The Ecology of the Florida Scrub-Jay will be the topic of a webinar by Marianne Korosy, the director of Bird Conservation for Audubon Florida. This bird, which is native only to Florida, has suffered population declines because of loss of habitat. Due to Covid-19, this meeting will be held on the Internet via Zoom. To join the meeting, send an ...
Participants limited. Make reservations with Linda: text 352-428-2629 or email lindalark85@gmail.com. Masks required. Meet at 8 a.m. at Chinsegut Conservation Center, 23212 Lake Lindsey Road, Brooksville. Learn to identify birds at feeders and during a short walk. There will be binoculars available for use.
Participants limited. Make reservations with Claudia: camsler36@gmail.com or 813-244-0305. Masks required. At 8 a.m. meet in the parking lot of the Big Pine Tract of Chinsegut Wildlife and Environmental Area, 12060 Old Crystal River Road, north of Brooksville. We will walk about 2 miles on a trail through longleaf pine habitat that leads to a wetland. Expect to see many ...
CONTACT: Pete Johnson (904-536-4806) With the COVID-19 pandemic showing no signs of slowing down, we have reluctantly concluded that it's still not safe for us to host group outings for the time being. But we know it can be difficult to get some much-needed nature therapy and still observe the sensible social distancing and other precautions recommended by the CDC ...
On Saturday, September 26th, Orange Audubon Society education chair and avid birder Kathy Rigling (and friends) will lead an Orange Audubon Society Limited Edition Field Trip to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, the extraordinary 140,000-acre refuge near Titusville. At this time of year, we may see a variety of ducks, grebes, American White Pelican, Glossy Ibis, Roseate Spoonbill, Sora, American ...
On Sunday October 11th, popular birding guide Bob Sanders will lead this season’s final Limited Edition Field Trip to Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area, near Kenansville in Osceola County. Limited Edition Field Trips are limited to 15 people. Cost is $10 per person per trip for members and $15 per person for non-members. Reservations (by phoning Bob) are required and ...
Join us as Jorge Buening from the Welaka National Fish Hatchery tells us what the Hatchery has been doing with its Bluebird box trail, new Eagle cam, Florida Grasshopper Sparrow, and of course, fishery programs. Did you know that the Hatchery raises 3 -4 million fish per year? Jorge's presentation last year was riveting! Register in advance for this meeting: ...
Participants limited. Make reservations with Claudia: camsler36@gmail.com or 813-244-0305. Masks required. At 8 a.m. meet in the parking lot at 13489 Government Road. From US-19 turn east on Deer Run Road. At the intersection with Government Road, go straight in the right lane. Along the 1.5 mile trail through sandhill and hardwood hammock and a powerline right-of-way, expect to see ...
Speaker: Dana Doody, Executive Director, Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens Join us for this exciting online presentation! "Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens have grown to an estimated 100,000 visitors per year. We are now an actual tourist destination with many of our visitors coming from out of state as a result of the reciprocal programs with American Public Gardens. So, what are ...
Eugene Kelly, chair of the Florida Native Plant Society's Policy and Legislative Committee, will discuss the park’s native wildlife and plant communities, regional significance, and the recently completed Weeki Wachee Carrying Capacity Study that was conducted to provide a basis for improved management of the degraded parts of the river system. To join the webinar meeting, send an email with ...