Check our Calendar of Events for a full list of meetings and events.
PRAS Brochure2022-2023 Peace River Audubon Society Program Schedule
2022-2023 Field Trips and Walkabouts
General Public Welcome at All Walkabouts and Field Trips
Walkabouts—These easy walks last about two hours and are usually close to home. Walkabouts normally begin at 8:00 AM on the first Tuesday of each month.
Field Trips—These usually take place on the Saturday after the Thursday evening programs. Field trips, which will last from a half day to a full day, also begin at 8:00 AM. It is recommended that participants bring lunches along.
September 17 Kayak the Mangroves – Don Pedro State Park
Meet: 8:30AM 8450 Placida Rd. Guide: Mike Weisensee
Call Nicole (941-265-2925) $50 Englewood SUP
October 11 Walkabout Audubon Pennington Park – Rob Mills (Cancelled due to Hurricane Ian)
October 15 Field Trip to STA 5/6 – Steve Buczynski Limited spots. Email: bctrackwalker@gmail.com
Free Registration link: Eventbrite
November 15 Walkabout CHEC Alligator Creek – Chris Salmonsen
November 19 Field Trip Celery Fields – Bren Curtis (Crowley Museum – Postponed until February)
December 13 Walkabout Amberjack – Bren Curtis, Email: bctrackwalker@gmail.com
December 17 Christmas Bird Count – Tony Licata, Email praspresident@gmail.com or aflicata02@gmail.com
January 1 Ollie’s Pond – Dave Lancaster
January 10 Walkabout CHEC Cedar Point – Mike Weisensee and Tome Shaaltrel
Saturday, Jan 21 Prairie Shell Creek – Jayne Johnson, Email: jaynechristine@live.com
February 14 Walkabout – Wildflower Preserve – Mike Weisensee and Eva Furner
February 17 Field Trip – Field Trip to Crowley Museum – Sharon Wilcox, Email: swilcox@fastmail.fm
March 14 Walkabout – Kiwanis Park – Phyllis Cady/Shannon McGinnis
March 18 Field Trip PineCraft Park – Bren Curtis Email: bctrackwalker@gmail.com
April 1 – PRAS Birdathon
April 11 Walkabout – Seaboard Grade Rd Cecil Webb – Barb Segal
TBA – Ft. Desoto
2022-2023 Meetings and Events
Most Meetings Will Begin at 7:00 PM
(General Public Welcome at All Meetings)
September 15 – Native American Calusa of SW Florida – Dr. Jennifer Zoebelein, Charlotte County Historian
October 20 – The Current Health of Charlotte County Waters – Brandon Moody, Water Quality Manager, Charlotte County Commissioners
November 4 – Peace River Bird Conservation Talk Bren Curtis CHEC
November 17 – So You Think You Know Pelicans – Kate Borduas
December 15 – Potluck Super & Photo Contest
January 19 – CBC Bird Slide Show Tony Licata and Barb Segal
February 13 – Dedication at CHEC Ron Mills Bird Blind on Burnt Store Road
February 16 – How to Cope with Backyard Wildlife – Jayne Johnson FWC Sr. Wildlife Biologist
March 16 – Protection for the Florida Panther – Brad Cornell
April 20 – Love is in the Air – Reinier Munguia
May 18 – Owl Presentation – Eileen Gerle
TBA – Look for Boat Trip down Peace River
TBA – Banquet March or April