A SWAP: Sabal Palm Sanctuary for a Secret Jewel

Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival ‘09 Trip Announcement

Texas Audubon had to close its Sabal Palm Sanctuary temporarily in May.  They had hoped to reopen it by mid-October, but unfortunately that cannot be so.

The Nature Conservancy's Lennox Foundation Southmost Preserve

The Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival trips scheduled to visit Sabal Palm will instead visit The Nature Conservancy’s Lennox Foundation Southmost Preserve [Southmost].  Southmost is located just east of Sabal Palm, not even a mile away, and has very similar habitats and birds. This jewel is normally closed to birders and the public, but we have made special arrangements for Festival-goers to be able to visit this preserve.

TNC’s “Secret” Southmost Preserve

Both properties have well deserved reputations, with Southmost a well-kept “secret” among the locals here in South Texas.  We regret the necessity of moving this trip, but we are sure that you will enjoy the rare opportunity to visit TNC’s “Secret” Southmost Preserve!

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