This protected beach offers some of the best shorebirding in Lee Co. Walk a mile in either direction scanning the mangroves as well as the sand. Plovers abound – Wilson’s, Piping, Black-bellied and Semipalmated – and waders at low tide include Roseate Spoonbills, Reddish Egrets and White Ibises. Learn more and RSVP at: https://www.audubonswfl.org/events/bunche-beach-shorebirds

Find Red-cockaded Woodpecker, Bachman’s Sparrow, and other resident forest birds and look for early spring migrants. At 6:45 a.m. meet on the south side of Croom Road (CR-480) at the horse corral at the intersection with Forest Road 7. This is 7 miles east of US-41. Contact Bev: 352-686-0460 or bevalhansen@gmail.com

Brian Rapoza will lead this walk on the Fortymile Bend (L-28 Canal) trail along the eastern edge of Big Cypress National Preserve. Meet at 7:30 AM at the Fortymile Bend Boat Ramp, adjacent to Tippy’s Outpost on Tamiami Trail (US 41). Return at 11 AM. Registration required at the following link: https://tropicalaudubon.org/calendar/wkt2w87ykygtme6esrt5gjy3agy92w

A free guided tour is offered on the first Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. to introduce you to the Florida Scrub-Jay Trail. Get to know the history of the Florida Scrub-Jay, where it is, and where it is going if we do not protect and restore its habitat. Learn what scrub habitat is and find ...

Celebrate and Explore the 7 Creeks Recreation Area The 7 Creeks Fest invites you to celebrate and explore the scenic waterways, diverse ecosystems, and winding trails of the 7 Creeks Recreation Area. Spread throughout the connected wilderness parks and preserves surrounded by seven creeks, this family-friendly, fun event raises awareness of these preserved public lands and how we can help ...