MEDIA RELEASE Pelican Island Audubon Society (PIAS) is holding an open house on Saturday April 25 to introduce its new Audubon House education center at 195 9^th St. SE, (Oslo Road), to the public and also celebrate the Audubon chapter’s 50^th anniversary. Activities include: an opening ceremony at 11 a.m. Visitors can learn about PIAS’S bird and other wildlife conservation accomplishments over 50 years of science, education and advocacy. Learn about the background of Audubon House and its role in conservation/education projects for the future. Enjoy a slice of birthday cake. Take a guided nature walk on the Oslo Riverfront Conservation Area trails. Walks are at 8 a.m. and 10 am, or pick up a trail map and take a self-guided stroll. Visit the native plant landscape garden and walk a short trail to see how PIAS volunteers are tackling invasive species. Visitors can also: kayak or wade in shallow waters of Indian River Lagoon, exploring the fishes and seagrass with Kristen and Mike Beck of A Florida Outdoor Center; visit the Oslo Boat Ramp to experience the beauty and serenity of our lagoon and learn what they can do to help protect the lagoon. CONTACTS: For more information about the building, the trails, the native plant garden, the day’s event, contact Pelican Island Audubon Society office piaudubon@bellsouth.net, 772-567-3520; Dr. Richard Baker at rhba@bellsouth.net 772-388-1572; Graham Cox at grahamleonardcox@gmail.com, 772-388-5394, cell 518-729-6869.