Seminole Audubon Society

06/17/2026

Summer rain can quickly wash fertilizer off lawns and into nearby waterways.

From June 1–Sept. 30, take a rain check on fertilizers containing nitrogen or phosphorus to help protect local lakes and rivers.

Seminole County and its partners encourage residents to learn more about summer lawn care and seasonal fertilizer requirements at FertilizeFlorida.com.

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06/17/2026

SMART IRRIGATION CONTROLLER REBATE 💧 With summer rain in the forecast, it’s a good time to make sure your irrigation system is working smarter.

Seminole County Utilities customers may qualify for a rebate of up to $200 when installing a WaterSense-labeled smart irrigation controller. These controllers automatically adjust watering schedules based on weather conditions, helping reduce water waste while keeping landscapes healthy.

Need help getting started? Seminole County also offers free Irrigation Evaluations, where we can help review and program your controller for maximum water savings.

Learn more and apply at ➡️ www.SeminoleCountyFL.gov/WaterConservationRebate

05/29/2026

See the latest edition of Seminole Audubon's newsletter at
https://seminoleaudubon.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-JAY-Jun-Jul-Aug-2026-Final.pdf

05/28/2026

See below. Don’t kidnap a fledgling

05/26/2026

Another great way to recycle. And save $

REUSE SHOP ♻️ Have you checked out Seminole County’s Reuse Shop at the Central Transfer Station in Longwood? Starting June 1, the shop is updating its hours to better serve the community inside the Household Hazardous Waste Tunnel.

From paint and cleaners to lawn, garden and automotive products, the Reuse Shop gives items a second life by making previously used household products available for Seminole County residents to take home at no cost.

🕘 New Hours starting June 1: Monday–Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
📍 Located inside the Household Hazardous Waste Tunnel at the Central Transfer Station in Longwood
✔️ Residents may take up to 15 items per day, with no more than 5 of the same item.

If you haven’t stopped by before, now’s a great time to browse, pick up useful items and help reduce waste through reuse.

Learn more: https://www.seminolecountyfl.gov/departments-services/environmental-services/solid-waste-management/residential-collection-guidelines

05/14/2026

Phase III Extreme Water Shortage Declared 🚨

The St. Johns River Water Management District is issuing a Phase III Extreme Water Shortage declaration due to ongoing exceptional drought conditions, declining groundwater levels, and reduced surface water flows across northeast and central Florida.

💧 Current restrictions include:
✅ Landscape irrigation limited to 1 day per week
✅ No irrigation between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
✅ Restrictions tightened for new plantings and sod
✅ Golf course fairway irrigation limited to 1 day per week
✅ Aesthetic water use prohibited
✅ Additional restrictions on pressure washing and other non-essential water uses

The water shortage order is also being expanded into the District’s portion of Lake County.

We are urging all residents, businesses, and institutions to conserve water and eliminate unnecessary water use as drought conditions continue.

🌊 View the complete water shortage order, watering schedules, and water conservation tips here: https://www.sjrwmd.com/wateringrestrictions/

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Because Florida water—it’s worth saving. 💙

05/14/2026

An opportunity.

Join our flock! Audubon is searching for a part-time, seasonal assistant for Audubon EagleWatch, Florida’s largest community science program focused on Bald Eagles. This seasonal role will support database management and data analysis for the current season and volunteer training for the upcoming nesting season. This is a hybrid role based at the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey.

Learn more and apply: https://audubon.wd503.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Audubon/details/EagleWatch-Assistant_JR1136

05/11/2026

See the link below. Every comment helps.

Florida Forever needs funding to buy private land for new state parks, state forests and wildlife management areas.

05/02/2026

Good reminder that the libraries have birding backpacks to check out.

🐦BIRDING BACKPACKS: This spring, librarygoers can explore the wonderful world of birding when they check out our birding backpacks available at every branch.

The backpacks were graciously gifted to our library system by the Seminole Audubon Society and Friends of the Library and come packed with binoculars, a birding guidebook, as well as a Birds of Florida field guide.

Librarygoers are invited to take advantage of these free resources and can even use them on a birding hike with the Seminole County Natural Lands team. Mark your calendar for the next Spring Migration Birding Hike with Seminole County Parks, Trails and Recreation, where participants will celebrate World Migratory Bird Day by exploring the Econ River Wilderness Area and its unique ecosystems.
📆Saturday, May 9 | 7:30–9:30 a.m.
📍Econ River Wilderness Area | 3795 Old Lockwood Rd., Oviedo
💻Register for this event by visiting https://flseminolectyweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=44559485.
📖Discover all that Seminole County Libraries have to offer by visiting seminolelibrary.org.

04/30/2026