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 | Hello MPNOD member,
Here is a fresh update from the Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade Historical Society
website: mpnod.org • Facebook: facebook.com/MPNOD/ |
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Let's gather at the library for another meeting of Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade members and friends. |
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Saturday, July 9 at 2pmTony Pernas - The American Flamingo |
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| The Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade historical society invites one and all to attend a monthly meeting on the second Saturday of the month at the Pinecrest Branch Library at 2pm to hear our special guest speaker. |
|  | | | The Miami Pioneers and Natives of Dade historical society presents a lecture by Tony Pernas on the History Of The American Flamingo at the Pinecrest Library on Saturday, July 9 at 2pm. |
| | | | American Flamingos are a cultural icon of Florida, yet their status in Florida has been controversial for nearly a century. This presentation by Tony Pernas of the Florida Flamingo Working Group (FFWG) will shed light on the history of Florida Flamingos and efforts by FFWG to promote conservation and awareness.
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Tony Pernas is a council person for the city of Everglades City. Previously Tony had a long career with the National Park Service. Prior to his retirement he was the Chief of Resource Management for Big Cypress National Preserve, from 2019 to 2021. In this position he was responsible for managing all park science and resource management operations which includes wildlife and vegetation management, cultural resources, geological and physical resources, environmental compliance, science communications, and research programs.
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Tony served as the President of the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council and the National Association of Exotic Pest Plant Councils from 1998-2000. He was the Co-Chair of the Everglades Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (ECISMA) from 2006-2022.
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| Currently, he serves as the President of the Friends of Everglades CISMA (Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas), a non-profit, which raises funds to assist Everglades CISMA. Tony has been a member of the Florida Native Plant Society since 1987 and is a founding member of the Florida Flamingo Working Group. https://www.facebook.com/FlaFlamingos/ |
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| Register With This Link To Attend In Person Or Online | | |
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| Invite a friend who enjoys local history to join our meeting. It's always fun to share your appreciation for local history with a friend, family member or neighbor. |
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MPNOD monthly meetings take place at the Pinecrest Branch Library, adjacent to Pinecrest Gardens on the second Saturday of each month at 2pm.
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| The address is 5835 SW 111th St, Pinecrest, FL 33156. The phone is 305-668-4571. When you enter the library, keep to the right to find the community meeting room. |
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No Meeting In August Enjoy your summer hiatus.
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| Plan to join us again on the second Saturday in September at 2pm for another program on South Florida history. |
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 | Did You Miss A Meeting?| View and share some of our previously recorded Zoom interacting online historic programs on YouTube. Use this link to visit the page with all recorded programs. |
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 | Membership Is Open To All| Join our historical society and support our monthly programs for only $20 a year. Use the Membership Application online, or request one in the mail from our treasurer. |
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| We accept online payments via Pay Pal or credit card, or mail your check made to MP/NOD to our Treasurer: |
Marlene B. Carlin
MP/NOD Treasurer
14900 SW 71 Ave.
Miami, FL 33158 |
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| A Big Thank You! To all our paid members, and to all the new members joining. Your contributions to support our programs and services to the community are greatly appreciated. |
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| The Miami Pioneers is Dade County’s legacy historical organization, originally founded in 1936 by prominent pioneer settlers and business leaders who arrived in Miami before the year 1900. The Natives of Dade was incorporated in 1986 by a group of local history enthusiasts born in Dade County. The groups merged on July 8, 2002. |
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| Miami Pioneers and
Natives of Dade Historical Society |
PO Box 144353
Coral Gables, FL 33114-4353 |
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