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Audubon of Florida's Shorebird Stewardship Program
"Shorebird Stewards have been making great strides across the state to help protect shorebirds when they are most vulnerable during nesting season. And now the Shorebird Stewardship Program is coming to the Florida Panhandle. Now is your chance to make a real difference by volunteering some of your time to help these birds. The main function of the Steward is to Educate and Protect. Imagine this, you get to hang out on one of our beautiful beaches and at the same time you get to help out these magnificent birds. What a Deal! Stewards word a 2 to 4 hour shift near one of the posted nesting sites. They explain to beachgoers what that area of beach is closed, and they teach them a little bit about the birds. (All training will be provided) They can even allow the public a chance to view the birds on the nests from a safe distance with a spotting scope. Other jobs Stewards can get involved in are helping to post nesting areas, monitoring nests, assisting with shorebird surveys, and participating in beach cleanups.
Volunteer Training is scheduled for May 5, 2011 6:00-8:30pm central time at the South Walton Center of NW FloridaState College, Room 119; 109 Greenway Trail (Off Hwy 331 South) Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
If you have questions, feel free to contact Alan Knothe with Audubon of Florida 850-200-6279 or aknothe@audubon.org "
Audubon of Florida's Shorebird Stewardship Program
"Shorebird Stewards have been making great strides across the state to help protect shorebirds when they are most vulnerable during nesting season. And now the Shorebird Stewardship Program is coming to the Florida Panhandle. Now is your chance to make a real difference by volunteering some of your time to help these birds. The main function of the Steward is to Educate and Protect. Imagine this, you get to hang out on one of our beautiful beaches and at the same time you get to help out these magnificent birds. What a Deal! Stewards word a 2 to 4 hour shift near one of the posted nesting sites. They explain to beachgoers what that area of beach is closed, and they teach them a little bit about the birds. (All training will be provided) They can even allow the public a chance to view the birds on the nests from a safe distance with a spotting scope. Other jobs Stewards can get involved in are helping to post nesting areas, monitoring nests, assisting with shorebird surveys, and participating in beach cleanups.
Volunteer Training is scheduled for May 5, 2011 6:00-8:30pm central time at the South Walton Center of NW FloridaState College, Room 119; 109 Greenway Trail (Off Hwy 331 South) Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
If you have questions, feel free to contact Alan Knothe with Audubon of Florida 850-200-6279 or aknothe@audubon.org "