Our September Audubon Ambassador session spotlights Birding 101. Become familiar with the history of birding and the Audubon Network, local bird species and bird identification techniques. Hear from TAS Field Trip Coordinator Brian Rapoza at Tropical Audubon Society's historic Doc Thomas House in the morning. Then take a guided field trip with him in the afternoon to A.D. Barnes Park.

Earn your Wings — the Audubon Ambassador Program is open to anyone 18 years and older who is curious to learn more about the environment.

To RSVP or pay at the door, cash or check: https://audubonambassador2019.eventbrite.com To apply for a student scholarship for the program: http://ow.ly/JLAB30oE1hA

FEES: $10 per session (modest handling fees will be added by Eventbrite). Pinning Ceremony Picnic free for program attendees.

Ride: Bike to TAS or take the Metrorail. TAS is just a 10-minute walk east from the South Miami Metrorail Station. Park: Limited on-site parking via our 55th Avenue auto gate. Nearby metered, valet and garage options.

The Audubon Ambassador Program is a series of workshops and field trips designed to make you a more engaged, educated and effective advocate conservationist. Learn from leaders in their fields and become a strong advocate for the water we drink, the air we breathe and the habitat that nurtures, shelters and sustains our region’s birds and other wildlife. You’ll come away knowing more about South Florida ecosystems, environmental challenges, sea level rise and hurricane resilience issues — and, most important, practice making a difference. Talks on issues will be followed by advocacy exercises. Field trips bring each month’s classroom discussions to life.