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 ...
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.
CONTACT: Pete Johnson (904-536-4806) With of 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 ...
Details October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2020 To celebrate fall migration, Orange Audubon Society will host bird walks at Mead Botanical Garden on Saturdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2020. Each walk is led by an experienced birding leader. The walks start at 8:00 a.m. and last 2 to 3 hours, with a slow pace and ...
Participants limited. Make reservations with Bev: 352-686-0460 or bevalhansen@gmail.com. Masks required. Saturday, October 31, 8 a.m. Florida Audubon's Ahhochee Hill Sanctuary is located at 24268 Lake Lindsey Road, Brooksville. The 270 acres of protected wildlife habitat is surrounded by other publicly protected land. Recently a Longleaf Pine Habitat Restoration project began on 140 acres. Expect to see woodpeckers and songbirds.
Driving Trips: Registration Required through Eventbrite (You don't need to print ticket.) Through a partnership with Hendry-Glades Audubon, the South Florida Water Management District will offer to the public escorted birding trips to Stormwater Treatment Area 5 (STA-5/6) located at the Deer Fence Public Access Trailhead. Governor’s Executive Order 20-139, phase 2 of the recovery plan. Please follow the specific ...
Join us as Mary Conte, SJCA Secretary, presents a terrific lecture on how to photograph birds and where to find them in St. Johns County. Mary's presentation will be a really helpful tool for beginning photographers who want to take their photos to the next level. Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwkdO2rrDgvHdxI195ZhNcn8x9q0BJZ2QyN After registering, you will receive a confirmation ...
Join popular Orange Audubon Society (OAS) field trip leader Bob Sanders on Saturday, November 14th. Limited Edition Field Trips have a maximum of 15 participants so that beginners can receive individualized attention. Cost is $10 per person per trip for OAS members and $15 per person for non-members. Reservations are required and will be taken on a first- come, first-served ...
Butterfly Expert and Author to Lead Nature BioBlitz Series at The Florida Scrub-Jay Trail Make plans now to attend Dr. Marc Minno's monthly BioBlitz nature walks and butterfly surveys on the following Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Nov 14 Dec 12 Join us as we enjoy a guided tour of B.B.Brown’s Gardens at the Florida Scrub-Jay Trail in search ...
Presenter(s): Christopher Conner, W.I.L.D. (Wildlife Immersion and Leadership Development) Program Coordinator at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, with W.I.L.D. Team Members. "The focus will be becoming a new birder. During the presentation, we will explore the basics of bird watching and exploration from different perspectives as well as sharing a few best practices to get young people more interested or ...