South Shore Audubon Society
The mission of the South Shore Audubon Society is to promote environmental education; conduct research pertaining to local bird populations, wildlife, and habitat; and to preserve and restore our environment, through responsible activism, for the benefit of both people and wildlife.
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Michael Sperling
It is with profound sadness that the Board of the South Shore Audubon Society announces the sudden passing of our treasured President, Michael Sperling, on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
Michael was one of the pillars of the Society, serving two two-term periods as President, as the Vice president and as the Chair of many committees over the years. But perhaps his greatest contribution was as editor of our newsletter The Skimmer, for the past 28 years. He prepared eight issues every year, and never missed one.
He not only edited contributed articles, but formatted each page; he even picked up the copies from the printers and labelled and mailed them. There were years when he mailed out over 2,100 copies of the newsletter.
Michael had such a wonderful memory, and was active in the Society for so many years, that he also served as the de-facto historian of the organization.
He was deeply committed to environmental preservation. In addition to serving South Shore, he served on the Board of the New York State Audubon Society for ten years.
It is hard to imagine how we will be able to fill his shoes. And we will miss him terribly.
Michael was amazingly organized, and has left SSAS in very good shape.
So we wish to tell all our friends that ALL OF OUR PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED ACTIVITIES WILL BE HELD AS PLANNED.
Michael Sperling Memorial
SSAS is working on a memorial for Michael and we thank those who have generously contributed. If you would like to make a donation, please make out your check to South Shore Audubon Society, and write Michael Sperling Memorial Fund on the memo line. Mail your check to P.O. Box 31, Freeport, NY 11520. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so your donation is tax deductible.
Next Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 - TO BE HELD ONLINE
SPEAKER: John Turner
TOPIC: The Diamondback Terrapin: The Turtle with the Clown Lips
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Next Bird Walk
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There are no scheduled walks at this time.
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CORONAVIRUS UPDATE
Due to the continuing risk of COVID-19, the Freeport Memorial Library has cancelled all in-person programs indefinitely. Our general membership meetings will be held on Zoom for the foreseeable future. See Next Monthly Meeting for details.
Our bird walks will resume on a trial basis. Registration, masks, and social distancing are required. Walks will be limited to 10 participants. See Next Bird Walk for details.
Please watch our website or follow us on Facebook for the status of future meetings, bird walks, and events.
Volunteer Opportunities
The South Shore Audubon Society offers many fun and educational volunteer opportunities available in our community.