What we’re about
Greetings All~!
Welcome to Birds, Butterflies & Botany~!
We can do things like:
Discuss methods of native plant gardening.
Take field trips to preserved areas and learn native plants.
Go to different plant nurseries together.
Meet and talk about how to attract birds & butterflies to your garden.
Explore turning our yards into an urban wildlife habitat.
Tour each other's gardens, maybe have a picnic on site.
Exchange cuttings and seeds.
Share advice, books and resources.
Take field trips to do some birdwatching.
For more information about Cuplet Fern, check out: CupletFern.fnpschapters.org
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Photo Contest Deadline is April 30, 2024Needs location
Orange Audubon Society’s 36th annual Kit and Sidney Chertok Florida Native Nature Photography Contest has an entry deadline of April 30, 2024 (this is an extended deadline).
The contest's mission is to promote interest and concern in native fauna and flora of Florida and to encourage nature photography. So no human-made elements can be in your photos, just Florida nature. If you make a mistake, and your bird or other animal is sitting on a non-native plant, the screening committee will catch that and you will be notified to resubmit at not additional cost.
A maximum of 5 images can be submitted per person.
There are three contest divisions:NOVICE: For new and less experienced amateur photo hobbyists. Entry fee is $5 per image for Audubon members; $10 per image for Non-Audubon members. Non-members can join Orange Audubon while entering, using the 2024 Adult Chertok Registration Form linked below.
ADVANCED: For experienced photographers who have practiced and honed their skills over time. Advanced amateurs and professionals are both welcome. The Advanced Category entry fee is $5 per image for Audubon members; $10 per image for Non-Audubon members. Non-members can join Orange Audubon while entering, using the 2024 Adult Chertok Registration Form linked below.
YOUTH: For participants 17 years of age or younger at time of entry. The Youth category entry fee is $2 per image for Audubon members, $4 per image for non-Audubon members.
Non-members can join Orange Audubon while entering, using the 2024 Youth Chertok Registration Form linked below.
Adult (Novice or Advanced) Entry Form (deadline April 30th) https://orangeaudubonfl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-Adult-Chertok-Registration-Form-2.pdf
Youth Entry Form (deadline April 30th) https://orangeaudubonfl.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-Youth-Chertok-Registration-Form.pdf
To see a list of prizes and more details, go to https://orangeaudubonfl.org/photo-contest/ If you have any questions, contact mwilliams@cfl.rr.com.Winners will be announced at Orange Audubon Society's June 20th program at Leu Gardens.
Support Orange Audubon Society through your participation! The more entries we have, the more fun.
"Spoonbill Stickup: Roseate Spoonbill" 2023 Chertok Florida Native Nature Photo Contest, Youth Category, 3rd Place: Photo: Matthew Chin
