories. Florida Wildlife Hospital will share updates about their patient care.

Ho, ho, happy Nature Holiday Cheer!!

Logistics:
Doors Open: 6:30pm
Please Bring: A dip or chocolate delight to share. The chapter will provide dipping items (chips, pretzels) and refreshments.
Kindly Requested: A supply item or gift card from FWH wish list (see photo of list) or visit:
Amazon Wish List
https://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/3U1B1DHS9Y75R

Dip Ideas:
Cold: dill, vegetable, French Onion, salsa, ranch, spinach & artichoke, 7-layer spread,
Hot: queso, Mexican chorizo with cheese, bean and cheese, chicken enchilada dip, nacho cheese, crab
Sweet: Melted White/dark chocolate with pretzels, caramel with apples
Dipping Items Requested: Fruit and vegetables

Chocolate Treat Suggestions:

Chocolate chip cookies

Chocolate brownies

Chocolate cream pie

Chocolate fudge

Chocolate covered pretzels

Chocolate tarts

Wrapped holiday chocolate candy bars

Chocolate dipped strawberries

Chocolate Croissants
26 attendees+21

Past events (567)

Fri, Nov 15, 2024, 6:30 PM ESTMonthly Meeting - The Local Face of Advocacy
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8 attendees+3

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