Upcoming Events
White-crowned Pigeons: Perils, Problems and Possibilities
Thursday, February 9| Dates: | Thursday, February 9, 2012, Speaker Tom Wilmers at 7:00 pm |
| Saturday, February 11, Tree planting & giveaway at 9:00 am | |
| Place: | Toppino Nature Chapel for speaker, Courtyard for tree giveaway |
Wildlife biologist Tom Wilmers will talk about the population trend of nesting white-crowned pigeons in the Lower Florida Keys over the past 12 years.
His talk will cover the threats to the very survival of White-crowned Pigeons. The devastation of the 2005 hurricane season affected birds and humans alike. The nesting population in the Key West National Wildlife Refuge is still suppressed, 6 years after Hurricane Wilma. And the severe 2011 drought was another threat. What other threats are the birds facing?
Wilmers will answer the question -- "What can I do?" -- by telling you about the best native fruit-bearing trees to plant to attract, and create a stable habitat for the White-crowned Pigeon.
On Saturday, February 11, there will be a free tree giveaway of the native fruit-bearing trees the pigeons thrive on. Those who attend the Thursday night talk session will be given a "tree reservation ticket", and are guaranteed a tree on Saturday. Otherwise, the general public is welcome to come for free trees that are left, on a first come, first served basis.
TOM WILMERS has been a wildlife biologist for 26 years at the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges, where he has conducted long-term studies of nesting sea turtles, bald eagles, great white herons, osprey, brown pelicans and white-crowned pigeons. His MS in Wildlife management is from West Virginia University.
FREE TO MEMBERS AND STUDENTS
$5.00 to non-members, or a chance to join!
We look forward to seeing you. Bring your environmentalist and bird-loving friends!
The Speaker Series will be the first Tuesday of each month through May. Speakers are specialists in tropical botany, green living, environmental issues, and Key West Gardens. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Please bring your friends.
GardenFest Key West
February 17-19
Cuban Cultural Expo
March 23-24Cuban Cultural Exhibition celebrates the generations-old influence on our local culture in a 2 day festival.
March 23
Come and play a casual game of dominos and browse works by Cuban and émigré artists and crafts-persons. Enjoy a film about life in Cuba produced by Juan Garcia, owner of Havana 1. Plus, herbalist Constance Miller will discuss how the Cuban health system and medical schools transformed themselves and embraced the use of proven herbal remedies, and other proven alternative therapies. Now they have the result of "invento", a Cuban word that roughly translates as -- coming up with ingenious answers to economic necessity.
This event begins at 5:00 pm with light fare and cash bar. Members: free, Non-members:$10.
March 24
Hot Havana Nights promises to be the hottest party on the island starting at 5:30 for our VIP ticket holders with a fabulous Tropicana Show in the Courtyard starring and directed by Lenore Troia. Cuban fare prepared by the fabulous Catered Affairs of Key West and an open bar during the VIP event. VIP tickets are $100 for non-members, $85 for members. Limited seating available.
Following the VIP event the hottest Cuban Orquesta Havana Soul begins at 7:30 out on the pond side plaza. Party goers can dance the salsa, La Rhumba or simply enjoy the awesome sound of this ten piece band. Cash bar, silent auction of unique Cuban art work, jewelry and crafts and light fare. Party til' the rooster's crow!
It all takes place out in the Garden and under the stars at the Key West Botanical Garden, 5210 College Road, Key West.
More Garden Events in 2012
2012Check here for more details on these future Garden events:
Annual Membership Party, January 2012
Speaker Series (December 2011- May 2012) – Family and Adult, 2nd Tuesday of each month
Migration Mania, April 2012 2 Weekend Events (dates TBD)
Key West Art Garden, April – June 2012
Midsummer’s Night Dream & Spectacle, August 2012
Screaming Green Halloween October 2012, Safe Trick or Treat for the Children of the Keys
For more information, or for volunteer opportunities, please e-mail
us at kwbgs@kwbgs.org or call
our offices at (305) 296-1504.
The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden
5210 College Road
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 296-1504 ofc.
(305) 296-2242 fax.