Bird loving club members of the Treasure Coast Exotic Bird Club flock together to prepare for the 12 th Annual Exotic Bird Expo. Although previously held at the St. Lucie County Civic Center, this year's Expo will be held at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center. An array of beautiful birds from finches to macaws will be present as well as cages, seed, toys and accessories. This year's Expo has also been opened to exotic plant & reptile vendors to add to the excitement.

The club's focus has always been to educate the public on the proper care of exotic birds. Avian & Exotic Specialty Veterinarians will be present with educational displays as well as important health & nutritional materials that will be provided at the club table.

In April 2002 the Treasure Coast Exotic Bird Club achieved its goal in establishing an endowed scholarship at the University of Florida for students interested in Avian Medicine. The proceeds from this year's Expo is hoped to continue a scholarship for Ft. Pierce Westwood High School students in the Vet Tech program.

The Treasure Coast Exotic Bird Club meets on the 4 th Sunday of every month with the exception of this month when we will meet on March 30 th at the Port Salerno Civic Center at 4710 SE Anchor Way, Port Salerno at 2 pm. Guests and new members are always welcome.

Come join us at the 12 th Annual Exotic Bird Expo on April 6 th from 9 am to 4 pm at the Okeechobee Agri-Civic Center, 4200 East Hwy 70, Okeechobee, Florida. Only 30 minutes from I-95 exit 129. Admission $4.00 for adults, children under 10 free. For more information call Kathy Dwyer 772-464-7210 or jim.dwyer@netzero.net Vendor inquiries welcome.