San-Cap Audubon to mark anniversary with celebration
Free and open to the public, the Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Society will hold its 70th Anniversary Celebration on Jan. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Founder’s Room at The Community House on Sanibel.
The communities of Sanibel and Captiva are invited to attend.
“We are excited to host the community and celebrate with those who share the common mentality for the love of birds and their conservation,” outgoing President Phyllis Gresham said.
One of the oldest organizations on the islands, it is excited to finally recognize its milestone year.
“We had plans of celebrating our 70th anniversary in a timely manner in early 2023, but Hurricane Ian put us on a different timeline,” she said.
In the early 1950s, B.K. “Ben” Boyce recognized that Sanibel and Captiva had a population with a strong awareness and appreciation for conservation engendered by Jay Norwood “Ding” Darling’s local influence. In 1953, he organized the Sanibel-Captiva chapter and was elected as its first president.
The San-Cap Audubon reported that many past presidents have been staunch local conservation influencers. Name recognition of these past leaders will be on display during the celebration.
Since the chapter’s inception, it has been involved in local conservation efforts and collaborations, including conducting guided bird walks, hosting speakers series, funding scholarships, holding Christmas bird counts and assisting other conservation efforts.
The chapter’s achievements include posting bird crossing signs and lowering speed limits on the Sanibel Causeway and Sanibel-Captiva Road, establishing the Sanibel Vegetation Committee, starting native plant walks and advocating for land conservation.
“We are very proud to represent such a long-standing organization and are excited to celebrate with valued San-Cap Audubon affiliates and the community,” Gresham said.
Complimentary cake, cookies and refreshments will be served.
RSVPs are requested by Jan. 13.
For more information or to RSVP, contact san.capaudubon@gmail.com.
For more information about the Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Society, visit https://san-capaudubon.org/ or its Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/703490130369847/.
The Community House is at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.
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IF YOU GO
What
70th Anniversary Celebration
Who
Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Society
When
Jan. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Where
The Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel
Details
Free and open to the community