JOIN US THIS WINTER AT THE ANNUAL CCI LECTURE SERIES! WE ARE EXCITED TO WELCOME YOU TO THESE IN-PERSON EVENTS AT BLOWING ROCKS PRESERVE INSIDE THE HAWLEY EDUCATION CENTER'S CLASSROOM. If registration is full, be sure to click the "Get Tickets" button to sign-up on our waitlist! * All lectures are FREE of charge and fill up quickly. * Advance registration is required and space is limited. * Light refreshments provided. * Recommended for adults and youth ages 13 and up. *All attendees under 18 years old MUST be accompanied by an adult. February 11 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. TITLE: BIRD NERDING 101: THE ART AND FUN OF BACKYARD BIRDING Description: Whether you are curious about birds or a full-blown bird nerd, join Audubon Everglades for a fun, inclusive look at birds, bird biology, conservation, identification, and ethical bird watching practices. Nature is for everybody! Learn how to be a part of a global event, the Great Backyard Bird Count, to protect birds around the world by spending time in your favorite places watching birds and submitting your observations to scientists. Don’t miss this year’s community science effort and the joy of birding, even in your own backyard! SPEAKER: AUTUMN KIOTI HORNE Audubon Everglades Director of Education and Outreach Registration closes at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10. PLEASE CONTACT US WITH ANY QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, OR REQUESTS. PHONE: 561-744-6668 EMAIL: VISITBRP@TNC.ORG -------------- Be sure to check out the full series [https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/2026-cci-lecture-series-at-blowing-rocks-preserve-4798808] to register for more lecture topics scheduled for 1/28, 2/25, 3/11, and 3/25. All lectures take place 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.