Pelican Island Audubon Society
Serving Indian River County since 1964
Category: President’s Hoot
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Where have all the birds gone?
The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.May 2009 This is a query people have been calling and writing into the Audubon office. A few days ago, I met Todd McGrain, Associate Professor, at Cornell University, who starting The Lost Bird Project, which recognizes and immortalizes five North American birds (the passenger pigeon, Carolina parakeet, Labrador…
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Our 2009 Unsung Heroes
The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.April 2009 Many people working together giving their time leads to accomplishing great things. Pelican Island Audubon’s philosophy on giving awards is that it is so important to thank and recognize those who have contributed to our chapter and our community. We believe it will encourage theirs and others’…
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They won’t let up, constant vigilance is needed
The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.March 2009 Stimulating speakers at the February 5th Public Workshops organized by Commissioners Peter O’Bryan and Bob Solari. entitled, “the Economic Development Summit and Five Year Strategic Vision,” described innovative projects like turning our landfills into energy and improving our economy, bringing quality jobs through tourism, manufacturing businesses, and…
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What “Quality of Life” in Indian River County do we want?
The President’s Hootby Richard H. Baker, Ph.D.February 2009 What do you like about living in our community? We’ve often described it as living in paradise…but is it really? Are there actions we could undertaker to make our community even better? Are you worried it won’t be the same paradise in 10 years? Riki Ott, Ph.D.…