VENICE — The Friends of the Venice Public Library and Venice Area Audubon have partnered this year to increase education about local birds for children and adults throughout South Sarasota County.
Eileen Gerle, a Certified Florida Master Naturalist and Venice Area Audubon board member, will present “The Fabulous Birds of Southwest Florida” on Tuesday, Feb. 13 at 10:30 a.m. in the Community Room of the William H. Jervey, Jr. Library at 300 Nokomis Ave South in Venice.
Gerle will provide an introduction to many of the birds seen at local beaches and in area backyards, and present tips for beginning birders.
The Friends of the Venice Library will distribute a copy of The Kids’ Guide to Birds of Florida by Stan Tekiela to each student who attends one of Venice Audubon’s Second Grade Birdwatchers’ field trips at the Venice Rookery this winter.
Audubon’s Birdwatchers program has been serving South Sarasota County second-graders for 40 years. It has been recognized with several awards from Florida Audubon. The program includes two lessons led by Audubon instructors in classrooms and on their school campuses.