
Community/citizen science projects provide data that helps research biologists better understand our bird populations. Data helps to develop stronger conservation initiatives. These fun projects range from field surveys, to monitoring nests, to even birding in your own backyard.

OAS Bird Surveys
To sign up, click the name of the survey you are interested in and it will link you to a sign up form. Dates may change due to weather/scheduling conflicts. For more information, contact education@orangeaudubonfl.org
- Oakland Nature Preserve
- Quarterly
- Oct. 18, 2026
- Jan. 24, 2027
- April 11, 2027
- June 13, 2027
- Quarterly
- Rock Springs Run State Reserve
- Quarterly, 8:00am
- Aug. 12, 2026
- Oct. 7, 2026
- Jan. 27, 2027
- April 7, 2027
- July 21, 2027
- Quarterly, 8:00am
- Lake Apopka North Shore (monthly)
- Apopka Birding Park (monthly, generally the last Saturday of the month)
- Wekiwa Springs State Park (generally the second Saturday of the month, start times vary)
- 2026 –
- Sat. Aug. 8
- Sat. Sept. 5
- Sat. Oct. 3
- Sat. Nov. 7
- Sat. Dec. 12
- 2027 –
- Sat. Jan. 10
- Sat. Feb. 13
- Sat. March 13
- Sat. April 10
- Sat. May 8
- Sun. June 12
- Sat July 10
- 2026 –

The Great Southeast Pollinator Census at the Apopka Birding Park
Help us count pollinators in the entry garden at the Apopka Birding Park! We’ll be participating in a multi-state community science project studying pollinator populations. Participants of all ages and experience are welcome! The Great Southeast Pollinator Census August 21 and 22.
Great Florida Pollinator Census
- Saturday, August 22, 9 – 11am
- Location: Apopka Birding Park,
- 2851 Lust Road, Apopka, FL
- No registration necessary
- Counts are in 15 minute segments, between 9 – 11am. Forms provided
- For questions email: education@orangeaudubonfl.org

Photo: Brian Miller
Other Citizen/Community Science Activities
- EagleWatch Training
- Christmas Bird Counts
- Dec 14, 2026–Jan 5, 2027—See Nov/Dec issues of OASis newsletter for details
- Great Backyard Bird Count
- Feb 12–15, 2027—gbbc.birdcount.org/
- The City Nature Challenge, Orange County
- Apr 30 – May 3, 2027
- Jay Watch Training

