For information about STA5 tours and HGAS meetings go to:

http://www.hendrygladesaudubon.org

e-mail: sta5birding@embarqmail.com or use contact box at bottom of this page. STA5 BIRD-WATCHING TOURS (South Florida Birding Trail Site) Tours are limited to 60 participants.

Participants must register to reserve a space on the trips.

Tripss meet at STA5 gate at 8:30 a.m. To sign up for the STA-5 Birding Trip: Send an e-mail to Margaret England, at sta5birding@embarqmail.com

with your name and contact information including an emergency cell number for the tour day, the date you want to go, and the number in your party.

You may also leave a message at (863) 674-0695 or (863) 517-0202.

2012 Feb. 18, 19, 20 (Great Backyard Bird Count) Everyone Welcome

March 10

March 28, 29, 30, 31 Big “O” Birding Festival (small groups) http://www.bigobirdingfestival.com

April 7

April 21

May 12 Spring North American Migration Count

June 16

July 14

August 18

September 15 Fall North American Migration Count

October 13

Nov. 10

Nov. 24

Dec. 8

Dec. 22 Dec. 29 Ch

ristmas Bird Count

Hendry-Glades Audubon Society Website: http://www.hendrygladesaudubon.org

Lodging and Restaurants: Hendry County Tourism: Visit Hendry County http://www.visithendrycounty.com/

Clewiston Chamber of Commerce: Hotels and Restaurants http://www.clewiston.org /

Devil’s Garden Bird Park tours: http://floridawildbirds.com/tours/ 800-551-4375 Reservations Required

Clewiston Museum Features Friday Morning Eco-Tours to Lake Okeechobee, C&B Farms and STA5 Contact Butch Wilson for schedule : clewistonmuseum@embarqmail.com 863) 983-2870 http://clewistonmuseum.org/ Reservations required.

Audubon Special Rate: Best Western in Clewiston is offering special room rates with breakfast. You will need to say that you are participating in an Audubon event to get discount. The “ Season Special Rate ” Jan. – May will be $99 per room check on June-December Specials. call: .863-983-3400 Manager Vivian Perez Mention Audubon for Special Rates.