December Activities Christmas Count Stories  at 10:30 CHEC Burnt Store Road Dec 5 Photo Contest Deadline is Dec 10 Dec 18 Meeting & Potluck with Mike Weisensee Shorebird Talk 3320 Loveland Blvd 6PM Christmas Count December 20 Volunteers needed (see page 1)

Conservation News Highlights Burrowing Owl Article & Link for Charlotte Cty Owls Eagle Watch Summary last season & Update Link Regional Groundwater problems north of Peace River Good News ABC Habitat Watchlist September 30 the State of Florida approved funding for the permanent conservation of 22,183 acres across seven properties within and adjacent to the Florida Wildlife Corridor