Little Orange Creek Park Bird Walk Sunday, October 7th, 2018, 8:00AM-12:00PM Meet trip leader Barbara Shea at the parking corral on the north side of State Road 20 1.75 miles east of US-301. This will be our first visit to this 2,868-acre Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT) property, which opened to the public in January 2017. Migratory birds should be present ...
Bird Walk for Beginners Sunday, October 7th, 2018 at 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! We should see migrant warblers, vireos and possibly painted buntings. The walking is easy, a wide trail through maritime hammock to an observation deck overlooking Round ...
Tuscawilla Park Wednesday, October 10th, 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, October 10th, 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 ...
Florida Birding and Nature Festival, Tampa (Brandon) FL, Oct 11-14, 2018. Experience Florida’s peak Fall migration during the Year of the Bird! Focus on birds and nature conservation, features birding and butterfly field trips; boat and canoe trips; seminars; keynote speakers; and Nature Expo. Expected birds include Florida Scrub-Jays, roseate spoonbills, wood storks, limpkins, anhingas, American oystercatchers, black skimmers, purple ...
Shorebird Walks at Matanzas Inlet Thursday, October 11th, 2018 at 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, ...
Festival of Flight and Flowers October 12-14, 2018 Eustis, Florida For three days, this festival will provide visitors and local residents access to professionals and experts that specialize in native plants, outdoor recreation, wildflowers, bird and butterfly watching, and much more. During the weekend of October 12-14, 2018, while focusing on the need to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, the ...
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park Friday, October 12th, 2018, 8:00AM-2:00PM Search for Fall migrants at this location and others along A-1A. Meet at the park to look for spring migrants, especially warblers as you stroll through the garden. This park requires an entrance fee or a state park pass for admission. Bring water, snacks and bug spray. Lunch will follow ...
Preschoolers in the Park: Trees Friday, October 12th, 2018 at 11:00AM Educational nature-based activities for children between the ages of 3-5. Programs are free and open to the public. Ponce Preserve 4401 S. Peninsula Ponce Inlet, FL 32127
Largo Central Park Nature Preserve Saturday, October 13th at 8:00AM Join the Clearwater Audubon Society for a walk at Largo Central Park Nature Preserve. Largo Central Park Nature Preserve 150 S Highland SE Largo, FL 33770 Clearwater Audubon Society 2018-2019 Field Trips and Programs