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SUMMARY:Earth Day at Oaks by the Bay 2026
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org/upcoming-event/earth-day-at-oaks-by-the-bay-2026/
LOCATION:Oaks by the Bay Park\, 2715 W 10th St.\, Panama City\, FL\, 32401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Earth Day,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Scott Rashid\, "The Owl Man"
DESCRIPTION:Scott Rashid\, the “Owl Man”\nSaturday March 28th 3 p.m.\nFSU Holley Academic Center \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nScott 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 and other birds\, such as the American Kestrel and Northern Goshawk. At 3:00 p.m.\, March 28th at the Holley Center\, Scott will present a multi-media compilation of his formidable body of knowledge of owls and other birds from from three decades of field work with videos\, photos\, anecdotes and owl box camera images.  Scott is also an accomplished artist. His incredible watercolor nature art work will be on exhbit while he is here. The Opening reception for his art show is March 26th at the Gallery of Art 850. \n\n\n\n\nFor Tickets To Scott Rashid’s  Presentation and related events\n\n\n\n\nClick here
URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org/upcoming-event/scott-rashid-the-owl-man/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Nature Photo Immersive Experience
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org/upcoming-event/nature-photo-immersive-experience/
LOCATION:Panama City Center For the Arts\, 19 E 4th St\,\, Panama City\, FL\, 32401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Gallery of Art 850 Opening Reception for Scott Rashid\, Nature Watercolorist
DESCRIPTION:Opening Reception 5 – 7 pm\nMARCH 26th\, 2026\nScott 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 Society\, the Gallery will provide the perfect venue for nature lovers and art aficionados to grasp Scott’s unique blend of Cubism and Realism in a watercolor medium. Living in Estes Park\, Colorado\, adjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park\, Scott paints what is his life work – helping and protecting birds as a naturalist\, author\, rehabilitator\, and bander\, then portraying them in all their startling beauty in his inimitable style fusing layers of color into one essence of Bird. Don’t miss this remarkable showing which will continue through May 2\, every Wednesday through Saturday from 11am – 5 pm\, at the Gallery of Art 850. All of his works of art at this exhibition will be for sale. \n \n 
URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org/upcoming-event/gallery-of-art-850-opening-reception-for-scott-rashid-nature-watercolorist/
LOCATION:Gallery of Art 850\, Address: 36 W Beach Dr\, \, Panama City\, FL\, 32401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Douglas Tallamy Presents: Homegrown National Park 
DESCRIPTION:Nature Connection 2026\n\nDr. Douglas Tallamy\nMarch 21\, 2026\nDr. 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 fighting invasive species which can displace local ecosystems. His presentation is entitled “Homegrown National Park”.\nIf everyone planted part of their yard with native plants\, this area of millions of yards would be bigger than our National Parks! Doug’s big idea is to plant local species of flowers\, bushes\, and trees\, which will attract and feed local insects\, which will then nourish local caterpillars\, bees\, moths\, butterflies\, and birds as part of local natural ecosystems.\nThePprogram begins at 8:00 a.m. at the Captain Anderson Event Center.  \n8am – Plant Fair (ends at 11:30am) \n9am – “Meet and Greet” Doug Tallamy\, coffee and refreshments \n9:40am – Student Acorn Planting Session with Dr. Tallamy \n10am – Main Event: “Homegrown National Park” presentation by Doug Tallamy \n11am – Audience Q&A w/ Doug Tallamy \nClick Here to Purchase Tickets
URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org/upcoming-event/homegrown-national-park/
LOCATION:Captain Anderson’s Event Center\, 5550 N Lagoon Dr\,\, Panama City Beach\, FL\, 32408\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Nature Connection 2026
DESCRIPTION:Nature Connection 2026\n  our 4th Nature Connection\n With Four Outstanding Nature Events\n  \nDr. Douglas Tallamy\nMarch 21\, 2026\nDr. 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 fighting invasive species which can displace local ecosystems. His presentation is entitled “Homegrown National Park”.  \nIf everyone planted part of their yard with native plants\, this area of millions of yards would be bigger than our National Parks! Doug’s big idea is to plant local species of flowers\, bushes\, and trees\, which will attract and feed local insects\, which will then nourish local caterpillars\, bees\, moths\, butterflies\, and birds as part of local natural ecosystems. \n  \n \nDr. Tallamy in a natural landscape. \n  \nIf your home has a yard\, you need to hear Dr. Tallamy. He will discuss why and how you can change your yard into a natural landscape full of the web of life. Dr. Tallamy’s latest book is appropriately entitled “How Can I Help? Saving Nature with Your Yard”. Help him help us learn how to make our yards more nature friendly by attending his presentation on the morning of March 21 at the Captain Anderson’s Event Center\, close to Captain Anderson’s Restaurant.    We thank Sweetbay Chapter Florida Native Plant Society in Panama City and Sandhills Native Nursery in Fountain for assisting with bringing Dr. Tallamy’s message to our locale. \nFor Tickets To Doug Tallamy’s Presentation and related events \n					\n									Click here\n					 \n  March 26 from 5–7 p.m.\nScott Rashid\,  Owlist and Watercolorist\nGALLERY OF ART 850 Opening Reception\n Scott Rashid\, owl expert\, portrayed below\, will be hosted by the GALLERY OF ART 850 at an 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 Society\, the Gallery will provide the perfect venue for nature lovers and art aficionados to grasp Scott’s unique blend of Cubism and Realism in a watercolor medium. \n Living in Estes Park\, Colorado\, adjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park\, Scott paints what is his life work – helping and protecting birds as a naturalist\, author\, rehabilitator\, and bander\, then portraying them in all their startling beauty in his inimitable style fusing layers of color into one essence of Bird. Don’t miss this remarkable showing which will continue through May 2\, every Wednesday through Saturday from 11am – 5 pm\, at the Gallery of Art 850. All of his works of art at this exhibition will be for sale. \n \nMarch 27\, 2026 5p.m.-7 p.m.\nEveryone is invited to submit  nature photos for an opportunity to participate in  our exciting new “immersive” photo experience without charge. After opening night the display will continue at the Center for the Arts for visitors to see until late April.  To enter scan the QR code on the poster. \n															\n					\n									View Photo Exhibit\n					 \n \nScott Rashid\nMarch 28th\n																														 \nScott Rashid  an ornithologist is an Owl expert.  Scott 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 and other birds\, such as the American Kestrel and Northern Goshawk. He will also an accomplished and he will  exhibit his incredible watercolor nature art work while here.   \nScott is an energetic and passionate Naturalist who has kindly consented to a number of  presentations at schools and special small group activities throughout the week before his “Grand Finale” event at the Holley Center on the 28t.  For a complete schedule check you emails or click here. \nAt the FSU Holley Center\, in the evening of March 28 Scott will present a multi-media compilation of his formidable knowledge of owls and other birds from from three decades of field work\, with videos\, photos\, anecdotes and owl box camera images.   \n \nFor Tickets To Scott Rashid’s  Presentation and related events\n					\n									Click here
URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org/upcoming-event/nature-connection-2026/
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SUMMARY:Earth Day 2025
DESCRIPTION: WELCOME TO EARTH DAY 2O25\nDate: Saturday\, April 19th\nTime: 9am to 1pm\nLocation: ‘Oaks-by-the-Bay’ Park\, 10th St. and Chestnut Ave.\, St. Andrews\n \n \n1) Participants: ‘Earth-Day-Booths\,’ ‘Saturday-Market-Vendors’ and all of you!\n \n2) 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.\n \n3) ‘Singing and Dancing’/Performance:’ a) ‘Dancing:‘ the ‘Kasba-Dancers’ and ‘the-Parvanas\,’ i.e. Belly-Dancers\, and ‘Sunset-Hula’\, b) Singing: ‘Gulf Tones Barbershop Chorus'(30 members). Performance Coordinator: Jessica Shirvan\, location: ‘Park Pavilion\,’ adjacent 10th st.\n \n4) Earth-Day-Proclamation-Reading: 11:45 am\, Mayor ‘Doc’ Rohan.  Near ‘ entrance\, west-of- Park-pavilion\,’ \n \n5) Special-Booth-Events: Children’s Hobbies\, ‘booth-site’ #2\, maybe others\, last year\, also\, ‘canvas painting.’
URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org/upcoming-event/earth-day-2025/
LOCATION:Oaks by the Bay Park\, 2715 W 10th St.\, Panama City\, FL\, 32401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frank DePinto":MAILTO:fdepinto2@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY:Earth Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:Earth Day 2025\n\nJoin BCAS and Other Local Conservation Groups\n\n\n9:00am-1:00 pm\n                                   Oaks by the Bay Park in St. Andrews                                                  
URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org/upcoming-event/earth-day-2/
LOCATION:Oaks by the Bay Park\, 2715 W 10th St.\, Panama City\, FL\, 32401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Earth Day,Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Frank DePinto":MAILTO:fdepinto2@hotmail.com
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SUMMARY:2025 AUDUBON NATURE PHOTO EXHIBIT
DESCRIPTION:2025 AUDUBON NATURE PHOTO EXHIBIT AND MOVIE NIGHT \nMarch 8\, 2025 \n Photosubmissions are now closed. \n \n\n\n\n																														 \nTHE EXHIBIT\nBay 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!  Join us for this unique event with friends and family for a ”Nature Photos Movie Night.” Photos will be displayed as a digital slideshow/movie on FSU’s high-definition\, 12’X20′ LED wall. It will also be featured on our website and the Light Room.   \nTHE PROGRAM\nThe evening will begin with a presentation by Scott Harris\, wildlife photographer and author of the book “Raptor Quest.” Scott will talk about his journey across the USA finding birds of prey\, such as owls\, hawks\, and eagles. He will share his breathtaking photos and engaging stories. \n                                  5 – 6 pm:  Scott Harris “RaptorQuest\,” with audience Q&A.  \n                                  6 – 7 pm:  “Nature Movie Night” show. \n                                  7 – 7:15 pm:  Audience discussion and drawing for Door Prizes. \nOur purpose in this Exhibition is to inspire community awareness of nature\, by sharing your favorite nature photos\, any nature subject “from birds to the total environment\,” with everyone else in attendance\, to promote the need for conservation in Bay County and its surrounding counties.  When we share\, we all become more aware of nature’s beauty. \nThis event is possible through the generosity of the Isaac W. Byrd Family Foundation and the Fyfe Family Foundation. \n 
URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org/upcoming-event/2025-audubon-nature-photo-exhibit/
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SUMMARY:Purple Haze: A Conservation Film
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin 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 to ensure their survival.  Seating is limited – mark your calendars now and sign up for your complimentary ticket. \nSponsored by: Panhandle Gator Club\, Bay County Audubon Society\, City of Panama City\, and Gulf Coast State College.
URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org/upcoming-event/purple-haze-a-conservation-film/
LOCATION:Sarzin Lecture Hall\, Gulf Coast State College 5230 U.S. 98\, Panama City\,Panama City\, FL\, 34201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Programs,Special Events
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SUMMARY:2024 BCAS Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:Join the Christmas Bird Count: America’s Oldest Citizen Science Project \nIf you\, or someone you know\, would like to participate or have questions: contact Raya Pruner or Marvin Friel for details and area assignment.\nRaya.Pruner@gmail.com\n Marvin.bojo.Friel@gmail.com\n Phone:  1-352-214-3262\nhttps://www.audubon.org/community-science/christmas-bird-count/history-christmas-bird-count
URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org/upcoming-event/2024-bay-county-audubon-christmas-bird-count/
CATEGORIES:Field Trips,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Nature Connection 2024
DESCRIPTION:Bay County Audubon Society’s Nature Connection 2024 Program features Safari Guide and Emperor Penguin Expert\nBay 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 country of Botswana\, Africa. He is a fully-licensed professional safari guide of more than 15 years. Also scheduled to present is Noah Strycker\, who has extensively studied birds and lived with penguins\, as his authorship of six books will attest. Both presenters will tell you their personal stories of what they are observing and learning about the current state of nature in our changing world. Big Tom currently guides in the northern part of Botswana\, in the Okavango Delta\, close to Chobe National Park (home to 100\,000 plus elephants) and world-famous Victoria Falls in nearby Zimbabwe. A quick google search (replete with National Geographic videos) will reveal the magic of the Okavango Delta. \nBig Tom brings a unique source of knowledge about Wild Africa\, offering us a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to learn about the environmental issues facing the shrinking African natural habitat. The iconic image of Africa is perhaps best revealed by the fauna and flora of the Serengeti\, host to elephants\, lions\, wildebeest\, crocodiles\, hippos\, giraffes\, antelopes\, acacia trees\, and exotic birds\, to name a few\, a migration wonder of the natural world. His message will include discussion of issues with far-reaching consequences\, such as: what is happening to the environment across Africa today? What are the threatened species – are rhinos near extinction? Are elephant populations under threat? Is vital habitat being lost? Is there time to fix these situations? How do these events relate to each of us? \nWe are indeed fortunate to have Noah Strycker back again to present after he headlined our “Nature Connection 2022” Program. At that event Noah delivered a standing-ovation presentation about his around-the-world birding odyssey in 2015 during which he visited 41 countries\, all seven continents\, identifying a record-setting 6\,042 bird species. He hasn’t slowed down much since then\, as you will discover at the Program. He has visited the Arctic and Antarctica numerous times\, compiling a vast knowledge of these icy regions through these visits and scientific studies.  \nThis time\, Noah will update us on his current area of intense nature focus\, the status of the Emperor Penguin in Antarctica. See a few of his photos in the above linked article\, “Tom’s Story” (& Noah’s Penguin Update). Recent reporting suggests Emperor Penguin populations are suffering serious nesting\, thus survival\, issues due to accelerating melting sea ice (their chicks only hatch on ice). \nIn addition to his presentation on Emperor Penguins at the upcoming April 6 event\, Noah will again visit many of our local schools for an updated program about penguins and nature. Big Tom will be speaking at local high schools about the African story. \nWe are all indeed fortunate to have these two naturalists to be here with us to present a treasure trove of nature information about how things are going in the real world of nature. To participate\, consider attending and donating through our tickets on sale. \nDepending on the type of ticket (level of donation) purchased to attend the April 6 main event\, there are several enhancements to the main Program presentations. Please see the Ticket Information after this article which provides those features and their times. These may include a “Meet and Greet” with our two speakers\, a catered buffet\, string quartet\, the North Bay Haven High School Choralaires\, and photo exhibits. \nTo buy or order tickets\, or get more information (reserving a table\, payment options\, etc.) call Brian Dusseault at 850-832-7579\, or email him at bdusseault@aol.com (please put Tickets in the subject line). You can also leave a message about tickets on this website at “CONTACT”. \nNet proceeds mainly go to the Bay Education Foundation\, which funds grants to public school/charter teachers who apply for nature-related classroom projects. Also\, part of the proceeds will be directed to a community school where three of Big Tom’s children attend in his hometown of Kazungula\, Botswana. Hope to see you on April 6! For more detailed information on the background of the two presenters and features photography while on African Safari and penguins in Antarctica. Click on the sidebar article entitled “Tom’s Story” (& Noah’s Penguin Update) following the “Schedule of Events” above top on the right. \nLocation\nFSU Holley Academic Center\n4750 Collegiate Dr.Panama City\, FL 32405 \nSchedule of Events\n3:30pm\n“Meet and Greet” with “Big Tom” and Noah: Bring your safari questions for Tom and your Arctic tours and expeditions questions for Noah. \n4:45pm\nCatered buffet\, heavy hors d’oeuvres; cash bar.String quartet\, photo exhibition. North Bay Haven High School Choralaires \n6:30 – 8:15pm\nFeatured Programwith Noah & “Big Tom” \nTom’s Story\n(& Noah’s penguin update)\n														\n															 \nTicket Information\n\n\n							Nature Visionary\n																			$1000 and up \n\n							Includes reserved table for 8 to attend all events						 \n				\n\n							Nature Builder (can create a table with several more)\n																			$250 \n\n							Includes 2 reserved seats to attend all events						 \n				\n\n							Nature Patron\n																			$175 \n\n							Includes 2 unreserved seats to attend all events						 \n				\n\n							Nature Advocate\n																			$65 \n\n							Includes 1 ticket for Buffet and Featured Program						 \n				\n\n							General Admission\n																			$30 \n\n							Includes 1 Ticket to the Featured Program						 \n				\n\n							General Admission – Seniors\n																			$25 \n\n							Includes 1 Ticket to the Featured Program						 \n				\n\n							General Admission – Youth\n																			$10 \n\n							Includes 1 Ticket to the Featured Program						 \n				\n\nProceeds go to Bay Education Foundation & “Big Tom’s”\nCommunity School in Botswana\, Africa
URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org/upcoming-event/nature-connection-2024/
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SUMMARY:Special Events Coming Soon!
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