BEGIN:VCALENDAR METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 VERSION:2.0 X-WR-CALNAME:Calendar BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Central Standard Time BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:16010101T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=1SU;BYMONTH=11 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:16010101T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=2SU;BYMONTH=3 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:16010101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:16010101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Birding Okaloosa County: Rare and Common Birds\, and Where to F ind Them\nBy: Jim Anderton\, USAF (ret)\, Engineer at Eglin AFB\n\nOur mon thly program meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. at Pensacola State College\, B aroco Science Center (West) Building 21\, Room 2142\, Pensacola\, FL 32504 .\nThe meeting room is located across the breezeway from the planetarium.\ nRefreshments are provided.\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E0080000000003638E30382BDC01000000000000000 010000000DA24CACC55BE5C4E97B2E20C4BADC3B6 SUMMARY:CHAPTER MEETING PROGRAM- Birding Okaloosa County: Rare and Common B irds\, and Where to Find them DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20250925T190000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20250925T210000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION:Pensacola State College\, Baroco Science Center (West) Building 21 \, Room 2142\, Pensacola\, FL 32504 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Please contact a Board Member for details and the Zoom link if you wish to attend\, or email: tech@fmwaudubon.org.\nCopies of the minutes are filed with the Recording Secretary.\n\n RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;UNTIL=20260507T230000Z;INTERVAL=1;BYDAY=1TH UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000AC7831B8382BDC01000000000000000 010000000FB2BD3944F81474FA720D0C0ADCC78E0 SUMMARY:BOARD MEETING DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20251002T180000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20251002T200000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION:Zoom X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:1 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Francis M. Weston Audubon Society (FMWAS) Presents\nBeginning B irding Class Fall 2025\nBeginning Birding Classes will be held in Septembe r 4–November 1\, 2025. Whether you are new to birding or just want to kn ow more\, these classes are for you. Join us!\nSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT\nNew t his fall\, several single class/field trip combinations are available for those of you who cannot attend the whole series.\nDuring the six classroom sessions\, experienced local birders provide the tools needed to observe\ , identify and enjoy the birds around us. During the four Saturday session s we will practice identifications in the field. The classroom sessions ar e held from 5:30–7:00 p.m. in downtown Pensacola. Field trips are usuall y held on a Saturday from 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. However\, locations and t imes may vary.\n________________________________\nHow do I join the class? \nFor a donation of $170 to our local Francis M Weston Audubon Society (FM WAS)\, you will be enrolled in the entire classroom and field series\, as well as receive a one-year membership in the local FMWAS\, Audubon Florida and National Audubon Society. Pay by Credit Card\, PayPal or Check. Class size is limited.\nTo sign up for just specific sessions\, to register for the series\, or for more details please contact:\nAngie Kidder\, Membersh ip Chair\, at membership@fmwaudubon.org or 805-509-0272.\n________________ ________________\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000DF277105392BDC01000000000000000 0100000001BA1685AEC23F44CAB09A2BABA15011B SUMMARY:BEGINNING BIRDING CLASS 4- Raptors DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20251009T173000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20251009T190000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Beginning Birding Classes will be held from Sept. 4 to Nov. 1\, 2025. Whether you are new to birding or just want to learn more\, these c lasses are for you. Join us! See the schedule below this announcement.\nSP ECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT\nNew this fall\, several single-class/field-trip combin ations are available for those who cannot attend the entire series. During the six classroom sessions\, experienced local birders provide the tools needed to observe\, identify\, and enjoy the birds around us. During the f our Saturday sessions\, we will practice identification in the field. The classroom sessions are held from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in downtown Pensac ola. Field trips are typically held on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a .m. However\, locations and times may vary.\nHow do I join the class?\nFor a donation of $170 to Francis M Weston Audubon Society (FMWAS)\, you will be enrolled in the entire classroom and field series\, as well as receive a one-year membership in FMWAS\, Audubon Florida\, and National Audubon S ociety. Pay by Credit Card\, PayPal or Check. Class size is limited.\nTo s ign up for just specific sessions\, to register for the series\, or for mo re details\, please contact:\nAngie Kidder\, Membership Chair\, at angieki dder96@yahoo.com or 805-509-0272.\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E0080000000002E9B336392BDC01000000000000000 010000000028A216516F1734CBF0E4A741EEEBAE8 SUMMARY:BEGINNING BIRDING CLASS FIELD TRIP- Wildlife Sanctuary of NWFL DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20251011T080000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20251011T120000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Francis M. Weston Audubon Society (FMWAS) Presents\nBeginning B irding Class Fall 2025\nBeginning Birding Classes will be held in Septembe r 4–November 1\, 2025. Whether you are new to birding or just want to kn ow more\, these classes are for you. Join us!\nSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT\nNew t his fall\, several single class/field trip combinations are available for those of you who cannot attend the whole series.\nDuring the six classroom sessions\, experienced local birders provide the tools needed to observe\ , identify and enjoy the birds around us. During the four Saturday session s we will practice identifications in the field. The classroom sessions ar e held from 5:30–7:00 p.m. in downtown Pensacola. Field trips are usuall y held on a Saturday from 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. However\, locations and t imes may vary.\n________________________________\nHow do I join the class? \nFor a donation of $170 to our local Francis M Weston Audubon Society (FM WAS)\, you will be enrolled in the entire classroom and field series\, as well as receive a one-year membership in the local FMWAS\, Audubon Florida and National Audubon Society. Pay by Credit Card\, PayPal or Check. Class size is limited.\nTo sign up for just specific sessions\, to register for the series\, or for more details please contact:\nAngie Kidder\, Membersh ip Chair\, at membership@fmwaudubon.org or 805-509-0272.\n________________ ________________\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000D784EB71392BDC01000000000000000 010000000455B1B7CA87E7344872B36C5FD8E8923 SUMMARY:BEGINNING BIRDING CLASS 5- Birds of the Shoreline 1 DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20251016T173000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20251016T190000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Francis M. Weston Audubon Society (FMWAS) Presents\nBeginning B irding Class Fall 2025\nBeginning Birding Classes will be held in Septembe r 4–November 1\, 2025. Whether you are new to birding or just want to kn ow more\, these classes are for you. Join us!\nSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT\nNew t his fall\, several single class/field trip combinations are available for those of you who cannot attend the whole series.\nDuring the six classroom sessions\, experienced local birders provide the tools needed to observe\ , identify and enjoy the birds around us. During the four Saturday session s we will practice identifications in the field. The classroom sessions ar e held from 5:30–7:00 p.m. in downtown Pensacola. Field trips are usuall y held on a Saturday from 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. However\, locations and t imes may vary.\n________________________________\nHow do I join the class? \nFor a donation of $170 to our local Francis M Weston Audubon Society (FM WAS)\, you will be enrolled in the entire classroom and field series\, as well as receive a one-year membership in the local FMWAS\, Audubon Florida and National Audubon Society. Pay by Credit Card\, PayPal or Check. Class size is limited.\nTo sign up for just specific sessions\, to register for the series\, or for more details please contact:\nAngie Kidder\, Membersh ip Chair\, at angiekidder96@yahoo.com or 8 05-509-0272.\n________________________________\nTentative Schedule\n\n *\ nSept. 4\, Thursday – Class 1 – Introduction to Birding\n *\nSept. 11 \, Thursday – Class 2 – Neighborhood Birds\n *\nSept. 13\, Saturday – Field Trip 1 – Shoreline Park\n *\nSept. 18\, Thursday – Class 3 – Bird Migration\n *\nOct. 9\, Thursday – Class 4 – Raptors\n *\nO ct. 11\, Saturday – Field Trip 2 – Wildlife Sanctuary of NW Florida\n *\nOct. 16\, Thursday – Class 5 – Birds of the Shoreline Part 1\n *\ nOct. 18\, Saturday – Field Trip 3 – Admiral Mason Park\, Bay Shore\n *\nOct. 30\, Thursday – Class 6 – Birds of the Shoreline Part 2\n *\ nNov. 1\, Saturday – Field Trip 4 – TBD\n\n___________________________ _____\nClass participants are also invited to attend our regular FMWAS mem bership meetings and to register for additional FMWAS sponsored Field Trip s\, Bird Walks\, and Birds & Brews. Also\, look for information in the Aug ust 2025 Skimmer on fall bird banding at Dauphin Island and Fort Morgan\, sponsored by the Banding Coalition of the Americas and Alabama Audubon. Da tes not available yet.\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000EE1862A1392BDC01000000000000000 01000000044E3EAF463666F44A3BEA680A985FDF5 SUMMARY:BEGINNING BIRD FIELD TRIP 3- Admiral Mason Park DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20251018T080000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20251018T100000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Program: St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge\nBy: Joe Reinman\, retired St. Marks NWR biologist\n\nOur monthly program meetings are held a t 7:00 p.m. at Pensacola State College\, Baroco Science Center (West) Buil ding 21\, Room 2142\, Pensacola\, FL 32504.\nThe meeting room is located a cross the breezeway from the planetarium.\nRefreshments are provided.\nGue sts are welcome!\nFor driving directions\, click here or search for “Bar oco Science Center West” on your preferred maps site or app.\nIf using t he map below\, follow one of the red arrows to drive onto the campus of Pe nsacola State College. Park in either Parking Lot S or Parking Lot U\, not ed as “P1” and “P2” on the map. After parking\, follow the pink ar rows to the breezeway. Go through the door on the north side\, across from the entrance to the planetarium. Room 2142 is immediately on the right as you enter.\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000FC31114F3A2BDC01000000000000000 010000000578F7D66C2380B43BBB2675F77ED28F9 SUMMARY:CHAPTER MEETING PROGRAM- St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20251023T190000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20251023T210000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION:Pensacola State College\, Baroco Science Center (West) Building 21 \, Room 2142\, Pensacola\, FL 32504 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Francis M. Weston Audubon Society (FMWAS) Presents\nBeginning B irding Class Fall 2025\nBeginning Birding Classes will be held in Septembe r 4–November 1\, 2025. Whether you are new to birding or just want to kn ow more\, these classes are for you. Join us!\nSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT\nNew t his fall\, several single class/field trip combinations are available for those of you who cannot attend the whole series.\nDuring the six classroom sessions\, experienced local birders provide the tools needed to observe\ , identify and enjoy the birds around us. During the four Saturday session s we will practice identifications in the field. The classroom sessions ar e held from 5:30–7:00 p.m. in downtown Pensacola. Field trips are usuall y held on a Saturday from 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. However\, locations and t imes may vary.\n________________________________\nHow do I join the class? \nFor a donation of $170 to our local Francis M Weston Audubon Society (FM WAS)\, you will be enrolled in the entire classroom and field series\, as well as receive a one-year membership in the local FMWAS\, Audubon Florida and National Audubon Society. Pay by Credit Card\, PayPal or Check. Class size is limited.\nTo sign up for just specific sessions\, to register for the series\, or for more details please contact:\nAngie Kidder\, Membersh ip Chair\, at membership@fmwaudubon.org or 805-509-0272.\n________________ ________________\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E008000000009C749C743A2BDC01000000000000000 010000000674DFDABBBA99A4EBD5D764B68E26FEE SUMMARY:BEGINNING BIRD CLASS 6- Birds of the Shoreline 2 DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20251030T173000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20251030T190000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Christmas Bird Count: December 20\, 2025\, locations vary\nJoin us for our annual Christmas Bird Count citizen science event.\nWe’ll te am up to count all of the birds we can find for the day.\nThen we cap off the day with a dinner where we celebrate the birds we found and swap stori es of our day in the field.\nContact Daniel Stangeland at dpstang71@yahoo. com for more information.\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000709C0F073C2BDC01000000000000000 010000000EF6EB51AE0DBC441B400C560FEAA6787 SUMMARY:CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT- Find Joy in Counting Birds with Us. DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20251220T050000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20251220T200000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Please contact a Board Member for details and the Zoom link if you wish to attend\, or email: tech@fmwaudubon.org.\nCopies of the minutes are filed with the Recording Secretary.\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000AC7831B8382BDC01000000000000000 010000000FB2BD3944F81474FA720D0C0ADCC78E0 RECURRENCE-ID;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260101T180000 SUMMARY:BOARD MEETING DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260108T180000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260108T200000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION:Zoom X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:3 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Meet Up Date and Time: January 11\, 2026\; 3:00pm-5:30pm\nLocat ion: 601 W. Main St.\, Pensacola\, FL 32502\, followed by Odd Colony Brewi ng Company at 260 N Palafox St\, Pensacola\, FL 32502\nDetails: Join us as we explore Bruce Beach and our conservation site\, planted with native tr ees and plants for birds and pollinators. Afterwards\, we’ll gather at O dd Colony Brewing Company.\nRegistration: All participants 18 years or old er must register. To register: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/6geayfA3NC\ nCost: You are responsible for any purchases you make. Donations to FMW Au dubon Society are welcome.\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000C9DE8E610B7DDC01000000000000000 010000000B04CD3F9CB49034098ADA9864A14D280 SUMMARY:BIRDS & BREW- Bruce Beach & Odd Colony Brewing Company DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260111T150000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260111T173000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION:Odd Colony Brewing Company (260 N Palafox St\, Pensacola\, FL 3250 2\, United States) X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:EVENT IS FULL\n\nRegistration opens on November 1 at 8:00am: ht tps://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/fZNYeiFP4d\n\nMeet Up Date and Time: Guided walks will begin at 7am on January 16\, 2026 ending on January 18\, 2026 a t 11am.\n\nLocation: Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge\, Decatur\, Alabama\ n\nDetails: Imagine standing along the refuge wetlands as thousands of San dhill Cranes fill the sky with their bugling calls with totals often excee ding 15\,000. Among the thousands of ducks and other waterfowl\, we’ll s can carefully\, because with a little luck\, we may even spot the endanger ed Whooping Crane\, one of North America’s rarest birds. Beyond the spec tacle of cranes and geese\, Wheeler offers incredible diversity in winter. Bald Eagles\, Northern Harriers\, and other raptors patrol the skies\, wh ile sparrows\, woodpeckers\, and songbirds add to the chorus. This trip co mbines breathtaking scenery\, unforgettable wildlife encounters\, and the chance to witness one of the Southeast’s greatest natural gatherings.\n\ nRegistration: All participants 18 years or older must register.\n\nPartic ipant Cost: Participant cost will allow you to participate in the guided w alks and activities throughout the weekend. All costs related to the field trip will be covered by the participant including but not limited to: Acc ommodation\, food\, entrance fees\, and any other related costs.\n\nFMW Au dubon Society Member Cost: One adult: $75.00\nNon-Member Cost: One adult: $100.00 (includes new membership)\n\n\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000E157276EDA29DC01000000000000000 0100000003003205BE3B73B44A0E35A34181E3F44 SUMMARY:Field Trip: Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260119 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:TRANSPARENT STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:FREE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Advances in Avian Tracking Technology\n\n\nDonations can be mad e out to: Banding Coalition of the Americas\n\nWebsite: www.bandingcoa lition.org\n\n\nOriginally from Mobile\, AL\, Kyle Shepard began banding when he was 12 years old with Martha and Bob Sargent at Fort Morgan\, Alabama. Kyle's professional background is in outdoor recreational management and construction though\, in his free tim e\, he is a director for\, co-founder of\, and co-operates Banding Coaliti on of the Americas. Over the course of Kyle's 21 years of avian research\, he has been a part of projects ranging from Hummingbirds to Raptors acros s the US\, Mexico\, and Costa Rica. He has also constructed two Motus stat ions on the Alabama Gulf Coast for better tracking of tagged birds along t he coast and is actively building international research collaborations.\n \n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E0080000000076259D507B7ADC01000000000000000 010000000F10B58A1A3FAD04686D8D32B103AF6B1 SUMMARY:Advances in Avian Tracking Technology by Kyle Shepard - Banding Coa lition of the Americas DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260122T190000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260122T210000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION:Bldg 21 Room 2142 - Pensacola State College -The Baroco Center for Science X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open.\n\nMeet Up Date and Time: February 7\ , 2026\; 8:00am-10:00am\n\nLocation: 2001 E Lloyd St\, Pensacola\, FL 3250 3\n\nDetails: Join us for a park clean-up at Bayview Park. This park provi des important habitat for birds\, especially along the shoreline\, trees\, and open green spaces. Helping remove litter and debris protects birds fr om entanglement and ingestion of trash and helps maintain healthy habitat. It also ensures this public space remains enjoyable and accessible for bi rding and community use. This is a simple way to give back to a park while supporting local bird conservation. All are welcome! Trash bags\, gloves\ , and limited number of trash grabbers will be available. If you have a pa ir\, please bring them.\n\nRegistration: All participants 18 years or olde r must register.\n\nTo register: Park Clean Up: Bayview Park – Fill out form\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000F4936BE3F080DC01000000000000000 010000000E06C2F4E9E05A241BAF69E57F3061E8A SUMMARY:Park Clean Up: Bayview Park DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260207T080000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260207T100000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: Registration is full\n\nMeet Up Date and Time: February 7\, 2026\; 2:45pm-5:00pm\n\nLocation: 1400 Fort Pickens Rd\, Pensacola\, FL 32561\n\nDetails: Join us for a relaxed evening walk at historic Fort P ickens. We’ll explore the area surrounding the fort in search of winteri ng sparrows such as Field\, White-crowned\, and Vesper Sparrows\, which of ten forage in the open grassy areas and scrub. We’ll also spend time sca nning the sound for waterfowl\, keeping an eye out for Bufflehead\, Horned Grebes\, and Red-breasted Mergansers\, along with other seasonal coastal birds. This walk is well-suited for birders of all experience levels and o ffers great opportunities to practice identification by sight and sound. T he route is mostly flat and easy\, though participants should be prepared for short stretches of loose sand. Binoculars are recommended\, and a spot ting scope will be available to share.\n\nRegistration: All participants 1 8 years or older must register. Fee to enter Gulf Islands National Seashor e. Bring your National Parks Pass if you have one.\n\nTo register: Field T rip: Fort Pickens – Fill out form \n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000FE7E52BAF080DC01000000000000000 01000000099DD767ADDB07743A067F65CA7AD235B SUMMARY:Field Trip: Fort Pickens DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260207T144500 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260207T170000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Update: 5 spots left!\n\nRegistration opens January 1\, 2026\n\ nLeaders: Jon Wilson\n\nDuration: February 13-16\, 2026 (12pm Friday - 10a m Monday)\n\nMeet Up Location: Wakulla County. Daily itinerary will be pro vided once payment has been received with meet up locations.\n\nAccommodat ion Options: Best Western Wakulla Inn & Suites\, Magnuson Hotel Wildwood I nn\, Newport Campground (directly across the street from the refuge).\n\nD etails: Join us for an overnight field trip to St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge! We will spend a couple days exploring the refuge and surrounding areas. We expect to see waterfowl\, wading birds\, sparrows\, and a few wa rblers. Most walks will be less than 1-mile round trip on grassy trails\, however\, we may walk longer depending on how everyone is feeling. Binocul ars as well as sunscreen\, insect protection\, appropriate shoes\, hat\, a nd water are recommended. This trip is not suitable for pets.\n\nRegistrat ion: All participants 18 years or older must register.\n\nParticipant Cost : Participant cost will allow you to participate in the guided walks and a ctivities throughout the weekend. All costs related to the field trip will be covered by the participant including but not limited to: Accommodation \, food\, entrance fees\, and any other related costs. Fee required to ent er St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge ($5 Honor Box) or bring your Nationa l Park pass if you have one.\n\nFMW Audubon Society Member Cost: One adult : $75.00\nNon-Member Cost: One adult: $100.00 (includes new membership)\n\ nTo register: Field Trip: St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge – Fill out form\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000DD77B3FF2D80DC01000000000000000 0100000009AA119B476641D4BA6FC12C0E6F8695E SUMMARY:Field Trip: St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260213 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260217 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:TRANSPARENT STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:FREE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Wild Birds Unlimited and F.M Weston Audubon Society are partner ing for the Great Backyard Bird Count at the Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwe st Florida!\n\nThe Great Backyard Bird Count\, a global birding event powe red by everyday nature-lovers like you!\n\nWe’ll take an easy walk to sp ot and identify birds\, then help you learn how to submit what you see to support real bird research.\n\nThis event is beginner-friendly (no experie nce needed!) and perfect for families\, couples\, friends\, and anyone who loves birds.\n\nBring binoculars if you have them—limited loaners may b e available.\n\nAccessibility: The walk will use accessible paths\, welcom ing most birders with mobility needs.\n\n\n[💚] Sanctuary Support: This event is free to attend\, and donations to the Wildlife Sanctuary of North west Florida are encouraged and appreciated. Your gift helps care for the sanctuary’s habitat\, supports rescue efforts\, and provides medical car e for injured wildlife.\n\n\nWhat to bring: Comfortable shoes\, water\, bi noculars\, and your favorite flock!\n\nWildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Flo rida\, 105 N S St\, Pensacola\, FL 32505\n\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E008000000002707CA37688ADC01000000000000000 0100000009AA68D51F842E04F9DA9AD0974A6EEFF SUMMARY:Great Backyard Bird Count @ The Wildlife Sanctuary of NW Florida DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260214T090000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260214T100000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:We are very excited to welcome native son\, Dr. Scot Duncan bac k to Pensacola for what is sure to be an enlightening presentation!\n\n\n\ nScot will take us on a dive into what scientists have learned about the w ays southeastern birds are being affected by climate change and whether an d how they are adapting.\n\n\n\nWe'll also learn ways in which you can hel p birds during these critical times.\n\n\n\nWhy Alabama birds? Because Ala bama birds are Florida birds are Mississippi birds\, are Georgia birds\, a nd so on.\n\n\n\n\nLight refreshments and social time after the presentati on.\n\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E008000000004A1FC455B693DC01000000000000000 010000000586C7879FC188844AD0B73498C1A7269 SUMMARY:"Alabama Birdlife and the Climate Crisis: Changes\, Challenges\, an d Choices" DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260226T190000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260226T210000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION:Pensacola State College\, The Baroco Center for Science - Bldg 21\ , Room 2142\, Pensacola\, FL 32504 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Please contact a Board Member for details and the Zoom link if you wish to attend\, or email: tech@fmwaudubon.org.\nCopies of the minutes are filed with the Recording Secretary.\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000AC7831B8382BDC01000000000000000 010000000FB2BD3944F81474FA720D0C0ADCC78E0 RECURRENCE-ID;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260305T180000 SUMMARY:BOARD MEETING DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260304T180000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260304T200000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION:Zoom X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:3 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Update: Registration is full.\n\nRegistration opens January 1\, 2026\n\nMeet Up Date and Time: Guided walks will begin at 9am on March 12 \, 2026 and conclude at the end of the day on March 14\, 2026.\n\nLocation : Central Florida visiting Orlando Wetlands\, Merritt Island National Wild life Refuge\, and Circle B Bar Reserve. A few other locations will be visi ted in between.\n\nDetails: Join us for an exciting three full day field t rip exploring some of Central Florida’s premier birding destinations! We ’ll begin at Orlando Wetlands Park\, a haven for wading birds (nesting R oseate Spoonbills)\, waterfowl\, and raptors\, before traveling east to Me rritt Island National Wildlife Refuge\, one of Florida’s most iconic bir ding locations. There\, we’ll search for a mix of coastal and migratory species along the wildlife drive\, including roseate spoonbills\, reddish egrets\, and possibly even a painted bunting. We’ll wrap up our adventur e at Circle B Bar Reserve\, famous for its diverse habitats and incredible views of limpkins\, purple gallinules\, and alligators along the trails. As time allows\, we’ll explore additional nearby hotspots to maximize ou r species list and experience the full variety of Central Florida’s bird life\, such as the Florida Scrub-jay.\n\nWhat to Expect: You will drive yo urself/carpool or fly to Central Florida and arrange a rental car. Orlando Wetlands: You can expect walks along their new boardwalk and levees in di rect sun for 2-4 miles. Limited seating throughout. Merritt Island Nationa l Wildlife Refuge: You can expect more driving than walking. There is a wi ldlife drive will pull-offs to walk around along with various other levees to drive on. Some seating available throughout. Circle B Bar Reserve: You can expect walks in shade and direct sun of approximately 2-4 miles. Some seating available throughout.\n\nRegistration: All participants 18 years or older must register.\n\nParticipant Cost: Participant cost will allow y ou to participate in the guided walks and activities throughout the weeken d. All costs related to the field trip will be covered by the participant including but not limited to: Accommodation\, food\, gas\, flights\, entra nce fees\, and any other related costs. Fee to enter Merritt Island NWR. B ring your America the Beautiful pass if you have one.\n\nFMW Audubon Socie ty Member Cost: One adult: $125.00\nNon-Member Cost: One adult: $150.00 (i ncludes new membership)\n\nTo register: Field Trip: Central Florida – Fi ll out form\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E0080000000060E3773B2E80DC01000000000000000 0100000005792C8558ABE9C4197C748143EA1A019 SUMMARY:Field Trip: Central Florida DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:TRANSPARENT STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:FREE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Required registration opens on March 1\, 2026.\nPark Clean Up: Leisure Club & Roger Scott Athletic Complex – Fill out form\n\nMeet Up Date and Time: February 21\, 2026\; Coffee: 7:00am-8:00am\; Clean Up: 8:00am-10:00am\n\nLocation: Leisure Clu b Coffee & Brunch Bar (1151 Office Woods Drive Suite A\, Pensacola\, FL 32 504) followed by Roger Scott Athletic Complex (across the street).\n\nDeta ils: Join us for coffee then a park clean-up at Roger Scott Athletic Compl ex. This complex provides important habitat for birds\, especially along t he wooded areas along the edge of the complex\, open green spaces\, fence lines where birds are often fly-catching. Helping remove litter and debris protects birds from entanglement and ingestion of trash and helps maintai n healthy habitat. It also ensures this public space remains enjoyable and accessible for birding and community use. This is a simple way to give ba ck to a park while supporting local bird conservation. All are welcome! Tr ash bags\, gloves\, and limited number of trash grabbers will be available . If you have a pair\, please bring them.\n\nRegistration: All participant s 18 years or older must register.\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000F0A729E7E09ADC01000000000000000 0100000009B8055B35FEB0A408D6C92DC4449BCB5 SUMMARY:Park Clean Up: Leisure Club & Roger Scott Athletic Complex DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260321T070000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260321T100000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Required registration opens on March 1\, 2026\nBirds & Brew: Ca fe Single Fin & Bayview Park – Fill out form\n\nMeet Up Date and Time: March 22\, 2026\; Cafe Single Fin fr om 8:00-9:00am\, Bayview Park from 9:15am-10:30am\n\nLocation: Cafe Single Fin (380 N 9th Ave\, Pensacola\, FL 32502)\; Bayview Park (2001 E Lloyd S t\, Pensacola\, FL 32503)\n\nDetails: Join us for a casual outing starting at Cafe Single Fin in Pensacola. We’ll grab a coffee\, connect with fel low birders\, and talk about what birds we might see before heading to Bay view Park for a guided bird walk. We’ll spend about an hour birding the park’s mix of open water\, trees\, and grassy areas at a relaxed pace. T his event is great for beginners and experienced birders. Bring binoculars if you have them and enjoy birds\, coffee\, and good company.\n\nRegistra tion: All participants 18 years or older must register. This event is free . Participants are responsible for any purchases at Cafe Single Fin.\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000A53672A6288BDC01000000000000000 010000000D0DB63A461B48E44A4889E45A6219C04 SUMMARY:Birds & Brew: Cafe Single Fin & Bayview Park DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260322T080000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260322T103000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars now for what will surely be an interesting and informative talk about the Florida black bear\, presented by David Jac ob\, with FWCC.\n\nAs northwest Florida grows\, encounters with black bear s occur more and more. It's important to learn all we can about these amaz ing animals in order to better understand how to co-exist with them.\n\nTh e presentation will delve into the history\, biology\, and behavior of the black bear. It will also cover the basics of managing human/bear conflict \, including securing attractants\, pet safety\, and how to effectively de ter bears from a property.\n\nMr. Jacob has worked with the FWCC as the We st Panhandle Area Bear Biologist for four years.\n\nHe has an undergraduat e degree in zoology and a master's in environmental management from Duke U niversity.\n\nPrior to working with bears\, he worked with several other s pecies including iguanas\, sea turtles\, and wolves.\n\nWhen not working h e likes going to the beach\, snowboarding\, and traveling.\n\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E0080000000038852FA0ADB0DC01000000000000000 010000000BF789EC5BF51F04EAAD14D27224461D0 SUMMARY:Membership Meeting: The Florida Black Bear - David Jacob\, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260326T190000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260326T210000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION:Pensacola State College\, The Baroco Center for Science - Bldg 21\ , Room 2142\, Pensacola\, FL 32504 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Registration is required: Field Trip: Soundside Foundation Natu re Preserve – Fill out form\n\nMe et Up Date and Time: May 2\, 2026\; 7:30am-11:00am\n\nLocation: Soundside Foundation Nature Preserve (4335 Soundside Dr\, Gulf Breeze\, FL 32563)\n\ nDetails: The Soundside Foundation Preserve is a hidden gem in the busy Ti ger Point area. With migration in full swing\, we will be birding the shru bby and forested habitat here in search of vireos and lingering warblers. We'll also look for signs of nesting and breeding birds throughout the pre serve. Our route will be on dirt paths\, across a wooden bridge\, birding along the shore\, and through potentially brushy trails. Long pants\, clos e-toed walking or hiking shoes\, and insect repellant are highly recommend ed.\n\nRegistration: All participants 18 years or older must register.\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E0080000000045EFD1F41DA9DC01000000000000000 01000000004BB025782C6584F980460DF0D7BA3AE SUMMARY:Field Trip: Soundside Foundation Nature Preserve DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260328T073000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260328T110000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Bird-a-thon 2026\n\nhttps://fmwaudubon.org/2026_bird-a-thon/\n\ nFMWAS is chirping with excitement to announce the 2026 Bird-a-thon\, runn ing April 1–30\, 2026. Our goal this year is to raise $7\,500 to support the installation of a Motus Wildlife Tracking Station in our area—helpi ng close a critical gap in the station network across the Florida Panhandl e. Questions? Contact the Bird-a-thon coordinator\, Julie Schiro\, with any questions\, comments\, or inquiries. \n\n\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E008000000003ED87DDD33ACDC01000000000000000 0100000007E1ED8F55E8FB44CB6E9BD9ADCAACFB7 SUMMARY:Bird-A-Thon 2026 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:TRANSPARENT STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:FREE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Registration is required: Field Trip: Fort Pickens- MOTUS Fundr aiser- Early Morning – Fill out form\n\nMeet Up Date and Time: April 4\, 2026\; 7:00am-9:30am\n\nLocation: Battery Worth (approximately 5.2 miles from the pay station\, turn right). Do not go to the Fort.\n\nDetails: Join us for a special spring migration bird walk at Fort Pickens\, one of the best birding locations along the G ulf Coast. During peak migration\, waves of songbirds\, shorebirds\, and r aptors stop along the barrier islands to rest and refuel after crossing th e Gulf of Mexico. With a little luck\, we will see warblers\, buntings\, t anagers\, thrushes\, and other migrants moving through the oaks and coasta l habitats. This trip is also a fundraiser for a local MOTUS wildlife trac king station. The Motus Wildlife Tracking System uses tiny radio transmitt ers to track birds\, bats\, and insects as they migrate across continents. A local tower helps researchers better understand migration routes\, stop over sites\, and the challenges birds face during their journeys. By parti cipating in this event\, you’ll enjoy an exciting morning of birding whi le helping support research that improves bird conservation across the hem isphere.\n\nWhat to Expect: Guided bird walk through Fort Pickens habitats \, opportunities to see migrating songbirds and coastal species\, and lear n about bird migration and how the MOTUS network tracks wildlife. We will be on mostly even ground.\n\nRegistration: All participants 18 years or ol der must register.\n\nParticipation Cost: A $20 non-refundable donation pe r person is required to participate in this trip. All donations will benef it our MOTUS Tower Project. Fee to enter Gulf Islands National Seashore. B ring your National Parks Pass if you have one.\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000C5281FFA56B6DC01000000000000000 010000000073906B713716647BDDA38F9AC1D8B56 SUMMARY:Field Trip: Fort Pickens\; Motus Fundraiser- Early Morning DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260404T070000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260404T093000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Registration is required: Field Trip: Fort Pickens- MOTUS Fundr aiser- Late Morning – Fill out form\n\nMeet Up Date and Time: April 4\, 2026\; 10:00am-12:30pm\n\nLocation: Battery Worth (approximately 5.2 miles from the pay station\, turn right) . Do not go to the Fort.\n\nDetails: Join us for a special spring migratio n bird walk at Fort Pickens\, one of the best birding locations along the Gulf Coast. During peak migration\, waves of songbirds\, shorebirds\, and raptors stop along the barrier islands to rest and refuel after crossing t he Gulf of Mexico. With a little luck\, we will see warblers\, buntings\, tanagers\, thrushes\, and other migrants moving through the oaks and coast al habitats. This trip is also a fundraiser for a local MOTUS wildlife tra cking station. The Motus Wildlife Tracking System uses tiny radio transmit ters to track birds\, bats\, and insects as they migrate across continents . A local tower helps researchers better understand migration routes\, sto pover sites\, and the challenges birds face during their journeys. By part icipating in this walk\, you’ll enjoy an exciting morning of birding whi le helping support research that improves bird conservation across the hem isphere.\n\nWhat to Expect: Guided bird walk through Fort Pickens habitats \, opportunities to see migrating songbirds and coastal species\, and lear n about bird migration and how the MOTUS network tracks wildlife. We will be on mostly even ground.\n\nRegistration: All participants 18 years or ol der must register.\n\nParticipation Cost: A $20 non-refundable donation pe r person is required to participate in this trip. All donations will benef it our MOTUS Tower Project. Fee to enter Gulf Islands National Seashore. B ring your National Parks Pass if you have one.\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000972C9B2257B6DC01000000000000000 010000000A824D0A1D746AC40A6E44D645DB38015 SUMMARY:Field Trip: Fort Pickens\; Motus Fundraiser- Late Morning DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260404T100000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260404T123000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Registration is required: Field Trip: Spring Migration on Dauph in Island – Fill out form\n\nMeet Up Date and Time: April 11\, 2026\; 8:00am-11:30am\n\nLocation: Cadillac Square (661 Bienville Blvd\, Dauphin Island\, AL 36528)\n\nDetails: Join u s for a spring migration field trip on Dauphin Island\, one of the premier birding destinations on the Gulf Coast. This trip coincides with a specia l banding event hosted by the Banding Coalition of the Americas\, where we ’ll have the opportunity to observe bird banding up close and learn abou t migration research and conservation efforts. After visiting the banding station\, we’ll explore some of the island’s top birding hotspots\, in cluding Goat Trees Reserve and Indian Shell Mound Park. These locations ar e well known for attracting a diverse array of migrating songbirds and oth er coastal species. April is peak migration season\, and we’ll have an e xcellent chance to observe colorful warblers\, tanagers\, orioles\, buntin gs\, and more as they rest and refuel along the Gulf.\n\nWhat to Expect: S teady\, but relaxing pace as we walk the areas. Ground may be wet and unev en at times.\n\nRegistration: All participants 18 years or older must regi ster.\n\nParticipant Cost: A $15 non-refundable donation per person is req uired to participate in this trip. 100% of the proceeds will be donated di rectly to the Banding Coalition of the Americas to support their conservat ion\, research\, and education efforts.\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E008000000000482658203A9DC01000000000000000 010000000B9E7E1E281621C48B284C2D06224EA0D SUMMARY:Field Trip: Spring Migration on Dauphin Island DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260411T080000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260411T113000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Alabama Audubon is pleased to announce the return of our popula r Coastal Bird Banding event on April 20–25th at the Fort Morgan State H istoric Site on the Alabama Gulf Coast. We are proud to partner with Missi ssippi State University\, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natur al Resources\, and Fort Morgan on this incredible event.\n\nhttps://alaudu bon.org/event/coastal/bird-banding-2025-xbbf8-a5kfs\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E008000000008A330E395EC1DC01000000000000000 010000000704B9C40CF71AC4CBC473B6B6637049A SUMMARY:Come See Us At: Alabama Audubon's Bird Banding at Fort Morgan\, Apr il 20-25 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:TRANSPARENT STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION:110 Alabama 180\, Gulf Shores\, AL\, 36542 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:FREE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Alabama Audubon is the proud host of the Alabama Coastal BirdFe st! We strive to uphold the festival’s 20+ year legacy and invite birder s from all over to join us!\nFull descriptions\, specific meeting location s\, and field trip leaders will be sent in the completed registration pack et.\nRegistration closes on April 16th\, 2026. Registration is required to secure your spot.\n\nhttps://alaudubon.org/event/coastal-birdfest-2026\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000DD936C075FC1DC01000000000000000 010000000F0038E723A1E824297AAADED3236DC3D SUMMARY:Come See Us At: Alabama Coastal BirdFest 2026 \, April 23-26 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260423 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:TRANSPARENT STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:FREE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Chapter members Larry & Twinette McDonald will entertain us wit h stories of their recent travels and birding in the American West. Leavin g behind the white sand beaches of the Panhandle\, the McDonalds found the mselves among bison and cattle\, sagebrush and cottonwoods while searching for western birding specialties.\n\nDid they find their Black-capped Vire o? Did they encounter any rarities? Join us for our April program to find out!\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000D9167DECBBC3DC01000000000000000 01000000011C9C977AC44384D9AAA060A60DFFF0E SUMMARY:FMWAS Event: Monthly Membership Meeting - Presentation: "Travel Wit hout Reservations: The Western Birding Adventures of Larry & Twinette" pr esented by Larry & Twinette McDonald DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260423T190000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260423T210000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION:Pensacola State College\, The Baroco Center for Science - Bldg 21\ , Room 2142\, Pensacola\, FL 32504 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Registration opens April 1\, 2026\n\nRegistration is required: Field Trip: Shoreline Park – Fill out form\n\nMeet Up Date and Time: May 2\, 2026\; 7:30am-11:00am\n\nLocat ion: City of Gulf Breeze Parks & Recreation (800 Shoreline Drive\, Gulf Br eeze\, FL 32561)\; We will park here then walk across the street to the pa rk.\n\nDetails: Spring is finally in the air\, and birds are on the move! We'll be looking for early spring migrants\, while also scoping out any wa terfowl that might still be in the area. Target birds for the morning will be Northern Parula\, Barn Swallow\, and White-eyed Vireo\, but who knows what else we might hear or see? We may be birding on dirt trails and in b each sand\, in addition to paved sidewalks and a wooden boardwalk\, so be sure to wear sturdy walking shoes. Parts of this walk are without shade\, so a hat and sunscreen are suggested. Meet in the parking lot of Gulf Bree ze Community Center.\n\nRegistration: All participants 18 years or older m ust register.\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E0080000000088EDB5B71DA9DC01000000000000000 010000000E64CED8D41592F40A02E2C80D37C2361 SUMMARY:Field Trip: Shoreline Park DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260502T073000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260502T110000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Registration opens on April 1\, 2026.\n\nRegistration is requir ed: Birds & Brew: Drowsy Poet & Benny Russell Park – Fill out form\n\nMeet Up Date and Time: May 9\, 2026\; Drowsy Poet from 7:00-8:00am\, Benny Russell Park from 8:15am-10:00am\n\n Location: The Drowsy Poet Coffee Co. @ Coffee Break Cafe (4265 Woodbine Rd \, Pace\, FL 32571)\, Benny Russell Park (5417 W Spencer Field Rd\, Pace\, FL 32571)\n\nDetails: Coffee\, socializing\, and birds! We'll start with some coffee and conversation\, then drive to Benny Russell Park to walk th e tree-covered\, paved trails in search of spring migrants. This is an acc essible park and a great event for new birders! A few binoculars will be a vailable\, if needed.\n\nRegistration: All participants 18 years or older must register. This event is free. Participants are responsible for any pu rchases at Drowsy Poet.\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000FC45997660B6DC01000000000000000 0100000004FAEFF3F8BAC724290E99A1EA37B42B5 SUMMARY:Birds & Brew: Drowsy Poet & Benny Russell Park DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260509T070000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260509T100000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled evening including a fascinating progra m\, dinner\, silent auction\, elections\, and awards.\n\nReserve your spot by the April 30 deadline using the link below to purchase tickets!\n\nhtt ps://www.eventbrite.com/e/francis-m-weston-audubon-annual-banquet-tickets- 1986031034286\ n\n\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E008000000003BC151B2BCC3DC01000000000000000 0100000003EEFC001BE1C5247903E35D869D0A65F SUMMARY:FMWAS Event: Annual Dinner & Silent Auction with Special Presentati on: "Lights Out\, Bird Safe: Community Solutions for Migration Protection" by Michelle Wooten\, PhD DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260514T173000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260514T210000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION:Culinary Productions Event Venue and Catering (201 E Wright St\, P ensacola\, FL 32501\, United States) X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E0080000000037E5FDAA6DBDDC01000000000000000 01000000035F4AF1D89175444AB3EDB6C2CC4314F SUMMARY:BOARD YEARLY PLANNING MEETING DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:TRANSPARENT STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:FREE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Registration is required: Birds & Brew: Buenos Dias Cafe & Shor eline Park – Fill out form\n\nMee t Up Date and Time: June 14\, 2026\; Buenos Dias Cafe from 7:00-8:00am\, S horeline Park from 8:15am-10:00am\n\nLocation: Buenos Dias Cafe (91 Gulf B reez Pkwy B\, Gulf Breeze\, FL 32561)\, Park at City of Gulf Breeze Parks & Rec (800 Shoreline Dr\, Gulf Breeze\, FL 32561)\n\nDetails: Coffee\, soc ializing\, and birds! We'll start with some coffee and conversation\, then drive to Shoreline Park to explore the wetlands boardwalk and tree-covere d trails. This is an accessible park and a great event for new birders! A few binoculars will be available\, if needed.\n\nRegistration: All partici pants 18 years or older must register. This event is free. Participants ar e responsible for any purchases at Buenos Dias Cafe.\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000A2DDEDD661E2DC01000000000000000 010000000C5EBEC85F883034C8E155963BBB46771 SUMMARY:Birds & Brew: Buenos Dias Cafe & Shoreline Park DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260614T070000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260614T100000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Registration opens 7/1/26\n\nRegistration is required: Birds & Brew: Cafe Single Fin & Bayview Park – Fill out form\n\n\nMeet Up Date and Time: July 18\, 2026\; Cafe Sing le Fin from 8:00-9:00am\, Bayview Park from 9:15am-10:30am\n\nLocation: Ca fe Single Fin (380 N 9th Ave\, Pensacola\, FL 32502)\; Bayview Park (2001 E Lloyd St\, Pensacola\, FL 32503)\n\nDetails: Join us for a casual outing starting at Cafe Single Fin in Pensacola. We’ll grab a coffee\, connect with fellow birders before spending about an hour birding the park’s mi x of open water\, trees\, and grassy areas at a relaxed pace. This event i s great for beginners and experienced birders. A few binoculars will be av ailable\, if needed.\n\nRegistration: All participants 18 years or older m ust register. This event is free. Participants are responsible for any pur chases at Cafe Single Fin.\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E008000000008668783262E2DC01000000000000000 010000000C7AC98C73845304DAC3A2FD250150CDD SUMMARY:Birds & Brew: Cafe Single Fin & Bayview Park DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260718T080000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260718T103000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Registration opens 7/15/26\n\nRegistration is required: Birds & Brew: Bayou Marcus Birding Trail & Drowsy Poet – Fill out form\n\nMeet Up Date and Time: August 8\, 2026\; The Drowsy Poet from 7:00am-8:00am\; Bayou Marcus Birding Trail from 8:30 am-10:00am\n\nLocation: The Drowsy Poet (1023 N. Navy Blvd\, Pensacola\, F L 32507)\, Bayou Marcus Birding Trail (3051 Fayal Drive #3011\, Pensacola\ , FL 32526)\n\nDetails: Join us at The Drowsy Poet for coffee\, snacks\, a nd conversation. Afterwards we will walk along the 3-mile round-trip board walk as we look for birds. This is a functioning wastewater treatment faci lity. Treated wastewater is discharged along the boardwalk\, creating a gr eat habitat for birds\, wildlife\, and plants. This event is great for beg inners. A few binoculars will be available\, if needed.\n\nRegistration: A ll participants 18 years or older must register. This event is free. Parti cipants are responsible for any purchases at The Drowsy Poet.\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000C6101C0D62E2DC01000000000000000 010000000A978C7C2A6C60849ABED78D1301A6319 SUMMARY:Birds & Brew: Bayou Marcus Birding Trail & Drowsy Poet DTSTART;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260808T070000 DTEND;TZID=Central Standard Time:20260808T100000 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:OPAQUE STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Sold out. Click the link below to be added to the waitlist.\n\n FMWAS is pleased to offer a special travel opportunity to Costa Rica with Holbrook Travel\, March 5-12\, 2027. This Introduction to Neotropical Bird ing tour will be a delight of sights\, sounds\, and experiences as we expl ore Costa Rica’s amazing avian diversity. Holbrook’s expert local bird ing guides will lead us on hikes and outings to birding hotspots\, includ ing Selva Verde Lodge & Rainforest Reserve\, Tirimbina Biological Reserve\ , and Nectar & Pollen Reserve. We’ll also search for high-elevation spec ies in the cloud forests of the Talamanca Mountains. With a diversity of 9 00 bird species\, in addition to its accessibility and friendly people\, C osta Rica is a perfect destination for beginning and advanced birders alik e.\n\nFor more information\, go to http://holbrook.travel/fmw-cr27 or cont act Field Trip Chair Jon Wilson at jon.wilson@fmwaudubon.org.\n\n\n\n UID:040000008200E00074C5B7101A82E00800000000BDF518DB0797DC01000000000000000 0100000006B85AD93ABBCFD4A868C46390B7E60E6 SUMMARY:Costa Rica: Introduction to Neotropical Birding DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270305 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270313 CLASS:PUBLIC PRIORITY:5 DTSTAMP:20260516T213805Z TRANSP:TRANSPARENT STATUS:CONFIRMED SEQUENCE:0 LOCATION: X-MICROSOFT-CDO-APPT-SEQUENCE:0 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:FREE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INTENDEDSTATUS:BUSY X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-IMPORTANCE:1 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-INSTTYPE:0 X-MICROSOFT-DONOTFORWARDMEETING:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-DISALLOW-COUNTER:FALSE X-MICROSOFT-REQUESTEDATTENDANCEMODE:DEFAULT X-MICROSOFT-ISRESPONSEREQUESTED:FALSE END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR