Connecticut Audubon Members: RSVP for the 2020 Annual Meeting (via Zoom)
The 2018 Annual Meeting was held aboard a boat that toured New London Harbor and the eastern end of Long Island Sound. The 2020 Annual Meeting will be held via Zoom.
October 2, 2020 — Connecticut Audubon members are invited to participate in the 2020 Annual Meeting, set for 6 p.m. Thursday, October 15.
The meeting will be held via Zoom. RSVPs are necessary, and a Zoom link will be sent when you RSVP.
RSVP for the 2020 Annual Meeting here.
The meeting will feature a presentation by Peter Picone on creating/improving/enhancing wildlife habitat in your surroundings. Picone is a Southington resident who is an expert on habitat enhancement, native plants and invasive species management.
Connecticut Audubon will also present the annual Dave Engelman Volunteer Benchmark Awards to outstanding volunteers.
The official agenda includes reports by the Executive Director, the Treasurer and the Nominating and Governance Committee. Members will vote on a slate of officers and new members of the Board, and on proposed changes to the by-laws.
Before the meeting, information on the nominees and on changes to the bylaws will be emailed to members who have RSVP’d.
More about Peter Picone and his keynote presentation
“Wildlife and Habitat Are Inextricably Linked; Enhancing Habitat One Native Plant At A Time”
Peter will share with you his knowledge and insights on creating/improving/enhancing wildlife habitat in your surroundings and illustrate the inextricable link between native plants and animals. Improving habitat starts in our immediate environment. Come learn about the variety of habitat components you can enhance by the plants you choose for your yard, schoolyard or other public spaces and enhancing wildlife habitat for songbirds, beneficial insects, and other wildlife. You will learn about Connecticut’s valuable native plants and how they can be used to make a better environment.
Peter has worked as a wildlife biologist for the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection for more than 30 years. He is a graduate of the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Renewable Natural Resources (wildlife biology emphasis). His areas of expertise include habitat enhancement, native plants and invasive species management. He has served as a board member of the Quinnipiac River Watershed Association since 1986 and also served as past president. As a life-long resident of Southington, Mr. Picone has enjoyed fishing, hunting, birdwatching, and hiking in Connecticut all of his life.
