Walk/Hike

Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park Bird Walk Sunday, October 28th, 2018 at 8:00AM-11:00AM Gold Head Branch State Park is 2,000 acres of rolling sandhills, marshes, ravines, lakes and scrub located midway between Gainesville and Jacksonville, six miles north of Keystone Heights on SR 21. Gold Head is one of the earliest state parks in Florida. Some of its ...

Zen Birding Sunday, October 28th, 2018, 9:00AM-10:30AM Starting September 23rd. Held every 4th Sunday of the month at Possum Creek Park from 9:00-10:30am. Zen birding is a combination of yoga, meditation, birding, and hiking. For more information, check out this website. Possum Creek Park 4009 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands Wednesday, October 31st, 2018, 8:30AM-11:00AM Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet at the covered shelter at the bathrooms. We meet every Wednesday from ...

Fort King National Historic Landmark Park Walk Friday, November 2nd, 2018 at 8:30AM Join the Marion County Audubon for a walk around Fort King National Historic Landmark Park to see what birds are around. Check out their Meet-Up group to register for walks and programs (https://www.meetup.com/Marion-Audubon-Society/). Meet in front of the Visitor's Center at 8:30am. 3825 E. Fort King St. ...

Bird Walk at Moccasin Lake Nature Park Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 at 8:00AM Join the Clearwater Audubon Society for a bird walk at Moccasin Lake Nature Park. Clearwater Audubon Society 2018-2019 Field Trips and Programs Moccasin Lake Nature Park 2750 Park Trail Lane Clearwater, FL 33759

Hague Dairy Bird Walk Saturday, November 3rd, 2018, 8:00AM-11:00AM Meet Mike Manetz at the Tag Agency on NW 34th St. just south of US-441 to caravan to one of the county’s best spots for sparrows, blackbirds, and raptors, not to mention western strays like Yellow-headed Blackbird and Bronzed Cowbird. It doesn’t smell pretty. Just sayin’. Difficulty: 2 (may involve uneven ...

Camp Blanding Wildlife Management Area Saturday, November 3rd, 2018, 8:00AM-11:00AM Camp Blanding WMA is 56,197 acres located in western Clay County, east of Starke. The northern half of the area is planted pine plantations with remnant mature pines that support red-cockaded woodpeckers. Bottomland hardwood forests occur along the headwaters of Black Creek. The southern half of the area includes several ...

Bird Walk for Beginners: Spanish Pond Sunday, November 4th, 2018, 10:00AM-12:00PM Duval Audubon is again leading monthly walks for novice birders at the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve. Of course, experienced birders are welcome too! Spanish Pond is a great migration hot spot - part of the National Park Service’s Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve; some of the last untouched ...

Tuscawilla Park Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 at 8:30AM Join the Marion County Audubon for a walk at Tuscawilla Park to see what birds are around. Check out their Meet-Up group to register for walks and programs (https://www.meetup.com/Marion-Audubon-Society/). Meet at the picnic table across from the Discovery Center at 8:30am. 829 NE Sanchez Ave Ocala, FL 34470

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands Wednesday, November 7th, 2018, 8:30AM-11:00AM Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet at the covered shelter at the bathrooms. We meet every Wednesday from ...

Shorebird Walks at Matanzas Inlet Thursday, November 8th, 2018 from 9:00AM-11:00AM Join Peggy as we walk the shore of Matanzas Inlet looking for Plovers, Skimmers, Gulls, Red Knots, and Terns. Meet at Matanzas Inlet Riverside parking lot, A1A South, just before the Matanzas Inlet Bridge on the west (right) side of the road. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Bring sunscreen, hat, ...

Newnans Lake State Forest Bird Walk Saturday, November 10th, 2018, 8:00AM-12:00PM Meet trip leader Rex Rowan in the parking corral for the West Trail, on State Road 26 one mile north of the junction with County Road 329B. The 182-acre field on this property produced 13 species of sparrows last winter, including Henslow’s, Lincoln’s, and Clay-colored, and we’ll see how ...

Upper Tampa Bay Park Bird Walk Saturday, November 10th, 2018 at 8:30AM Join the Clearwater Audubon Society for a bird walk at the Upper Tampa Bay Park. Clearwater Audubon Society 2018-2019 Field Trips and Programs Upper Tampa Bay Park 8001 Double Branch Rd. Tampa, FL 33635

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands Wednesday, November 14th, 2018, 8:30AM-11:00AM Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet at the covered shelter at the bathrooms. We meet every Wednesday from ...

Programs in the Parks Friday, November 16th, 2018 at 8:00AM Bird Watch Walk by the Halifax River Audubon Society. Ponce Preserve 4401 S. Peninsula Ponce Inlet, FL 32127 For any questions, contact Amy at AZengotita@ponce-inlet.org or (386) 236-2163.

Silver Springs State Park Nature Walk Friday, November 16th, 2018 at 8:30AM Join the Marion County Audubon for a walk at Silver Springs State Park to see what birds are around. Check out their Meet-Up group to register for walks and programs (https://www.meetup.com/Marion-Audubon-Society/). Meet at the ticket booth area just inside the main entrance at 8:30am. 5656 E Silver Springs ...

Camp Helen State Park Saturday, November 17th, 2018, 7:00AM We leave at 7:00 am from the CVS, Oak Creek Shopping Center parking lot, Niceville, or you can meet us at 7:30 am in the Publix parking lot, Rt 331, Freeport. From there, we will carpool eastward to this very birdy coastal park with a variety of habitats. Bring a picnic ...

Spoonbill Pond Field Trip Saturday, November 17th, 2018, 8:00AM-11:00AM Spoonbill Pond is an informal name for the pond directly across the street from the Big Talbot Island State Park parking lot, at the foot of the Nassau Sound Bridge. The location is at the extreme northeast limit of Duval County and is one of the premier places in NE FL ...

Brooker Creek Preserve Bird Walk Saturday, November 17th, 2018, 8:00AM-11:00AM Join the St. Petersburg Audubon Society for a walk at Brooker Creek Preserve. Please plan to arrive a few minutes early, so that the field trip can start on time. All field trips are free, however parks may charge an entrance fee. All locations that the St. Petersburg Audubon Society ...

Lighthouse Point Park Field Trip Saturday, November 17th, 2018, 8:30AM-12:30PM Lighthouse Point Park is at the southern tip of Ponce Inlet. The natural beauty of the undisturbed land has been preserved for all to enjoy. Dolphins frequent the shoreline, gopher tortoises can be found in sandy areas, and other wildlife (including raccoons, possums, skunks, armadillos, shore birds and birds of ...

Sweetwater Wetlands Park Bird Walk Sunday, November 18th, 2018, 8:00AM-11:00AM Meet field trip leader Barbara Shea in the SWP parking lot on Williston Road about ¾ of a mile east of US-441. This city park was created to improve water quality in Paynes Prairie and the Floridan Aquifer. It’s now a draw to a large variety of birds, with 237 ...

Wednesday Bird Walk at the Wetlands Wednesday, November 21st, 2018, 8:30AM-11:00AM Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet at the covered shelter at the bathrooms. We meet every Wednesday from ...

Honeymoon Island State Park Bird Walk Saturday, November 24th, 2018 at 8:00AM Join the Clearwater Audubon Society for a bird walk at Honeymoon Island State Park. We will be looking for shorebirds and at eagle and owl nests. Meet behind the McDonald's on the corner of Curlew Road and Alt US-19 at 8:00AM. Clearwater Audubon Society Honeymoon Island State Park ...

Barr Hammock - Levy Lake Loop Saturday, November 24th, 2018, 8:00AM-3:00PM Meet field trip leader Matt Bruce for a walk along Levy Lake’s dike trail. You’ll have the option to walk the whole 6.5-mile loop, but Matt will announce a good turn-around point for those who don’t want to go the whole way. We’ll be birding marsh, wet prairie, and ...

Zen Birding Sunday, November 25th, 2018, 9:00AM-10:30AM Starting September 23rd. Held every 4th Sunday of the month at Possum Creek Park from 9:00-10:30am. Zen birding is a combination of yoga, meditation, birding, and hiking. Check out the website for additional information. Possum Creek Park 4009 NW 53rd Ave Gainesville, FL 32653

Orlando Wetlands Park Wednesday, November 28th, 2018, 7:30AM-2:00PM A 2 to 3 mile walk around the impoundments at this water treatment facility. Comfortable shoes, sunscreen and sun protection a must. There is no shade at this sight. Terrain is flat, sometimes wet after rain. Waterfowl, herons and other waders are the stars at this sight. Over 220 bird species have ...

Wednesday Bird Walk in the Wetlands Wednesday, November 28th, 2018, 8:30AM-11:00AM Sweetwater Wetlands Park is on the south side of Gainesville, 3/4 mile east of the intersection of SW 13th Street/US 441 and Williston Road. Look for the sign on the south side of the road. We’ll meet at the covered shelter at the bathrooms. We meet every Wednesday from ...

Bird Walk at Moccasin Lake Nature Park Saturday, December 1st, 2018 at 8:00AM Join the Clearwater Audubon Society for the monthly bird walk at Moccasin Lake Nature Park. Clearwater Audubon Society Moccasin Lake Nature Park 2750 Park Trail Lane Clearwater, FL 33759

Merritt Island Field Trip Saturday, December 1st, 2018, 9:00AM-2:00PM Join experienced birding leaders from Flagler Audubon Society who will help you explore the varied habitat in and around Flagler County. Bird walks and trips are geared for both beginners and intermediate birders. All events are open to the public, and are free unless noted. Visitors are welcome! You do not ...