Bay County Audubon Society’s Nature Connection 2024 Program features Safari Guide and Emperor Penguin ExpertBay County Audubon Society will celebrate its “Nature Connection 2024” Program main event on April 6 at the Holley Center, FSU PC campus. Keynote speaker is safari guide and naturalist Tom Nkwazi, “Big Tom” as he is known in his native…
Join the Christmas Bird Count: America's Oldest Citizen Science Project If you, or someone you know, would like to participate or have questions: contact Raya Pruner or Marvin Friel for details and area assignment. Raya.Pruner@gmail.com Marvin.bojo.Friel@gmail.com Phone: 1-352-214-3262 https://www.audubon.org/community-science/christmas-bird-count/history-christmas-bird-count
Join us for a free showing of the feature-length documentary "Purple Haze: A Conservation Film" at the Sarzin Lecture Hall, Gulf Coast State College. Meet Capt. Zach Steinhauser and enjoy his film about America's Most Loved Bird, the Purple Martin. Learn about their epic annual migration, what they eat, where they live, and why they are depending upon us…
2025 AUDUBON NATURE PHOTO EXHIBIT AND MOVIE NIGHTMarch 8, 2025 Photosubmissions are now closed. THE EXHIBITBay County Audubon, partnered with The Light Room, will hold the 2025 Nature Photo Exhibit at the FSU Panama City Holley Center on March 8, at 5:00 p.m. Here is your chance to give us your “Best Shot”. Submit 3 of your very favorite nature-themed photos! …
Earth Day 2025 Join BCAS and Other Local Conservation Groups 9:00am-1:00 pm Oaks by the Bay Park in St. Andrews …
WELCOME TO EARTH DAY 2O25 Date: Saturday, April 19th Time: 9am to 1pm Location: 'Oaks-by-the-Bay' Park, 10th St. and Chestnut Ave., St. Andrews 1) Participants: 'Earth-Day-Booths,' 'Saturday-Market-Vendors' and all of you! 2) Tree-Give-Giveaway: 'Florida Forest Service,' 240-1 Gal., Species- 'Red Maple, Crape Myrtle, Shumard Oak, Pecan, American Elm and Live Oak.' i.e. ‘booth-site,’ #16. 3) 'Singing and Dancing’/Performance:' a) 'Dancing:' the ‘Kasba-Dancers’…
Nature Connection 2026 our 4th Nature Connection With Four Outstanding Nature Events Dr. Douglas TallamyMarch 21, 2026Dr. Douglas Tallamy, an entomologist, is much more than an insect expert. He is professor of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at The University of Delaware. He is a nationwide spokesperson promoting the use of native (local) plants instead of exotic species from other…
Nature Connection 2026 Dr. Douglas Tallamy March 21, 2026 Dr. Douglas Tallamy, an entomologist, is much more than an insect expert. He is professor of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at The University of Delaware. He is a nationwide spokesperson promoting the use of native (local) plants instead of exotic species from other geographic areas thereby…
Opening Reception 5 - 7 pm MARCH 26th, 2026 Scott Rashid, owl expert, portrayed below, will be hosted by the GALLERY OF ART 850 at the Opening Reception March 26 from 5 - 7 pm. Located at 36 West Beach Drive next to the Mary Ola Miller Palm Preserve, and partnering with Bay County Audubon…
The Bay County Audubon Society and the Bay Arts Alliance, in partnership with The Public Eye, The Lightroom, and Innovations Federal Credit Union present: A Nature Photo Immersive Experience!
Scott Rashid, the "Owl Man" Saturday March 28th 3 p.m. FSU Holley Academic Center Scott Rashid, an ornithologist is an Owl expert. He has spent over 30 years working as a researcher, state and federal-licensed bird bander (approaching 20,000 bandings), licensed bird rehabilitator, lecturer, educator, and author of 7 books primarily about species of owls…
Be sure to come out to support Bay County Audubon as we celebrate Earth Day with other conservation organizations from 9:00 – 12:00. This is a family friendly event with activities for all ages! Stay tuned for more information. The Earth Day Proclamation reading will begin at 11:45.
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The 2024-25 season has ended. We are breaking for the summer. The montly birdwalks at Camp Helen will continue through the summer. The Board will be busy planning for our 2025-2026 activities. Check here often for updates.