General Meeting 2026-2027
Program Schedule
SEP 15, 2026
Samuel Erikson, Natural Resources Specialist II
Lake Istokpoga Osprey Monitoring: A 30 Year Study
OCT 20, 2026
David Austin, Residential Horticulture Agent & Master Gardener Coordinator
Songbirds & The Role of Insects in Their Lives
NOV 17, 2026
Brenda Fishbaugh, Award Winning Nature Photographer Extraordinaire
Name That Bird
WED, DEC 09, 2026
Christmas Party at Cowpokes Watering Hole
Dinner will be held from 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Bring a donation for the Humane Society
Contact Roberta (863-599-0124) for reservations
JAN 19, 2027
Steve Shattler, Senior Biologist & Land Manager
Platt Branch & Hickey's Creek
Update on Activities at Platt Branch WEA
FEB 16, 2027
Dr. Sahas Barve, Steven Thyme & Shelagh Lynch
Archbold Biological Station
A Mini Symposium of Three Presentations
MAR 16, 2027
Dr. Paul Gray, Science Coordinator (Ret)
Everglades Restoration Program Audubon Florida
Ecosystem Restoration in the Northern Everglades
APR 20, 2027 - ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
Lorraine "Rain" Ketzler, USFWS
Upland Ridge Restoration for the Florida Scrub Jay at the Avon Park Air Force Range
SAT, MAY 08, 2027
HCAS End of Season Gathering
Time & Location TBA
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General Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. Meeting begins promptly at 7:00pm; the scheduled Program begins at 7:30pm.
General Meetings are held at:
First Baptist Church
111 Lake Josephine Dr
Sebring, FL 33875
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendar for these important events
2. Master Gardener Festival
Highlands County Agricultural Center
3. Lake Placid Christmas Bird Count
4. Avon Park AFR Christmas Bird Count
5. Lake Placid Arts & Crafts County Fair
6. Great Backyard Bird Count &
HCAS Bird-a-Thon
7. CCC Festival
Highlands Hammock State Park
8. Heritage Festival
Edna Pearce Lockett Estate
9. Earth Day
Highlands Hammock State Park
Oct 15 - 17, 2026
Nov 21, 2026
Dec 14, 2026
Dec 30, 2026
Feb 06 - 07, 2027
Feb 12 - 15, 2027
Feb 20, 2027
Apr 10 - 11, 2027
Apr 17, 2027
