Pelican Island Audubon Society
Serving Indian River County since 1964
Author: pelicanislandaudubon
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Algae Farm – A New Birding Site! – Egret Marsh Stormwater Park – Thanks to Keith McCully
The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.September 2010 Our county now has another innovative project by Keith McCully who was one of the main inventors of the stormwater filter screens next to the County’s Administration Complex of 26th St., which removes trash from the Main Canal before it gets to the Indian River Lagoon. Mid-August,…
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Our Vision: Audubon House
The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.May 2010 PIAS members have a vision: an Audubon center near a natural habitat or park drawing many visitors, allowing hands-on educational observations. This center would effectively open their eyes to the environmental issues; thus leading to appreciation, interest and advocacy in helping preserve and protect the wildlife and…
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Audubon House at ORCA
The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.April 2010 Great news! We are thrilled that on Tuesday April 6 the Indian River Board of County Commissioners (BCC) will consider approval of the lease for construction of our Audubon House at the Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area (ORCA). The meeting starts at 9:00 AM at the County Administration…
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Where have all the insects gone? Long time passing-When will they ever return? A Case for Native Gardens
The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.March 2010 Most folks know little about the most diverse group of organisms ever to evolve on our planet. And if they do, it is usually regarding a negative experience with mosquitoes, no-see-ums, cockroaches, wasps, termites, fire ants, or crop eating caterpillars. Usually the solution is to hire a…