Talked with Sabeena Beg, Executive Director and Autumn Kioti, Education and Outreach Director, Audubon Everglades. Their mission is to educate and inspire people to conserve wildlife, especially birds, and the environment that supports them. "We offer a variety trips, events, and activities in which everyone may participate: Birding Field trips are especially popular. Monthly meetings, on the first Tuesday of each month, include informative programs. An active conservation group keeps constant vigil. Education is an integral part of Audubon Everglades. We also co-sponsor the annual Everglades Day festival at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, a free event that highlights the importance of this outstanding and unique ecosystem.In 1979, the chapter established a world class Ornithological Library, housed at the main library on Summit Blvd in West Palm Beach. Grants, bequests and donations fund this ongoing project. The Audubon Everglades Audubon Collection has become the largest publicly accessible ornithological collection in the Southeast." Listeners can come meet them at the Natural Areas Festival on the 15th at Winding Waters. They can also, get more info, donate, sign up to be a volunteer at www.audoboneverglades.org
