Latin Leaders - Toastmasters Club #583774

At the August 23rd meeting, Sheri Long was the backup speaker for Gabriel who could not make it. She gave a speech entitled ‘Back Bay Birds’ in which she educated us on the variety of birds that are indigenous to Back Bay of Newport. This comes from her experience as a volunteer naturalist. Everyone is encouraged to venture the kayak tour she talked about.

Volunteer Naturalist led kayak tours of Newport’s Back Bay are conducted Saturdays and Sundays, 10-12:30pm. The tours take place at the Newport Aquatic Center on Saturdays and at Newport Dunes on Sundays. On Saturdays the fee is $15 per person. On Sundays the fee is $20 for adults and $15 for kids under 12. There’s also a $10 entrance fee at the Dunes. Space is limited so please make reservations: 949 923-2269.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer naturalist, call Rita McCoy: 949 923-2296. The first class is Saturday, 9/24, 9am - 3:30pm. Then you attend twice a week for 10 weeks, starting Thurs, 10/6 & Sat. 10/8, 9am - 12 noon. There is a $25 material fee.