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October 30, 2023
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October 31, 2023
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November 1, 2023(1 event)
7:00 pm: Educator's Zoom Series - Feeding Birds and Project Feederwatch7:00 pm: Educator's Zoom Series - Feeding Birds and Project Feederwatch – While it sounds easy, sometimes a little knowledge can help make your efforts to bring birds to your schoolyard more successful. Education Coordinator Kathy Rigling has got you covered in this 30 min. zoom. She'll also discuss Project FeederWatch by Cornell Lab and how your class can participate. If you haven't already signed up (once you sign you will receive links to all programs for the year) register at: TBA. Questions email Kathy at riglingkathy@gmail.com Zoom |
November 2, 2023
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November 4, 2023(3 events)
7:30 am: Limited Edition Field Trip, Bird & Bike, Lake Apopka Loop Trail, Apopka7:30 am: Limited Edition Field Trip, Bird & Bike, Lake Apopka Loop Trail, Apopka – Join Alan Shapiro and Pete Johnson on a Bike & Bird trip along the Lake Apopka Loop Trail. Biking is a great way to explore the North Shore. We'll meet at Magnolia Park and ride along the shore of Lake Apopka (with frequent stops) looking for Snail Kite, waterbirds, maybe even a migrant warbler in the trees along the shore. Lake Apopka is the second top eBird hotspot in the state of Florida. For details contact Alan at alangrandiflora@gmail.com. Registration required online or at alangrandiflora@gmail.com. Cost: $12 OAS members, $17 non-members. Magnolia Park 9:00 am: Green PLACE Nature & Photography Hike, Isle of Pine Preserve9:00 am: Green PLACE Nature & Photography Hike, Isle of Pine Preserve – Join Orange County Naturalist Beth Jackson and Wildlife Photographer Lee Ann Posavad at the Isle of Pine, an Orange Country Green PLACE. Learn about nature at this preserved place with Beth Jackson and get photo tips and plenty of practice with the assistance of Lee Ann Posavad. Youth, families and others are welcome! FREE. For registration contact Beth Jackson at (407) 836-1481. Isle of Pines 10:00 am: Lake Eola Fall Festival in the Park, Orlando - Volunteer Opportunity10:00 am: Lake Eola Fall Festival in the Park, Orlando - Volunteer Opportunity – OAS will be sharing our love of birds and conservation at the 52nd Annual Fall Festival in the Park. Artists, crafters, food vendor booths, and other ecological groups will have booths at the downtown park. Volunteer opportunities for this 2-day event are available. Contact Teresa at (407) 718-1977. Lake Eola Park |
November 5, 2023(2 events)
10:00 am: Lake Eola Fall Festival in the Park, Orlando - Volunteer Opportunity10:00 am: Lake Eola Fall Festival in the Park, Orlando - Volunteer Opportunity – OAS will be sharing our love of birds and conservation at the 52nd Annual Fall Festival in the Park. Artists, crafters, food vendor booths, and other ecological groups will have booths at the downtown park. Volunteer opportunities for this 2-day event are available. Contact Teresa at (407) 718-1977. Lake Eola Park 8:00 am: Young Birder's Club Trip to Clay Island, Astatula8:00 am: Young Birder's Club Trip to Clay Island, Astatula – The Young Birder's Club will visit Clay Island, a part of the North Shore Restoration area. Possible birds include overwintering waterfowl, waterbirds, Belted Kingfishers and perhaps a Vermillion Flycatcher. This field trip is for birders under 17 or young people interested in becoming birders. Free. Leaders: Kathy Rigling and Susan Thome-Barrett. Register via website or contact Kathy at riglingkathy@gmail.com for meet-up information, loaner binoculars or to register. Clay Island Trailhead Clermont, FL 34705 |
November 6, 2023
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November 7, 2023
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November 8, 2023(1 event)
7:00 pm: Educator's Zoom Series - Feeding Birds & Project FeederWatch7:00 pm: Educator's Zoom Series - Feeding Birds & Project FeederWatch – OAS Education Coordinator Kathy Rigling discusses Feeding Birds and Project Feederwatch, a Cornell University citizen science project that fits well into the classroom curriculum. Zoom |
November 9, 2023
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November 12, 2023(2 events)
Belize:OAS 9-Day Tropical Birding with Wildside Nature Tours BeginsBelize:OAS 9-Day Tropical Birding with Wildside Nature Tours BeginsNovember 12, 2023 Located only a few hours from the USA, Belize is home to over 600 species of birds. Easy trails, comfortable climate and easy access to great birding locations make Belize a very special place to learn the tropical families. Join OAS and and guide Glenn Crawford of Wildside Nature Tours on this very special trip. 6-10 Participants. Cost $3,300. Questions and reservations contact Deborah at info@orangeaudubonfl.org. 7:30 am: BIRD SURVEY - Wekiwa Springs7:30 am: BIRD SURVEY - Wekiwa Springs Monthly 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 county 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. Leaders: Kathy Rigling and Paul Lammardo. Register via web or contact Kathy at riglingkathy@gmail.com. To be provided upon registration |
November 13, 2023
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November 14, 2023(1 event)
Christmas Bird Counts - Sign UpChristmas Bird Counts - Sign UpNovember 14, 2023 The Christmas Bird Count occurs December 14 to January 5 every season. Christmas bird counts are held locally throughout the U.S., just in case you are traveling this holiday season. For information check out the website: https://www.audubon.org/conservation/join-christmas-bird-count# |
November 15, 2023
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November 16, 2023(2 events)
5:45 pm: OAS Monthly Board Meeting5:45 pm: OAS Monthly Board Meeting – OAS Monthly Board Meeting in the Camillia Room 7:00 pm: OAS Monthly Program - Restoration of the Kissimmee River with Amber Moore7:00 pm: OAS Monthly Program - Restoration of the Kissimmee River with Amber Moore – Amber Moore is the Manager of FAU's Riverwoods Field Lab sponsored by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). Amber leads the River Channel Vegetation studies that are part of the Kissimmee River Restoration Evaluation Program. She'll update us on the restoration of that important waterway. Join us LIVE at Leu7 Gardens. |
November 17, 2023
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November 18, 2023(1 event)
8:15 am: Monthly Field Trip to Wekiwa Springs State Park, Apopka8:15 am: Monthly Field Trip to Wekiwa Springs State Park, Apopka – Our Free monthly field trip takes us to the beautiful Wekiwa State Park in Apopka where we will look for the park's iconic Red-headed Woodpeckers, Bachman's Sparrows, Summer Tanagers and Brown-headed Nuthatches. Regular admission rates apply. We will meet at the Sand Lake Parking lot shortly after 8am. Limited to 15 participants. Leader: Alan Shapiro. Reservation required via website or email Kathy at riglingkathy@gmail.com. Wekiwa Springs State Park |
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November 30, 2023(1 event)
NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL and Volunteer OpportunityNORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL and Volunteer OpportunityNovember 30, 2023 – December 4, 2023 Save the Date! Nov 30 to Dec 4 - the North Shore Birding Festival. Participate in field trips on the 20,000-acre Lake Apopka North Shore property and other Central Florida sites. Friday and Saturday night keynotes at Wekiwa Springs State Park with catered dinners are followed by owl and woodcock walks. Add to your life list while exploring a unique birding hotspot only 35–45 minutes from Orlando attractions. Photographers — fantastic shots await! The Lake Apopka North Shore is currently the 2nd top eBird hotspot in Florida. For information on trips and keynotes, visit https://northshorebirdingfestival.com. For volunteer opportunities contact info@orangeaudubonfl.org |
December 1, 2023(1 event)
NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL and Volunteer OpportunityNORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL and Volunteer OpportunityNovember 30, 2023 – December 4, 2023 Save the Date! Nov 30 to Dec 4 - the North Shore Birding Festival. Participate in field trips on the 20,000-acre Lake Apopka North Shore property and other Central Florida sites. Friday and Saturday night keynotes at Wekiwa Springs State Park with catered dinners are followed by owl and woodcock walks. Add to your life list while exploring a unique birding hotspot only 35–45 minutes from Orlando attractions. Photographers — fantastic shots await! The Lake Apopka North Shore is currently the 2nd top eBird hotspot in Florida. For information on trips and keynotes, visit https://northshorebirdingfestival.com. For volunteer opportunities contact info@orangeaudubonfl.org |
December 2, 2023(1 event)
NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL and Volunteer OpportunityNORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL and Volunteer OpportunityNovember 30, 2023 – December 4, 2023 Save the Date! Nov 30 to Dec 4 - the North Shore Birding Festival. Participate in field trips on the 20,000-acre Lake Apopka North Shore property and other Central Florida sites. Friday and Saturday night keynotes at Wekiwa Springs State Park with catered dinners are followed by owl and woodcock walks. Add to your life list while exploring a unique birding hotspot only 35–45 minutes from Orlando attractions. Photographers — fantastic shots await! The Lake Apopka North Shore is currently the 2nd top eBird hotspot in Florida. For information on trips and keynotes, visit https://northshorebirdingfestival.com. For volunteer opportunities contact info@orangeaudubonfl.org |
December 3, 2023(1 event)
NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL and Volunteer OpportunityNORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL and Volunteer OpportunityNovember 30, 2023 – December 4, 2023 Save the Date! Nov 30 to Dec 4 - the North Shore Birding Festival. Participate in field trips on the 20,000-acre Lake Apopka North Shore property and other Central Florida sites. Friday and Saturday night keynotes at Wekiwa Springs State Park with catered dinners are followed by owl and woodcock walks. Add to your life list while exploring a unique birding hotspot only 35–45 minutes from Orlando attractions. Photographers — fantastic shots await! The Lake Apopka North Shore is currently the 2nd top eBird hotspot in Florida. For information on trips and keynotes, visit https://northshorebirdingfestival.com. For volunteer opportunities contact info@orangeaudubonfl.org |