March 20, 2015 Meeting

Join Space Coast Audubon Society for our March 20th Meeting

“Central Florida Butterflies”

WHO:  Space Coast Audubon Society (SCAS)

WHERE:  Rockledge Presbyterian Church, 921 Rockledge Dr, Rockledge, FL.

WHEN:   March 20, 2015 at 7:30 pm

Space Coast Audubon board member Jim Stahl will be our speaker and will be presenting Central Florida Butterflies

Jim Stahl is the retired natural areas manager from the Columbus, Ohio park system of over 20,000 acres and a retired adjunct professor/senior lecturer at Otterbein College and Capital University.  He is an eco-tourism guide taking cruise ship passengers on nature outings, an active volunteer at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and the Enchanted Forest.  Those of you that attend the Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival hopefully have joined Jim on his guided field trips showcasing the flora at Dicerandra Scrub Sanctuary and the North Brevard Area.

Butterfly watching, scientifically known as Lepidoptry, is a rapidly growing hobby among nature lovers.  On sunny days around noon when birds are least active, butterflies are most active; providing birders a good alternative.  Over 185 species of these winged jewels occur in Florida. We'll look at some of the more common species from around Central Florida along with their caterpillars and host plants.  Those wanting to attract butterflies to their yard will definitely get some great ideas from Jim on what the best plants would be. 

Visit the Space Coast Audubon Society website at www.spacecoastaudubon.org

We look forward to another great turnout.

Jim Eager

Space Coast Audubon Society

Vice President

Program/Publicity Chair