The First Ever Florida Regional NABA Meeting!

March 23-25, 2007

Gainesville has an astonishing variety of butterflies in its varied habitats and butterfly gardens. From pine flatwoods, to springs, to sandhills, to public and private wildflower and butterfly gardens, the area teems with a diversity of species.

Come see for yourself in March! We will have something for everyone. Join us for garden tours and field trips to natural areas for beginners and experts alike.

When: March 23-25, 2007

Where: Gainesville, Florida

Hosts: Florida Museum of Natural History
McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity
North Central Florida Chapter--NABA

Field Trips: There will be a pre-meeting field trip to Ralph E. Simmons Memorial State Forest; a pre-meeting paddling trip down the Santa Fe River; and all-day field trips on Saturday and Sunday. Learn more about the field trip locations we will be visiting! Download the butterfly checklist in PDF or Excel.

Cost: $100 registration fee ($130 for non-NABA members which includes NABA membership). The registration fee includes: the Friday evening reception; all tours; entry into the Butterfly Rainforest Friday, Friday night, and Saturday 10am-5pm; moth watch; field trips and programs, box lunches on Saturday and Sunday; drinks and snacks.

How to Register: Please print the registration form and mail to:
Kathy Malone
President, North Central Florida Chapter
14572 NW 232 St.
High Springs, FL 32643

Hotel Accommodations: Reserve your room by MARCH 9 at the Cabot Lodge, 3726 SW 40 Blvd. (at Archer Road and I-75), Gainesville, FL, 32608. Special rate of $89 good through March 9. The Cabot is about two miles from the Florida Museum of Natural History where the talks and meeting will take place. Very nice continental breakfast, and a happy hour, are included in the $89 rate. When you call to reserve your room, mention the “Statewide
NABA meeting” for the special rate. Cabot Lodge: (352) 375-2400.

Raffle!: We will be raffling off one pair of Audubon Compact 8x25 Binoculars courtesy of Eagle Optics.

For more information about the meeting, contact Kathy Malone.