WVAS CALENDAR
2011-2012

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September  17(Sat) Fall Migration Bird Count
  27 (Tue)

CHAPTER MEETING

 The Garden Club of DeLand
865 South Alabama Ave.


6:30 PM Mix and mingle.

7:00 PM Brief meeting and program.

LYONIA ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
 Katrina Locke, Manager

Refreshments afterward. Wheelchair accessible,
Public welcome.

October 3 (Mon)    

FIELD TRIP
Washington Oaks State Park

  25 (Tue)

CHAPTER MEETING

 The Garden Club of DeLand
865 South Alabama Ave.


6:30 PM Mix and mingle.

7:00 PM Brief meeting and program.

"CAUGHT IN THE ACT: BIRDS IN ACTION"
Chuck Tague, Wildlife Photographer and Writer             

Refreshments afterward. Wheelchair accessible,
Public welcome.

  29(Sat)

FIELD TRIP
Blue Springs

We will meet in Blue Springs Park at the pavilion by the parking area near the river at 9 AM. There is an entrance fee so you may want to car pool on your own.  Bring a drink and snack.  This will only be a morning walk. Park staff will accompany us. Leading the walk will be Arnette Sherman 386-734-5840.

November 3(Thu) FIELD TRIP
Lyonia Scrub Jay Walk/Presentation

We meet at the Deltona Library at 9 AM. We will be given an inside tour followed by a walking tour of the Scrub Jay Habitat. This will likely be an easy hike of about 1 to 2 miles in soft sand to firm ground. This time of year is perfect to see these incredible birds getting ready for winter. Be sure to bring friends and a camera to take pictures of each other with our new found bird friends.  We will be done before lunch which is available at the library's cafeteria.

  19(Sat)

FIELD TRIP
Lake Apopka

We will be meeting at the Post Office parking lot on EAST New York Avenue at 8:00 AM. Find us in the north-east corner near the gas station. We will be car pooling. Bring water and lunch. This is an automobile birding trip and includes very little walking. We will be gone all day.

I will have been out there on the Wednesday and Friday before this trip so I should have a pretty good idea of what we can hope to see. There will be a lot of birds, that’s a given. Come and join us.

Harry Robinson 386-943-8342

  22(Tue)

CHAPTER MEETING

 The Garden Club of DeLand
865 South Alabama Ave.


6:30 PM Mix and mingle.

Make it, Bake it, Grow It
Silent & Live Auction

DATE:  Tuesday, November 22nd

TIME:  Starts at 7pm – Arrive early at 6:30pm to view items
 

Merchant Gift Certificates – Wildlife Art & Photography – Plants & Trees

Gourmet Cakes & Home Baked Goodies – Unusual Gift Items - Tandem Jump from Skydive DeLand – Echo Boat Trips from Quin’s Kayaks & Bill Flowers

Proceeds will benefit the Wildlife Rescue Center &Gopher Tortoise Rehab

Refreshments afterward. Wheelchair accessible,
Public welcome.

December 8(Thu)

FIELD TRIP
 Merritt Island NWR

Meet up with us at the NE corner of the Deland Post Office parking lot at 8:00 AM to arrange car pool. Drivers should receive $4 from each passenger for this trip. There may be an extra charge for Blackpoint Drive. This is an all day trip so bring lunch and snacks to last.        Harry Robinson 386-943-8342

  17(Sat) CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT
and
CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT TALLY and DINNER

Members are needed to participate in this event. Eyes and ears are all it takes, as other’s can identify the birds. You can sharpen your skills by learning from each other. Call Harry Robinson 943-8342 to get on a team.

January 19(Thu) CANCELLED

FIELD TRIP
Lake Woodruff NWR

  24(Tue)

CHAPTER MEETING

 The Garden Club of DeLand
865 South Alabama Ave.


6:30 PM Mix and mingle.

7:00 PM Brief meeting and program.

OKEFENOKEE NWR
Chip Campbell, Visitor Services

Refreshments afterward. Wheelchair accessible,
Public welcome.

February 4(Sat) FIELD TRIP
Lake Apopka
  25(Sat) FIELD TRIP
Beginning Birding Class
  28(Tue)

CHAPTER MEETING

 The Garden Club of DeLand
865 South Alabama Ave.


6:30 PM Mix and mingle.

7:00 PM Brief meeting and program.

FLORIDA BLACK BEARS
Cathy Connolly, FWC, Black Bear Management

Refreshments afterward. Wheelchair accessible,
Public welcome.

March 6(Tue) FIELD TRIP
Orlando Wetlands
  22(Thu) FIELD TRIP
Blue Heron boat trip
*Reservations Required*
  27(Tue)

CHAPTER MEETING

 The Garden Club of DeLand
865 South Alabama Ave.


6:30 PM Mix and mingle.

7:00 PM Brief meeting and program.

BATS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
Lance Koch, Manager, Lake Woodruff NWR

Refreshments afterward. Wheelchair accessible,
Public welcome.

April TBA Spring Migration Bird Count
  19(Thu) FIELD TRIP
Gamble Place
  24(Tue)

CHAPTER MEETING

 The Garden Club of DeLand
865 South Alabama Ave.


6:30 PM Mix and mingle.

7:00 PM Brief meeting and program.

WILDLIFE REHABILITATION
Erin Holder, DVM Wildlife Rescue Center

Refreshments afterward. Wheelchair accessible,
Public welcome.

May 3(Thu) FIELD TRIP
Marine Science Center
  22(Tue) INSTALLATION BANQUET