STA5 STA5 tours are limited by SFWMD to 60 participants. Hendry-Glades Audubon will lead the next escorted tour to Stormwater Treatment Area 5 (STA-5) south of Clewiston on Saturday October 17th. Tours are open to anyone, but participants must register to reserve a space on the trips. Meet at the STA5 gate at 8:30 a.m. To sign up for the STA-5 Birding : 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. Ride sharing is encouraged in order to limit the number of cars driving on the STA5 levee during tours. Please bring completed release form with you to tour. A suggested donation of $1 per person helps defray HGAS expenses to provide this program. Bring water, snacks, and lunch. Walkie-Talkies are suggested. STA5 is 20 miles from the nearest gas station. Reservations are being accepted for March 6 and April -Decembre 2010.

Feb. 13-15: Great Backyard Bird Count Fun Weekend: No new reservations for cars being accepted

Feb. 13: Sarasota Audubon

Feb. 14: Manatee Audubon, Boca Raton Audubon

Feb. 15:

February 20: Harbor Ridge Bird Club

March 6: Reservations acceptedP> March 26 & 28 : Big "O" Birding Festival Tours:www.bigobirdingfestival.com April 10:

April 24: Massachusetts Audubon (18)

May 8 Spring North American Migration Count

May 22:

June 19:

July 17:

August 21:

Sept. 18: Fall North American Migration Count

October 16:

Nov. 13:

Nov. 27:

Dec. 4:

Dec. 18: Christmas Bird Count