As the days are getting longer and the scent in the air is changing, you can feel that spring is around the corner. Before we know it, our annual May Dinner Fundraiser will be here. Save the date of Monday, May 4. Our venue once again is Captain Bill’s.
This year our speaker is wildlife biologist, Mike Bottini from East Hampton. Mike is a naturalist, writer, and organizer of the Long Island Natural History Conference.
Mike’s wildlife research studies have included elk, spotted and tiger salamanders, spotted turtles, piping plovers, and river otters. He continues to introduce people to the outdoors through his field naturalist classes, nature walks, and paddling trips.
Steve D’Amato is already working on another terrific painting to be raffled off. This year’s is of a Gila Woodpecker approaching the entrance to its nesting cavity on one side of a saguaro cactus, while an Elf Owl is holding onto the edge of the entrance of its nest cavity on the other side of that same cactus.
We will have some fun raffle prizes. Donations of new items along a nature or gardening theme are appreciated. Perhaps you would like to make a basket up or help with gathering donations. We love it when others get involved and we get to work with other members on a personal level. There are several areas where are variety of talents are welcome.
Call Annette Brownell for details at 631-260-8089.