Education

OAS Speaker’s Bureau

Susan Thome-Barrett addressing Board of County Commissioners on the proposed Fertilizer Ordinance. Photo: Orange County

Possible topics

Orange Audubon Society has a list of speakers who are willing to address schools and other organizations on subjects such as birds, plants, the environment, and Florida’s outdoors. For more information, contact Speaker’s Bureau Chair Linda Carpenter at lcarpenter003@cfl.rr.com.

Here are some past talks we’ve given to civic groups and other adult audiences:

  • “Wellness and Birdwatching”
  • “How to Choose and Maintain Native Plants that Attract Birds and Butterflies”.
  • “Homeowners’ Associations and Bird-Friendly Landscapes”
  • “Conserving Water in Homes and Landscapes”
  • “Saving Our Parks and Conservation Lands”

For schools and other youth audiences:

  • “Bird Life and Bird Habitat”

Interested in a different topic? Contact Linda and we can discuss how our experts might work with you.