CROW presents weekly Speaker Series program
Presented by LCEC, the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife’s weekly Speaker Series continues on Feb. 4 with “Introduction to Wildlife Photography” by Kim Patmore, photographer and CROW supporter.
The program is designed for beginner aspiring photographers and will conclude with an opportunity to photograph one of CROW’s animal ambassadors. Learn tips and hints about photography basics, lighting and composition to help capture the best wildlife photographs suitable for framing.
Patmore is a retired financial executive and current financial consultant who divides her time between Sanibel and Colorado. She has fine-tuned her photography work over the past 10 years, specializing in wildlife photography. Patmore uses her photography to benefit non-profit organizations and has created and produced the annual CROW calendar for the past six years.
Speaker Series programs begin at 4:15 p.m. in the Visitor Education Center, at 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Road, and are approximately one hour in length. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 13-17 and free for children age 12 and under. Space is limited, so advanced registration is highly recommended.
For more information, visit www.CROWClinic.org/articles/2020-speaker-series-presented-by-lcec.
CROW presents weekly Speaker Series program
Presented by LCEC, the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife’s weekly Speaker Series continues on Jan. 28 with “Living with Burrowing Owls” by Beverly Saltonstall, volunteer for the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife.
Cape Coral has the largest population of burrowing owls (Athene cunicularia floridana) in Florida, with an estimated 1,000 nesting pairs and upward of 2,500 burrows within the city limits. While the owls are quite tolerant of humans, their homes are still being threatened. Come out to learn about their habitat and hunting characteristics so you can cohabitate with this remarkable species.
Saltonstall fell in love with burrowing owls when she moved to the Cape 15 years ago. Shortly after arriving, she learned about the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife and has since been involved with protecting and educating others about the owls as a volunteer and charter member.
Speaker Series programs begin at 4:15 p.m. in the Visitor Education Center, at 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Road, and are approximately one hour in length. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 13-17 and free for children age 12 and under. Space is limited, so advanced registration is highly recommended.
For more information, visit www.CROWClinic.org/articles/2020-speaker-series-presented-by-lcec.
CROW presents weekly Speaker Series program
Presented by LCEC, the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife’s weekly Speaker Series continues on Jan. 21 with “Fast Hands or No Hands” by Patty and Allen Register, owners of Gatorama.
Gatorama is a historic roadside tourist attraction and alligator farm in Glades County, exhibiting the largest collection of large alligators and crocodiles in the United States. During the presentation, the Registers will share their story of Gatorama’s sustainable model for the recovery of an endangered species. The presentation also will feature a live animal encounter for attendees.
Speaker Series programs begin at 4:15 p.m. in the Visitor Education Center, at 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Road, and are approximately one hour in length. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 13-17 and free for children age 12 and under. Space is limited, so advanced registration is highly recommended.
For more information, visit www.CROWClinic.org/articles/2020-speaker-series-presented-by-lcec.
CROW presents weekly Speaker Series program
Presented by LCEC, the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife’s weekly Speaker Series continues on Jan. 14 with “The Story of Ospreys” by Claudia Burns, International Osprey Foundation volunteer.
Ospreys are large brown and white raptors who breed in Southwest Florida from December through April and can be seen diving for live fish in shallow waters throughout the area. Because they build their nests right out in the open, their behavior is easy to observe, but not always easy to understand. This presentation uses photos, videos and recorded vocalizations to explain osprey behavior.
Sanibel resident Claudia Burns has been a Nestwatch Volunteer for the International Osprey Foundation for more than 20 years. In the past, she has partnered with Bird Westall to deliver the presentation at both the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge and CROW.
Speaker Series programs begin at 4:15 p.m. in the Visitor Education Center, at 3883 Sanibel-Captiva Road, and are approximately one hour in length. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 13-17 and free for children age 12 and under. Space is limited, so advanced registration is highly recommended.
For more information, visit www.CROWClinic.org/articles/2020-speaker-series-presented-by-lcec.