STA-1E Birding (Reservations Required)
Saturday, March 3, 7:30am-Noon
Audubon Society of the Everglades invites TAS to join its tour of Stormwater Treatment Area-1E in Wellington, Palm Beach County. For those planning to carpool, this trip is limited to 20 participants and reservations are required. No fee, but donations to ASE are welcomed. Walkie-talkies are recommended. Lunch after the tour is on your own. To register for this tour as a TAS participant,
click here
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Bird Photography Field & Classroom Workshop
Saturday, March 10 @ Wakodahatchee Wetlands
Sunday, March 11 @ TAS’s Steinberg Nature Center
(scroll down for Bird Photography lecture)
Join wildlife photographer, author and TAS board member Kirsten Hines for a Bird Photography adventure focused on enhancing the design elements and visual impact of the images you capture. The weekend's field component takes place at Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray Beach on Saturday, March 10. Participants then reconvene for classroom interaction on Sunday, March 11 at TAS's Steinberg Nature Center campus in South Miami. The curriculum is designed for intermediate photographers with a minimum 70mm lens (or beginners who know how to operate their camera beyond automatic settings). Suggested Donation to Tropical Audubon Society: $30. Class size is limited, pre-registration is required to assure participation. Attendance both days is expected.
Click to Register
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Southern Palm Beach Birding
Saturday, March 17, 7:30am-3pm
Nancy Freedman will lead this carpool trip. Meet at 7:30am at Green Cay Wetlands and Nature Center (12800 Hagen Ranch Road, 2.2 miles north of Atlantic Avenue in Boynton Beach). No fee. Bring lunch. No pre-registration required.
Everglades National Park Birding
Saturday, March 24, 7:30am-5pm
John Boyd will lead this all-day carpool trip. Meet in the parking lot of the Coe Visitor Center at Everglades National Park at 7:30am. There is an entrance fee to the park. Bring lunch. No pre-registration required.
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Hold the Line!
BAD BILL seeks an end-run
around
Urban Development Boundaries
Call your Representatives NOW to vote NO on HB 883
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Florida's Urban Development Boundaries (like Miami-Dade County's UDB) protect our wetlands and wildlands from sprawl, and promote better living within municipal boundaries. Now the developers seeking to build outside the UDB have found a new way around this restriction --state legislation that will call for a popular vote (referendum) on existing boundaries every 10 years.
Miami-Dade’s UDB is the thin, imaginary line that protects the Everglades and agricultural lands from development, and encourages smart, transit-oriented growth within the county. Don’t allow developers to do an end-run around this important local zoning tool.
Call your Representatives NOW and urge them to
VOTE NO on HB 883
. Tell them you object to language that undermines local planning and zoning authorities’ ability to establish and maintain their UDBs.
Contact Your Representative
here.
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Make Everglades Restoration a Federal Funding Priority
Register today for the Everglades Summit in DC April 24-25
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Join fellow Everglades activists next month as the #NowOrNeverglades movement migrates to Washington D.C. April 24-25. Let's rally together and fight for the EAA reservoir, lobby for WRDA and raise our concerns about the cost of inaction. The Everglades is on life support -- it’s our job to save it.
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Year of the Bird
March Action: Plant Bird-friendly Natives!
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Birds often must rely on plants in our yards, on our balconies and patios for habitat and food, so the best plants to provide sustenance are those native to your area. To learn about the best plants for your area,
search Audubon’s native plants database
by your zip code. You can even search based on the birds you want to attract and the type of plants you want in your garden.
By growing the best bird-friendly plants for South Florida, you will attract and protect the birds you love while making your space beautiful, easy to care for and better for the environment --March is the perfect time to hatch a plan before rainy season. Learn more and find your plants
here.
Get native plants and learn how you can bring plants for birds to your yard at
#BeecauseFlea
at TAS on Saturday, March 17, 10am-4pm.
(Scroll down for more information).
What is Year of the Bird? Audubon, National Geographic, Cornell, BirdLife International and, most importantly, bird lovers everywhere are teaming up for a year of action for birds! Twenty-eighteen marks the Migratory Bird Treaty Act Centennial. To honor our country's most important bird-protection law it's important to remain vigilant about protecting birds in our own backyard. Year of the Bird is about celebrating the wonder of our feathered friends, examining how our changing environment is driving dramatic losses among bird species and learning what we can all do to reverse this trend.
Sign the pledge
to build a better world for birds and each month, Audubon will send you one simple action you can take to make a difference for birds and for the planet.
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Become an Audubon Ambassador @TAS!
March 3 & 31, 10am-Noon
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Ready to be inspired by South Florida's leading Environmentalists? The Audubon Ambassador Program is designed to make you a more engaged, educated and effective communicator.
Learn from leaders in their fields and become a strong advocate for the water we drink, the air we breathe and the habitat that nurtures, shelters and sustains our region’s birds and other wildlife. You’ll come away knowing more about South Florida’s ecosystems, environmental challenges, and sea level rise and hurricane resilience issues.
Earn your wings! The Audubon Ambassador Program is FREE to anyone 18 years and older who is curious to learn more about the environment.
Florida Habitats 101 & the History of Audubon, Tropical Audubon & the Audubon Network
Presenters:
Yvette Cano, Everglades National Park Education Specialist
Erin Clancy, Tropical Audubon Society Conservation Director
March 31 Program
Everglades Natural Flow & Pine Rocklands + Field Trip!
Presenter:
Celeste De Palma, Everglades Policy Director, Audubon, FL
Roger Hammer, Author, Photographer, Naturalist & Honorary Director, Tropical Audubon Society
Save these upcoming Program Dates:
April 7, Climate Change
presenters:
Yoca Arditi-Rocha, The CLEO Institute and Greg Hamra, Citizens Climate Lobby
April 4, Biscayne Bay
presenters:
Dr. Ligia Collado-Vides and a surprise guest + Field Trip!
The Audubon Ambassador Program was hatched by Tropical Audubon Society, and underwritten by Audubon Florida, Everglades Foundation and National Audubon Society.
Ride:
Bike to TAS or take the Metro
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rail. TAS i
s
a 10-minute walk east from the South Miami Metro Station!
Park:
Limited on
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site parking via our 55th Avenue auto gate. Nearby metered, valet and garage options.
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Doc Thomas House Docent-guided Tours @ TAS
Y'all Come!
Saturday, March 3, 1 & 3pm
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Photo: Arden Hayes "Doc" Thomas and his mother, Margaret, perched on the house's then-unscreened front porch.
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Visit the historic Doc Thomas House for a captivating, 45-minute guided tour led by a TAS docent. Learn about the Birds' benefactor Arden Hayes Thomas, the renowned architect he commissioned and the home's distinctive architectural features. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, named a Florida Heritage Site and designated a Dade County landmark, the charming 1932 cottage has much to say for itself! Gain insights into local and national Audubon history, too. Tours include a stroll through our Steinberg Nature Center grounds weather-permitting.
Admission FREE: Donations Welcomed
CLICK HERE
to invite Friends on Facebook & spread the word
REMEMBER: follow us on
Twitter
, to tag us on Historic Facts and on
Instagram
, to share your photos in a post or story!
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Every year the Audubon Photography Awards showcase the best in Bird Photography (check out last year’s winning photos
here
. Winning photos are published in Audubon magazine and Nature’s Best Photography magazine, and displayed within the 2017 Nature’s Best Photography Exhibition at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in D.C.
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Judy Harvest “Cross Pollination” Honeybees & Murano Glass
Opens March 2
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285 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134
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Leica Lounge
Bird Photography with Wildlife Author/Photographer Kirsten Hines
@ Leica Store Miami
Thursday, March 8, 7-9pm
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In advance of her Bird Photography Field & Classroom workshop taking place Saturday, March 10 and Sunday, March 11 (
scroll back to the top for details
), wildlife photographer, author and TAS board member Kirsten Hines will talk about her adventures in bird photography, share her preferred field techniques and touch on how she minimally "develops" her digital photos for maximum visual impact. Kirsten will sign books following her presentation.
372 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134
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SoMi Art Walk Opening Night Reception
"Habitats & Inhabitants" Exhibit @ TAS
Works by Southwood Middle Art Students
Friday, March 9, 6-8pm
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Serving as SoMi ArtWalk's eastern outpost, our historic Doc Thomas House period parlor is transformed into a vibrant art gallery as Southwood Middle School Students present their exhibit titled "Habitats and Inhabitants." The mixed medium show conveys each artist's unique perspective on South Florida's flora and fauna.
The exhibit's opening night reception will also feature complimentary light fare and our Donation Bird Bar.
“Habitats & Inhabitants” will hang through March in our “Florida Heritage Site” 1932 cottage headquarters. Hours vary so please contact Events Director Amy Creekmur at
[email protected]
to make an appointment.
Bonus: Park for free on our Steinberg Nature Center grounds via the 55th Avenue entry gate and use TAS as your ArtWalk home base for a gallery-hopping stroll into town.
Thirty percent of the proceeds from the sale of all art benefit Tropical Audubon Society.
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2-Day Bird Photography Field & Classroom Workshop
w/ Kirsten Hines
Saturday, March 10 @ Wakodahatchee Wetlands
Sunday, March 11 @ TAS’s Steinberg Nature Center
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Join wildlife photographer, author and TAS board member Kirsten Hines for a Bird Photography adventure focused on enhancing the design elements and visual impact of the images you capture. The weekend's field component takes place at Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray Beach on Saturday, March 10. Participants then reconvene for classroom interaction on Sunday, March 11 at TAS's Steinberg Nature Center campus in South Miami. The curriculum is designed for intermediate photographers with a minimum 70mm lens (or beginners who know how to operate their camera beyond automatic settings). Suggested Donation to Tropical Audubon Society: $30. Class size is limited, pre-registration is required to assure participation. Attendance both days is expected.
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Eco Restoration Day @ TAS's Porter Russell Pine Rockland
Saturday, March 10, 8:30-11:30am
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Help TAS steward our Porter Russell Pine Rockland, an 8-acre property in South Miami-Dade County, and one of the few remaining tracts of globally imperiled Pine Rockland habitat remaining outside of Everglades National Park.
Please bring sunscreen, your refillable water bottle, and wear closed-toe shoes. We will provide water.
Eco-restoration days take place on the second Saturday of every month. Groups welcome!
Click Here to RSVP
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Florida Trail Association Meeting @ TAS
Tuesday, March 13, 7-9pm
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FTA's March meeting will feature a talk titled "Highway through Hell: The Making of Loop Road & Tamiami Trail," by Cesar Becerra, South Florida historian and "Everglades Evangelist" (Miami Herald 1997). Becerra will weave together hearsay and history, while sharing some newly rediscovered images from his and other collections.
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Rise Up Florida Environmental Committee Meeting @ TAS
Thursday, March 15, 6:30pm
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Rise Up Florida! is a grassroots group of engaged citizens whose goals are to mobilize people, activate them to protect our community from unfair and unjust policies, and work toward electing representatives who reflect our core values of equal rights and opportunity for all.
Pot-luck — bring something delicious! Please be mindful and refrain from using disposable items to make, carry or serve your dish. No plastic bags, single-use plastic or styrofoam, please.
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Bee-cause Flea @ TAS
Saturday, March 17, 10am-4pm
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Join local farmers, artisans and makers for TAS's 2nd Annual BEE-cause Flea, in support of the Pollinators who feed our Planet -- Birds, Bees, Butterflies, Bats & Beetles, presented by Whole Foods Market and co-sponsored by Hatch Miami and Slow Food Miami.
Browse among a hellacious hive of local beekeepers, thoughtful farmers, bakers, artisans and makers. Plus, attend "freebee" workshops graciously led by experts in their fields.
Additionally, explore the trails that thread our restored Pine Rockland and Tropical Hardwood Hammock habitats. Take a guided tour of our historic 1932 Doc Thomas House. Picnic in our oak-shaded grove.
Put Down Roots, Miami! Native Plants for Birds (Bees, Bats, Butterflies, Bats & Beetles) will be available for sale.
Net proceeds support onsite Steinberg Nature Center Pollinator habitat initiatives.
Ride: Bike to TAS or take the Metrorail. We are a 10-minute walk east from the South Miami Metro-rail Station!
Park: Limited onsite parking via our 55th Avenue auto gate. Nearby metered, valet and garage options.
onsite free parking via SW 55th Avenue entry gate
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Eco-Restoration Day @ TAS's Steinberg Nature Center
Saturday, March 17, 8:30-11:30am
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Photo Credit Tom E. Smith
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Help TAS steward our Porter Russell Pine Rockland, an 8-acre property in South Miami-Dade County, and one of the few remaining tracts of globally imperiled Pine Rockland habitat remaining outside of Everglades National Park.
Please bring sunscreen, your refillable water bottle, and wear closed-toe shoes. We will provide water.
Eco-restoration days take place on the second Saturday of every month. Groups welcome!
Click Here to Send Us an Email!
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Go Solar!
Join a Solar Co-op Information Session Near You
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Live in Miami-Dade and want to go solar? Residents have come together to form a neighborhood-centric Miami-Dade Solar Co-op, with the help of Solar United Neighbors of Florida, to make it easier to save money on the purchase of solar panels, while building a community of local solar supporters. Attend an information session in your neighborhood to learn more about how the Southern Miami-Dade Solar Co-op is streamlining the process of going solar and earning a discount through bulk purchase power.
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Miami Pine Rocklands Coalition Meeting @ TAS
Thursday, March 22, 7-9pm
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Get the latest developments surrounding Walmart/Coral Reef Commons Development plans to bulldoze and pave over imperiled habitat at the former University of Miami South Campus.
Learn about plans to Save the Pine Rocklands, and how you can participate by helping ramp-up "Save it, Don't Pave it" efforts all the way to Washington D.C.
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Conservation Concert
Classic Rock by Been There-Done That
Saturday, March 31, 7pm
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The band Been There-Done That has been "Moving Boldly into the '70s" since its formation in 1995. The present-day iteration of the group features vocalist Denise Margolesky and, alphabetically, Phil Allen on guitar; Jose Arencibia, drums; Steve Cassel, percussion; Jerry Cohn, guitar; and Chris Kurtz, keyboards.
Been There-Done that traces its roots to the 1960s when its spiritual leader, Dr. Ron Chassner teamed with Jerry Cohn to form "Leaves of Grass." Although Been There-Done That has headlined countless South Florida events, including the Seafood Festival and the Homestead Speedway July 4th Festival, its March 31 ConCon will mark its Keystone Stage debut. So put on your best bellbottoms and perch with us under the Audubon oaks!
Also on the menu:
• Latin Fixins Food Truck will dish its fantastic fusion fare.
• Wines courtesy of Republic National Distributing Co. and craft beer courtesy of Miami Brewing Company will flow at our donation Bird Bar.
Picnic tables available on a first-come basis.
Gates open at 7pm; music begins at 7:30pm
CASH door: $10 p/p, children 12 and under FREE
Parking: Limited free parking via our 55th Avenue auto gate and along 56th Avenue; metered parking on Sunset Drive; various garage and valet parking options within 1-3 blocks; Metro-rail service to South Miami Station.
Proceeds benefit capital improvements to the grounds and historic buildings.
onsite free parking via SW 55th Avenue entry gate
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The Birds Thank Whole Foods Market, America's healthiest (and greenest!) grocery store chain. Whether supporting Homestead farmers, Keys Fishermen or Florida Ranchers, Whole Foods Market keeps it local.
Our very own "Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet" near neighbor (located 3 blocks north of our campus on Red Road) has partnered with TAS to present "Walk in the Woods with Wine & Whisk" and the "Bee-Cause Flea" among other on-site events.
Supporting those vendors who support TAS is an easy way to contribute to our Mission.
The birds will thank you!
onsite free parking via SW 55th Avenue entry gate
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