BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bay County Audubon Society - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bay County Audubon Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260309T183000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260309T200000 DTSTAMP:20260602T221330 CREATED:20260215T174336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T213302Z UID:2267-1773081000-1773086400@baycountyaudubon.org SUMMARY:March 9th Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Birding at 29 Below \nJim Anderton will speak about his February 2025 trip to the Sax-Zim bog and other locations in northern Minnesota.  His talk will recap his experiences and excite us with his outstanding photography. Jim a member of  Choctawhatchee Bay Audubon Society.  He is an avid birder and coordinates their Annual Christimas Bird Count.  Long known among serious birders as THE place to find the Great Gray\, other Northern Owls and Ginches in winter.  The Sax-Zim Bog is described  a “magic mix” of habitats that attracts a unique array of species not found in other parts of the United States.  The Great Gray Owl in the figure was photographed at the Sax-Zim Bog and appears on the Friends of The Sax-Zim Bog website. URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org/upcoming-event/march-9th-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:St Andrews Episcopal Church Parish Hall\, 1608 Baker Court\, Panama City\, FL\, 32401\, United States CATEGORIES:Monthly Meeting,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baycountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Great-Gray-Owl-hoar-frost-Admiral-Road-Sax-Zim-Bog-MN-IMG_1592-Version-2-e1773006376591.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260311T081500 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260311T103000 DTSTAMP:20260602T221330 CREATED:20260216T234345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T234758Z UID:2563-1773216900-1773225000@baycountyaudubon.org SUMMARY:Birding and Native Plant Walk at Florida Caverns State Park DESCRIPTION:Come with us to see a wide assortment of birds and native flowering plants\, including columbines\, trilliums\, Indian pinks and Zephyr lilies. The park is recovering from the devastating effects of Hurricane Michael\, but trails are open and very popular this time of year. Bring binoculars\, cameras and hiking shoes. The trails are uneven and rocky in places. Bring a picnic lunch. Meet at the main parking area in front of the visitor center at 8:15AM. Allow one hour driving time from Panama City. There is a $5.00 admission fee per car. URL:https://baycountyaudubon.org/upcoming-event/birding-and-native-plant-walk-at-florida-caverns-state-park/ LOCATION:Florida Caverns State Park\, 3345 Caverns Rd\, Marianna\, Florida\, 32446\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trips ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/avif:https://baycountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/TT_Florida_Caverns_5_0.avif ORGANIZER;CN="Ron Houser":MAILTO:ronhouser84@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329 DTSTAMP:20260602T221330 CREATED:20260215T214203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T172235Z UID:2542-1774051200-1774742399@baycountyaudubon.org 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/ CATEGORIES:Special Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baycountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Doug-Tallamy-Save-the-Date-v3-2_Page_1_Image_0001-e1766445294552.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260321T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260321T120000 DTSTAMP:20260602T221330 CREATED:20260307T235816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260308T222915Z UID:2696-1774080000-1774094400@baycountyaudubon.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baycountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Doug-Tallamy-2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Dusseault":MAILTO:bdusseault@aol.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260326T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260326T190000 DTSTAMP:20260602T221330 CREATED:20260306T162435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T171416Z UID:2640-1774544400-1774551600@baycountyaudubon.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baycountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/scott-Rashid-WC-e1772815845323.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260327T170000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260327T170000 DTSTAMP:20260602T221330 CREATED:20260215T205908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T215732Z UID:2533-1774630800-1774630800@baycountyaudubon.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://baycountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Immersive-Display-Poster-Printed-Distribution-1-scaled-e1771286890169.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260328T150000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260328T170000 DTSTAMP:20260602T221330 CREATED:20260306T201650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T202953Z UID:2682-1774710000-1774717200@baycountyaudubon.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://baycountyaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Scott-Rashid-in-the-fiels-e1766445464709.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR