She has several large cats, birds of prey, reptiles, and a variety of other animals. She takes care of wild animals that have been wounded and then releases them back into the wild. If an animal is not able to go back to the wild she will either find them a new home or keep them.
The work she does is very admirable. She works day and night to nurse these sick animals back to health and still has time to take on regular patients, animals that is!
During the meeting she introduced us to some pets and explained to us what it takes to help these animals, the space she needs and even the different insurance she is required to have just to house large cats. The work she does really help keeps wild life thriving in the Gainesville area.
Many people attended the meeting including several children who were very attentive during the presentation. It was exciting to be up close to such beautiful animals. I wanted to volunteer at her office that night!
Gina Ivins, University of Florida Intern with Marion Audubon, Fall 2007
Gina Ivins, a Graduating Senior December 2007 performed a 160 hour internship with Marion Audubon during the Fall of 2007. She is a native Floridian from the Boca Raton area. Gina participated in a variety of Marion Audubon activities including the Marion Springs Festival, Ocali Days, two monthly meetings, and a field trip. Additionally, she volunteered with the Seedlings Garden Club of McIntosh as a volunteer with the 1890's Festival promoting the use of Florida native Wildflowers. She wrote of her experience for inclusion in the Scrub Jay and for the Marion Audubon Web-Site.
All programs start at 7:00 p.m. at the Grace Episcopal Church’s Parish Hall which is located at 503 SE Broadway in Ocala. Guests are welcome and light refreshments are served.
Recent MCAS actvities at the Ocali Days event:
Ginny McIntosh and Jeannie Koniki selling T-Shirts
Ron Broman, and Margy Bielling selling plants
Mike Sizemore teaching children about water Conservation
Wildflower kiosk as part as the Wildflower Grant Program
