Activities
Upcoming Events
Orange Audubon Society (OAS) offers many events and volunteer opportunities from September through July, with something for every activity level. See our Menu of field trips, classes, and workshops to the right.
OAS’ NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL, held in December, highlights the best of Central Florida Birding. Registration is now LIVE. Follow the festival webpage.
See the Monthly Calendar of Events below. You can also download OAS’ annual brochure, on the About Us page which has at-a-glance information about all our activities throughout this program year! Our New brochure will be posted in mid-August.
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2025-26 Cancellation Policy
Trip Leader Cancellations:
If a trip must be cancelled by the trip leader due to safety or other concerns, participants will receive a full refund of the trip fee or may transfer to another field trip of identical cost (subject to space availability). Participants also have the option to donate their refund to support Orange Audubon Society.
Participant Cancellations – Single day events
Cancellations made 7 or more days before the trip date: Full refund minus a $5 handling fee per trip. Cancellations made between 7 days and 2 days before the trip date: 50% refund. Cancellations made within 2 days of the trip date: No refund available.
Participant Cancellations – Multiple day events
Cancellations made 14 or more days before the trip date: Full refund minus a $10 handling fee per trip. Cancellations made between 14 days and 4 days before the trip date: 50% refund. Cancellations made within 4 days of the trip date: No refund available.
Events in February 2026
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Ltd Edition Gainesville Overnight Ltd Edition Gainesville Overnight
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January 31, 2026 – February 1, 2026Filled, wait list contact Kathy Rigling at riglingkathy@gmail.com. $95 members, $125 non-members
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February 4, 2026Shingle Creek Regional Trail -
Beginner's Bird Watching - Class 1 of 3, Orlando Wetlands Park Beginner's Bird Watching - Class 1 of 3, Orlando Wetlands Park
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February 8, 2026Limited Space available. Instructors: Kathy Rigling and Susan Thome-Barrett. For information contact Kathy Rigling at riglingkathy@gmail.com. Sign up under the Activities Tab
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Invasive Plant Identification Workshop Invasive Plant Identification Workshop
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February 13, 2026Instructors from the Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area, Dana Sussman and Ron Chicone will instruct on identifying invasive plant species before traveling to the Apopka Birding Park for a 2 hour in-field session. Free Workshop limited to 22 participants. Meet at UF MidFlorida Research and Education Center, 2725 S. Binion Road, Apopka, FL.
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Beginner's Bird Watching - Class 2 of 3, Oakland Nature Preserve Beginner's Bird Watching - Class 2 of 3, Oakland Nature Preserve
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February 14, 2026Third session. This class is only for those who have pre-registered for the 3-class workshop or need to make up a class. Leaders: Kathy Rigling and Susan Thome-Barrett. Register on-line for 3 part class. For questions contact Kathy at riglingkathy@gmail.com. No registrations after Class 1, Feb 8
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BIRD SURVEY - Wekiwa Springs BIRD SURVEY - Wekiwa Springs
February 15, 2026Monthly Bird Survey at Wekiwa Springs Park. We will split into 2 groups led by Park Naturalist Paul Lammardo and OAS's Kathy Rigling. We will survey two areas of the park counting all birds we see and hear. We will travel through the sandhill and scrub, near small lakes and other transitional areas. Possible birds: Red-headed Woodpeckers, Bachman's Sparrow, Wild Turkeys, Northern Bobwhite, the occasional Short-tailed Hawk. Registration is required with entry directions provided upon registration. Note: survey begins before park opens so DO NOT enter through main entrance. For registration & to check for any date changes contact Kathy at riglingkathy@gmail.com.
To be provided upon registrationYoung Birders Field Trip to Brownie Wise Park Young Birders Field Trip to Brownie Wise Park
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February 15, 2026Leaders: Ethan Landreville, Brennan Landreville, Melissa Steinberg This field trip is for 8-17 year old youth who are interested in learning more about birds. Brownie Wise Park is an excellent location in which one can bird many different habitats within a relatively small area. Sign Up in Activities Tab
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Breaking New Ground with Florida Scrub-Jays — Karl Miller Breaking New Ground with Florida Scrub-Jays — Karl Miller
February 19, 2026Join us LIVE at the Camilla Room for our monthly in-person presentation The program will follow a short update at our monthly membership meeting.
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Beginner's Bird Watching - Class 3 of 3, Apopka Wildlife Drive Beginner's Bird Watching - Class 3 of 3, Apopka Wildlife Drive
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February 21, 2026 – February 22, 2026Class 3 of 3 only available for those signed up for 3 class series or those making up class from previous season. Instructors Kathy Rigling and Susan Thome-Barrett. For questions contact Kathy at riglingkathy@gmail.com.
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Free Monthly Field Trip to Orlando Wetlands Park Free Monthly Field Trip to Orlando Wetlands Park
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February 22, 20268 - 11am. Leaders Kathy Rigling and Glen Blaser. Wintering ducks, raptors and water birds including Roseate Spoonbills, Woodstorks. Maybe a surprise short-tail hawk or American Bittern. Sign up on-line.
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Ltd Edition Field Trip: Merritt Island Ltd Edition Field Trip: Merritt Island
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February 28, 2026Leaders: Lorri Lilja, Ethan and Brennan Landreville. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (MINWR) is a well-known birding mega-hotspot, sporting 379 Species per eBird. Sign up in Activities Tab
Parrish Park/Max Brewer CausewayApopka Birding Park Workday Apopka Birding Park Workday
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February 28, 2026Apopka Birding Park