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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+)
See all- Monthly Meeting - The Local Face of AdvocacyRockledge Presbyterian Church, Rockledge, FL
The lovely green spaces and beaches in Florida continue to attract an increasing number of visitors and new residents. Significant growth can bring additional challenges when conservation and development intersect.
Heather Elko (Audubon Board Member, conservation committee) and Bill Fisk (Space Coast Audubon Chapter President) have been actively involved in local advocacy issues. They will share insights about local issues including Lori Wilson park and State Park property use proposed changes. The group will learn about the impact of citizens being present in public hearings concerning local conservation priorities.
Space Coast Audubon visits many of the local natural spaces on our field trips. Bill and Heather will share highlight some of the hotspots being featured in the Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival.
Details can be found at: SCBWFDoor Open: 6:30 (Birder chat / social time)
Chapter Business: 6:45pm
Presentation will follow immediately after Chapter business concludes. - Chips, Chirps, Cheer and CHOCOLATE - Holiday Social and Giving BackRockledge 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/3U1B1DHS9Y75RDip 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 vegetablesChocolate 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
