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Collier County Audubon Society ~ 1020 8th Avenue South, Suite 2 ~ Naples, Florida ~ (239) 643-7822

 

Events & Programs

Feathers & Friends, Hiaasen big hits

Thank you to all who attended our 2012 Feathers & Friends Gala.

Featured speaker Carl Hiaasen was very funny and satirical, just as expected.

This is our annual fundraiser that we do in partnership with Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, and we were able to raise over $90,000 to put back into our advocacy and education programs.

We would like to thank our sponsors, Arthrex, In Memory of Marjorie Bausch Dresher, Dick & Peggy Notebaert, Northern Trust Bank & Capital Bank. We would also like to thank Naples Daily News, Lutgert Insurance & Landscapers Choice for their contributions to the event too.

We would also like to thank all the donors who graciously donated all our silent auction items and the Naples Beach Hotel for doing such a fabulous job.

CCAS 2011-2012 programs at Botanical Garden

This season's CCAS programs will be held at the Naples Botanical Gardens in the FGCU's Kapnick Center.

For a listing of all 2011-2012 programs, please click the Programs box at the top of the page.

Whole Foods to sponsor refeshments for 2011-2012 season programs

Collier County Audubon would like to thank Whole Foods Market in Naples for once again sponsoring all of the refreshments at our monthly programs this season. This generosity and support is greatly appreciated.

 

Local News

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News from Corkscrew Sanctuary

News from Fakahatchee

News from Florida Panther NWR

Annual report published

Click on the "Publications" box above to find our 2010-2011 Annual Report.

2010 Coastal Water Bird report

Ted Below has published the 2010 Coastal Water Bird report. Read the report on the CCAS Birding page.

Brad Cornell receives 2011 Pathfinder Award

Brad Cornell was recognized in January for his leadership in responsible land use.

Learn more...

Exotic orchid invading Southwest Florida

A non-native orchid from Southeast Asia has been found naturalized in Lee and Collier Counties. Brenda Thomas, from CREW, advises, "If you see this orchid, pull it up!" Learn more...

CCAS grant enhances elementary students' science education

A grant from the Collier County Audubon Society is providing students at three Immokalee elementary schools with special outdoor learning opportunities. Learn more...

CCAS partners in panther protection program

Read about our collaborative efforts with other organizations to protect the Florida Panther and its habitat through the Florida Panther Protection Program.

Invasive Species Task Force looking for volunteer help

Audubon of Florida partnered in an Invasive Species Task Force in October, 2009, to combat the spread of non-native invasive plant and animal species. Volunteers can help report and/or remove these species. Learn more...

 

General News

Naples Daily News runs article on Collier County environmental history

Read the article in its entirety, including information about the founding of the Collier County Audubon Society by Ted Below's mother Lilla.

Everglades Foundation releases economic study showing huge benefits of Everglades restoration

Released in October, the Mather Report on Everglades Restoration Economic Benefits shows manifold returns on public investment in restoration, from 3 to 10 times. Read the report, facts sheet and summary.

Shorebird volunteers needed

If you are interested in helping monitor shorebirds and devoting the time to help with this project, please email Brad Cornell or call him at the Audubon office, 643-7822.

Toyota/Audubon TogetherGreen program provides millions

Audubon was one of the organizations that received a substantial amounts of the Toyota grants and will in turn be issuing grants to the Audubon chapters across the country.  Check out the Together Green website to see such grants.

Living Green

Avoid plastic bags at grocery and other stores. Why? Check this multimedia link: The dangers of plastic bags.

Beware of plastic water bottles too! Why? Find out more in the "Living Green" section on our Conservation page.

Lighter Side

Top 10 reasons to become a bird watcher

An article by Bill Thompson, founding publisher of Birdwatcher's Digest

Collier County Audubon Society is endorsing Project Innovation.  Please go to www.projectinnovation.cc for additional information.

 

Brad Cornell receives 2011 Pathfinder Award

Since 2002, ULI Southwest Florida (Urban Land Institution-SW Florida) has given out a yearly Pathfinder Award. This year, the committee of 12 previous recipients unanimously voted on Brad Cornell as the 2011 recipient. 

This award recognizes individuals that best fulfill the ULI's mission, which is to provide leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide and will bring public attention to their benchmarking achievements.

The Pathfinder Award represents the pioneering spirit being recognized in the area's citizens who give back to the community whether it is through involvement in the political arena, environmental issues, building consensus, promoting regional cooperation, preserving biodiversity, enhancing natural resources, or any other contributions that add to the quality of life in Southwest Florida.

The award was presented to Brad on January 13, 2011, at The Winter Institute (Trends Conference) that was held at Olde Cypress in Naples.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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