The Limpkin Times

Apalachee Audubon Society Mission Statement:
Protection of the environment through education,
appreciation and conservation.


April 2018

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The end of the year, in terms of Apalachee Audubon, is rapidly approaching. Our annual banquet on May 17 will mark the end of one season for us and the beginning of another. We will celebrate the many successes we've had this year, including new educational initiatives, a symposium on conserving the Apalachicola River watershed, a number of field trips, memorable programs, and even a brand new website.

At the banquet, you can help us vote in the new leadership for the chapter and learn about some of the exciting initiatives we have planned for the coming year. We hope you will join us on that journey.

-Peter Kleinhenz

In This Issue:



Upcoming Field Trips


Join Us At Our Annual Banquet on Thursday, May 17

Retired Florida State Parks biologist, Dana Bryan , will be our keynote speaker for the evening. He will tell us about Florida's favorite bird, and a species that he knows better than almost anyone, the Limpkin.

Help us to vote in the new board, which will consist of some returners as well as some new (and young) people.

The banquet will be held at Lafayette Presbyterian Church from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM on Thursday, May 17. Catering service will be provided by TasteBudz Catering and will include:

· Arroz con Pollo: Traditional Mexican chicken and yellow rice, with peppers, tomatoes,
capers and olives
· Caribbean Stew: A delicious stew with black beans, sweet potato, rice, tomatoes,
coconut mik and kale
· House Salad: Mixed Greens with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Carrots (Your choice of two
dressings).
· Bread and Butter
· Orange Cake

Tickets are $10 and will be on sale now through May 10 at Native Nurseries and at Wild Birds Unlimited. If you want to purchase your ticket at the door, please make reservations before May 10 by calling Donna Legare at (850) 386-1148.

We hope to see you there!
From Conan to the King Building

Our April program featured television host and author David Mizejewski who spoke about gardening for wildlife. In case you missed it, read more to find out what he had to say.
Upcoming Field Trips
Friday, May 4
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Western Lake Jackson Landings

Meet at 8 a.m. at Okeeheepkee Prairie Park located off N. Monroe St. just past I-10. We will be visiting several boat landings along Lake Jackson. Minimal walking involved and finished by noon.
Saturday, May 26
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Joe Budd WMA

Meet at 8 a.m. at the Pilot Gas Station at the intersection of I-10 and US90 West. Some walking required and prepare for bugs.

Contact Helen Jelks King at  [email protected]  if you plan to attend any of these field trips.
Visit the  Field Trips web page  for information about upcoming trips through November.
Platt Visits the Platte

Apalachee Audubon member, Elizabeth Platt, visited her home turf of Nebraska to view one of nature's greatest migrations. Check out her article on our blog to learn more about one of the most famous birding experiences in the United States.
Help Shape The Future of Tallahassee and Leon County

Our community needs your participation in shaping its future development. The goal is to align land use and development with community priorities by updating the Land Use Element of the Tallahassee-Leon County Comprehensive Plan. Participate by attending one of the scheduled public meetings to offer your insights on our community's future.

The next meeting is Monday, April 30 at the Golf Club at Summer Brooke, 7505 Preservation Road from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM.

The first meeting in May will be held on Monday, May 7 at the Fort Braden Community Center, 16387 Blountstown Highway from 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM.

For a schedule of public meetings and more information, visit  Talgov.com.
Have you been birding lately? Feel free to send us your reports from the field and/or photos so that we can share them with others!
Apalachee Audubon Society A North Florida Chapter of the National Audubon Society