SWFL Master Naturalist News - 02/23/2019
NEXT MEETING - Elections and a short hike
The next meeting of the SWFL Master Naturalists will be held as follows:
Date: March 16, 2019
Time : 1:00 PM
Location: Bonita Springs Fire Dept. Administrative Bldg, 27701 Bonita Grande Drive Bonita Springs, Florida CLICK FOR MAP
Agenda: Annual elections, and a hike on Cullum's Trail
Many thanks to Kahla Gentry and Caroline Connolly for arranging the meeting place. It's basically around the corner from several great hiking resources: Conservation 20/20's Pine Lake Preserve, the Bonita Nature Place, and Cullum's Trail. It's also a three minute drive from the recently opened CREW Flint Pen Strand trails.
CLICK HERE for the MINUTES from the March 2nd, 2018 Annual Meeting
CLICK HERE for the BY LAWS adopted at that meeting
ELECTIONS - CANDIDATES WANTED
Please "reply" to this email if you are interested in running / running again for a Board position, or if you are interested in serving on a committee.
- Board positions: President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer
- Standing Committees: Awards & Recognition, Fundraising, Community Service, Activities, Scholarships
IT TAKES A VILLAGE - Get involved and help your chapter to fulfill the mission of the Florida Master Naturalist program.
Please raise your hand to help develop and lead your chapter! Our little corner of Florida NEEDS environmental education, so that the citizens of Lee and Collier gain a deeper understanding of the issues we face and put their support behind the people and the plans that will help to restore our outdoor recreation environment to us.
Regards,
Erin White
Programs & Communications
SWFL Master Naturalists
FREE PROGRAMS coming up in LEE COUNTY:
- Complete Conservation 20/20 Guided Walk Series - CLICK HERE for schedule
- Birding in the Caribbean, presented by Dr. Jerry Jackson - Monday February 25th, 4 to 6 PM at the Lakes Park Train Museum. 7330 Gladiolus Dr. in Fort Myers. Dr. Jackson will talk about the species he expects to observe in December when he leads a Caribbean birding cruise aboard the SeaDream, an intimate 112 passenger yacht. This birding cruise is a benefit for the Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation. CLICK THE FLYER to find out more!
FREE PROGRAMS coming up in COLLIER COUNTY:
Friends of Barefoot Beach present the following schedule of Walks & Talks (January through April):
- Beaches Alive! Mondays at 10:00 AM
- Exploring Coastal Habitats! Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
- Beachcombing & Shelling Talk! Fridays at 10:00 AM
- Guided Nature Walk - Saturdays at 9:00 AM
- 2019 Lecture Series - click the Walks & Talks flyer below to find out more
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