Pelican Island Audubon Society
celebrates its 50th Anniversary! 1964 - 2014

View the Chapter Charter | Learn more about our 50th Anniversary.

Our Mission: To preserve and protect the animals, plants, and natural communities
in Indian River County through advocacy, education, and public awareness.

General Meetings - Click for more information.
April 14 - Black Vulture Populations on the Kennedy Space Center/MINWR with Eric Stolen, Ph.D.
April 21 - What do the indicators tell us about the quality of life in Fellsmere and Gifford? with Graham Cox, Ph.D.

Other News

Oslo boat ramp backers target of probe
Pelican Island Audubon: 50 years of protecting nature
Ospreys put Blue Cypress Lake on birders' map
Snail Kite survey on Lake Okeechobee

Archive

The Pelican Island Audubon Society offers guided pontoon boat tours of Blue Cypress Lake for up to 8 persons per trip.  Expert guides Dr. Richard H. Baker and Bob Bruce provide a unique insight into the wildlife, habitats, and beautiful scenery of one of Florida’s special places.  Sunrise and sunset tours are offered for a donation of $85 per person.  The tours are a fundraiser for the Pelican Island Audubon Society.  Food and drinks are included.  For information and reservations, please call 772-567-3520 or e-mail piaudubon@bellsouth.net. View the flyer.

• Grant Gilmore on the importance of the Oslo boat area
• Crisis in the Indian River Lagoon
• Put stronger teeth into law to keep lagoon free of nutrients
• This is one 'improvement' lagoon can do without

• Quality of Life Indicator Project
• Indian River Lagoon Coalition Call to Action
• Indian River County Water Coming & Going
• Richard Baker: Fighting to Protect the Lagoon
• Various Hoots

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