CONTACT: Carol Bailey-White (duvalaudubon@gmail.com) 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 (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html). Our Crosby Sanctuary conservation property in Orange Park is a perfect place to get some outdoor time on your own in a beautiful natural setting. Therefore, we are opening ...

Join Roger Hammer, author of several books including, The Complete Guide to Florida Wildflowers, Everglades Wildflowers and Florida Icons for an entertaining and informative wildflower walk at the CREW Marsh trails. No pets allowed except for service animals. Portapotty at Trail head. Trails are grassy Fee: $30.00 More information at: https://www.auduboneverglades.org/event/spring-wildflower-walk/

Markham Park, 16001 W State Road 84, Sunrise, FL 33326   John Hutchison will lead this full-day caravan trip to birding locations in southern Broward County. Meet at 8:00 AM at Markham Park’s Meadow Nature Trail. From I-75, exit at Royal Palm Parkway (Exit 15). Drive west 0.5 miles to Weston Road. Turn right and drive west 2.8 miles to the ...

Join Scott Zucker to explore the boardwalk and berms of this beautiful, created wetland and see the resident birds and migratory visitors at this seldom-visited birding hotspot in Wellington. More information available at: https://www.auduboneverglades.org/event/peaceful-waters-sanctuary-2/

Join us as we walk around the park looking and listening for birds. We will identify what we find and teach you how to identify birds on your own. This location is ideal for birders of all levels, especially for beginners and wildlife photographers. Bring binoculars and a camera if you have them. We will have extra binoculars to lend ...

Various habitats exist to view a variety of birds. Bring Lunch. Leave Lake Placid Tower at 7:30 AM or Walmart Garden Center parking lot. (M)If Airforce Range is not available then Hardee Lakes Park in Bowling Green will be substituted. Reclaimed phosphate land donated by Mosaic. Boardwalk, lakes, and hiking trails on 1,260 acres. $5.00 per car entry fee. Bring Lunch. More information at: https://highlandsaudubon.org/field-trips

This protected beach offers some of the best shorebirding in Lee Co. Walk a mile in either direction scanning the mangroves as well as the sand. Plovers abound – Wilson’s, Piping, Black-bellied and Semipalmated – and waders at low tide include Roseate Spoonbills, Reddish Egrets and White Ibises. Learn more and RSVP at: https://www.audubonswfl.org/events/bunche-beach-shorebirds

Find Red-cockaded Woodpecker, Bachman’s Sparrow, and other resident forest birds and look for early spring migrants. At 6:45 a.m. meet on the south side of Croom Road (CR-480) at the horse corral at the intersection with Forest Road 7. This is 7 miles east of US-41. Contact Bev: 352-686-0460 or bevalhansen@gmail.com

Brian Rapoza will lead this walk on the Fortymile Bend (L-28 Canal) trail along the eastern edge of Big Cypress National Preserve. Meet at 7:30 AM at the Fortymile Bend Boat Ramp, adjacent to Tippy’s Outpost on Tamiami Trail (US 41). Return at 11 AM. Registration required at the following link: https://tropicalaudubon.org/calendar/wkt2w87ykygtme6esrt5gjy3agy92w

A free guided tour is offered on the first Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. to introduce you to the Florida Scrub-Jay Trail. Get to know the history of the Florida Scrub-Jay, where it is, and where it is going if we do not protect and restore its habitat. Learn what scrub habitat is and find ...