2017 is the 75th Anniversary of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) wildlife management area system. As part of this year-long celebration, FWC staff will be leading Wings Over Florida field trips at select wildlife management areas throughout the state. Join Wings Over Florida coordinator Andy Wraithmell and Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail Coordinator Whitney Gray for ...
This event has been cancelled due to the impacts from Hurricane Irma.
The Deering Estate provides a beautiful natural setting for a variety of activities. Join Jared Guerra for a fun Wings Over Florida butterfly walk and earn your Zebra Longwing certificate. This family-friendly program is free with paid admission.
2017 is the 75th Anniversary of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Management Area system. As part of this year long celebration, Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail staff Andy Wraithmell and Whitney Gray will be leading a bird and butterfly walk at L. Kirk Edwards Wildlife and Environmental Area near Tallahassee on Saturday October 7. Register Here
Experience Central Florida's wild side at peak migration - over 180 species! Field trips by land, boat and wagon to the best wildlife sites in West Central Florida, led by experienced and engaging experts. Seminars for beginning and expert birders, for gardeners and photographers, on reptiles, insects, conservation, aquatic restoration and bird rehabilitation. Keynotes on bald eagles and manatees and ...
The Pelican Island Preservation Society is hosting this event, now in its third year, The festival is being held in conjunction with "National Wildlife Refuge Week," October 8th to 14th. Activities include local birding tours and lectures, Nature Art Show that includes a plein air paint-out at the PIAS campus, and a sunset pontonn boat cruise on the Indian River ...
The 13th Annual Florida Bat Festival is an opportunity for attendees to view giant fruit bats, tour the conservancy grounds and enjoy the great outdoors while learning about how fruit bats benefit environments and ecosystems worldwide. Last year we welcomed over 5,000 guests and attendance is expected to increase this year. The conservancy is not open to the general public ...
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 ...
Join the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey for a sneak peek into what owls do at night. You'll get to meet owl ambassadors up close, participate in owl crafts, and learn how to search for owls in your own neighborhood. $5 per person, registration required
Learn about owls and meet Merlin the Barred Owl up close while enjoying breakfast before the Center opens to the public. $15 for adults, $7 for child Annual Passholder price: $7 for adults and $3 for child Registration required. Includes a muffin breakfast and Center entry after the event.