All AAS Program Meetings are open to the general public.
September 17, 2014 —Research and Discovery in South Florida’s Mangroves: Unlocking the Secret of the Mangrove Cuckoo: Rachel Mullin of Ecostudies Institute will describe the ecology and life history of Mangrove Cuckoos at J. N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Using miniature radio-transmitters, the Institute tracks individual birds throughout the year to better understand their habitat requirements and seasonal movements. The social begins at 6:30 pm and the program at 7:00 pm at the Millhopper Library Meeting Room, 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville.
October 15, 2014 —Sharing Nature Through Photography: Katherine Edison will show how easy, effective, and fun it is to use photography as a teaching tool. She will present creative ways to use photography and will provide examples of easy project ideas and some basic photography pointers. The social begins at 6:30 pm and the program at 7:00 pm at the Millhopper Library Meeting Room, 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville.
November 10, 2014 —Peru’s Birding Rally Challenge: Adam Kent will described this competitive birding event designed to raise awareness about Peru’s diverse bird life. Adam participated in the southern Rally in 2013 and the northern Rally in 2014. Learn about some of the best places to bird in South America and see amazing photos of beautiful birds with names like Royal Sunangel and Marvelous Spatuletail. The social begins at 6:30 pm and the program at 7:00 pm at the Millhopper Library Meeting Room, 3145 NW 43rd Street, Gainesville.