Monthly Group Meetings

Audubon of Southwest Florida

www.audubonswfl.org
The mission of Audubon of Southwest Florida is to protect birds, plants, animals, and their habitats and to promote environmental education and a greater community involvement with the natural world. The Audubon Society meets on the third Thursday each month at 7 pm, in the Tom Allen room of the Natural History Museum (the main building).  Meetings are open to the public.For more information: contact info@audubonswfl.org or check their Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/AudubonSWFL?v=wall).


The Calusa Herpetological Society

www.calusaherp.org
The Calusa Herpetological Society is dedicated to education, conservation and enjoyment of reptiles and amphibians. General meetings are held on the first Thursday each month at 7 pm, in the Iona House. Anyone with an interest in any aspect of herpetology or herpetoculture is welcome to attend, learn, and exchange their experiences. Non-members must pay $3.00 at the door.
For more information: call Toni at (239) 848-5198 or Chris at (708) 359-0396 or email info@calusaherp.org    


Fossil Club of Lee County

www.fcolc.com
The Fossil Club of Lee County is an organization of people interested in the fossils of southern Florida and all points beyond. Fossil Club meets on the third Thursday each month at 7 pm.  Meetings are usually in the Iona House, but sometimes they meet in the planetarium or off-site.
For more information: contact Bill Shaver, President, at 239-834-0694 or email billshaverpeaceriver@hotmail.com

Fort Myers Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)

www.seymmeetings.org/FtMyers/FM.html
The Religious Society of Friends has Sunday Worship every Sunday at 10:30 am in the Iona House. Friends enjoy potluck luncheons on the first Sunday of each month. All are welcome.
For more information: call Nancy Howell at (239) 989-2503 or email howell@chass.utoronto.ca

Southwest Florida Astronomical Society

www.theeyepiece.org
The Southwest Florida Astronomical Society was formed in l980 by amateur astronomers in Lee County, FL.  Its purpose and goals include educating the public, school children, and scouts about the wonders of the night sky.  SWFAS meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 pm in the planetarium.
For more information: email Brian Risley, President, at swfasbrisley@embarqmail.com

Southwest Florida Photographic Society

http://www.swflphotosociety.com/
The Southwest Florida Photographic Society is open to photographers at all skill levels to share techniques, knowledge and friendships based on the common interest of refining our photographic skills, to come together in an environment that is mutually supportive and continues to be primarily educational.  Photo Club meets on the second Thursday of every month at 6:30 pm in the Iona House. Anyone interested in photography is welcome.

Note:  The above information is current as of 2012.  Please contact a group before coming to a meeting – sometimes they have a change in plans!  If you would like to have YOUR group meet at the Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, contact  webmaster@calusanature.org for details.