The Paskemansett Bird Club’s October meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, at the Community Hall of Friends Meeting, 739 Horseneck Road.

Jonathan Waage, Professor Emeritus, Brown University, will reveal how Palm Beach County Florida is dealing with balancing water management issues and conservation — with some amazing results.

Professor Waage will present a brief overview of the major water issues facing Florida and the remarkable water treatment wetlands, Green Cay and Wakodahatchee, that are helping to address these issues. The two wetlands now attract local seniors seeking exercise, local school kids looking for outdoor entertainment, and wildlife photographers from all over the world to a shared natural experience in the midst of the densely populated Florida East Coast.

Waage will explore the miles of boardwalks that provide photographic opportunities for birds and alligators as well as occasional otters and bobcats. The wildlife is fairly accustomed to humans on boardwalks above them and thus provide many glimpses into their daily lives.

Professor Waage taught and did research in the areas of ecology, evolution and behavioral ecology for 38 years at Brown before retiring to South Dartmouth. Currently, he works with the education program at Buttonwood Park Zoo and gives talks and walks for DNRT.

The meeting is free, open to the public, and accessible.