New Meeting Location.  SAAS is changing the location of  its scheduled monthly meeting starting in February. Meetings will now be held in the Lion's Field Adult & Senior Citizens Center at 2809 Broadway (Mulberry at Broadway).

Next Meeting, Thursday, June 5. Jayne Neal, Park Naturalist-Ecology, San Antonio Parks and Recreation Natural Areas speak on “Habitat Restoration” A Mosaic of Edges.”

Saturday, June 7: Orientation Meeting for the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center Docent Program 2-4 PM. At the orientation meeting you will have the opportunity to visit the nature center and learn about our docent program from staff and docents. Docent training will be held every Saturday morning from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. from June 14, 2008 to August 9, 2008. Training will be provided on the history of Mitchell Lake, bird and plant identification, wildlife management, nature center procedures, and educational programs. Information: mlac@audubon.org

Saturday, July 5, 5:30 PM. SAAS Picnic. Make plans to attend the annual picnic at the Judson Nature Trail House. Pot luck.

 

Great horned Owlet at MLAC. Dodge Engleman provided this photo of the owl nest at Basin 3. (4-9-08)

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More Birding Events

Saturday, May 10: Kids Birding 101 9-11 AM. A class for children to learn about birding. They will learn about bird identification, binoculars and how to use field guides. A short hike will help them discover the birds of Mitchell Lake. RSVP: mlac@audubon.org.

Saturday, June 21: Beginning Birding 9-12 AM. Join Audubon Texas Director of Conservation Dr. Andrew Kasner to learn more about birding, bird identification and how to get the most enjoyment out of this interesting pursuit. Admission: Free; Please RSVP:  mlac@audubon.org.

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