Since the Christmas Bird county began over 100 years ago, it has relied on volunteers to gather critical data about the patterns of bird behavior. Join an effort near you to participate. There is a specific methodology for the Count, so it's important that you contact a coordinator near you, but anyone can help. This is a fun and ...
Registration opening soon! The 37th Annual Conference of the Florida Native Plant Society will be held in the heart of Florida, and central to the largest river restoration project in the world! The Kissimmee River restoration, a joint project by the US Army Corps of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District, is designed to restore the complex relationships ...
Join us for the third annual Duette Butterfly Count, and volunteer to keep track of butterfly biodiversity at our largest preserve. Bring your camera, guide books, and sense of adventure for a day out in the wild blue yonder studying these fascinating fliers. Start your very own butterfly checklist while learning how to identify native species. In partnership with the ...
Global Big Day in Everglades National Park May 5th at 8:00am Meet Ranger Bob Showler to look for birds at various points of interest along the Main Park Road of Everglades National Park, between the Royal Palm Visitor Center and Flamingo. Be prepared to drive your own car about 100 miles round-trip (no fuel available in the park) and bring ...
Highland County's Water Birds Monday, September 17th, 2018, 8:00AM-12:00PM Come out to learn about Highland County's Water Birds! Presented by Dr. Raoul Boughton, an assistant professor at UF Range Cattle Research and Education Center. 8:00AM-9:30AM: Lecture 9:30AM-12:00PM: Birdwatching at Lake Istokpoga Purchase your ticket here.
Chasing Warblers Thursday, Saturday 20th, 2018, 7:00PM-8:30PM America’s small, hyperactive wood warblers are among the most sought after birds for birders, as they are colorful and have distinctive songs. Central Florida birder and photographer Frank Salmon caught the ‘warbler bug’ at the Orlando area’s birding hot spot Mead Botanical Garden. He says, “it’s these guys that get me out of ...
National Public Lands Day - Cross Florida Greenway Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 at 9:00AM-12:00PM Join DEP and FWC for National Public Lands Day at the Cross Florida Greenway! Celebrate National Public Lands Day at the Cross Florida Greenway! Join Rangers and volunteers in cleaning up trash and cutting off invasive Natal Grass seeds and removing plants so they don't spread ...
EagleWatch Training Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 from 10:00AM-12:00PM Click here for the Meet-Up event! This year's EagleWatch training for NE Florida will take place at the Deerwood Country Club in Jacksonville. There will be new training materials and an opportunity to meet some of Audubon Florida's EagleWatch program managers, county volunteer coordinators, and other EagleWatchers. Once you sign up, your ...
Guana Sea Watch Field Trip Saturday, November 10th, 2018 Join Duval and St. Johns County Audubon Societies for some great birding at the observation platform at GTMNERR's (Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve) North Beach Access. We’ll scan the ocean for pelagic species, ducks and anything else that flies/floats by. We should have good looks at Northern Harrier, (possible) ...