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.

For BIRD SURVEYS see Community/Citizen Science Tab.

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 April 2026

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March 30, 2026
March 31, 2026
April 1, 2026
April 2, 2026
April 3, 2026
April 4, 2026(2 events)

7:30 am: BIRD SURVEY - Wekiwa Springs


April 4, 2026

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 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 registration

8:00 am: Free Monthly Field Trip to Mead Gardens


April 4, 2026

Join us for free bird walks every Saturday in April to look for warbler migration at this hotspot urban park in Winter Park. Binocular available. Contact Kathy at riglingkathy@gmail.com

Mead Botanical Gardens
1300 S. Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789
April 5, 2026
April 6, 2026
April 7, 2026(1 event)

Northwest Florida Panhandle Birding

April 7, 2026 April 11, 2026

This season’s four-day trip to see migratory and breeding songbirds and shorebirds in the Florida Panhandle will be
April 7-11, 2026. The cost of $300 for members; $350 for non-members includes a great itinerary, local expert
guides, Wakulla Springs boat tour and some picnic meals. For questions contact Teresa Williams at (407) 718-1977.

April 8, 2026(1 event)

Northwest Florida Panhandle Birding

April 7, 2026 April 11, 2026

This season’s four-day trip to see migratory and breeding songbirds and shorebirds in the Florida Panhandle will be
April 7-11, 2026. The cost of $300 for members; $350 for non-members includes a great itinerary, local expert
guides, Wakulla Springs boat tour and some picnic meals. For questions contact Teresa Williams at (407) 718-1977.

April 9, 2026(1 event)

Northwest Florida Panhandle Birding

April 7, 2026 April 11, 2026

This season’s four-day trip to see migratory and breeding songbirds and shorebirds in the Florida Panhandle will be
April 7-11, 2026. The cost of $300 for members; $350 for non-members includes a great itinerary, local expert
guides, Wakulla Springs boat tour and some picnic meals. For questions contact Teresa Williams at (407) 718-1977.

April 10, 2026(1 event)

Northwest Florida Panhandle Birding

April 7, 2026 April 11, 2026

This season’s four-day trip to see migratory and breeding songbirds and shorebirds in the Florida Panhandle will be
April 7-11, 2026. The cost of $300 for members; $350 for non-members includes a great itinerary, local expert
guides, Wakulla Springs boat tour and some picnic meals. For questions contact Teresa Williams at (407) 718-1977.

April 11, 2026(2 events)

Northwest Florida Panhandle Birding

April 7, 2026 April 11, 2026

This season’s four-day trip to see migratory and breeding songbirds and shorebirds in the Florida Panhandle will be
April 7-11, 2026. The cost of $300 for members; $350 for non-members includes a great itinerary, local expert
guides, Wakulla Springs boat tour and some picnic meals. For questions contact Teresa Williams at (407) 718-1977.

8:00 am: Free Monthly Field Trip to Mead Gardens


April 11, 2026

Join us for free bird walks every Saturday in April to look for warbler migration at this hotspot urban park in Winter Park. Binocular available. Contact Kathy at riglingkathy@gmail.com

Mead Botanical Gardens
1300 S. Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789
April 12, 2026
April 13, 2026
April 14, 2026
April 15, 2026
April 16, 2026(1 event)

7:00 pm: Rehabilitating Native Animals— Debbie Helsel, Back to Nature


April 16, 2026

Join us LIVE at the Camilla Room for our monthly in-person presentation The program will follow a short update at our monthly membership meeting.

1920 North Forest Avenue
Orlando, FL
United States
April 17, 2026
April 18, 2026(1 event)

8:00 am: Free Monthly Field Trip to Mead Gardens


April 18, 2026

Join us for free bird walks every Saturday in April to look for warbler migration at this hotspot urban park in Winter Park. Binocular available. Contact Kathy at riglingkathy@gmail.com

Mead Botanical Gardens
1300 S. Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789
April 19, 2026
April 20, 2026(1 event)

7:30 am: Limited Edition Field Trip: Fort DeSoto Spring Migration Birding


April 20, 2026

OAS will once again travel toSpring MIgration Hot Spot Fort De Soto. Reservations are required and costs are $95 members and $125 non-members. Lodging not included. Details and host hotel information will be provided upon registration. Register via the web. For questions email Kathy at riglingkathy@gmail.com

Fort De Soto
3500 Pinellas Bayway South
Tierra Verde, FL 33715
April 21, 2026(1 event)

7:30 am: Limited Edition Field Trip: Fort DeSoto Spring Migration Birding


April 20, 2026

OAS will once again travel toSpring MIgration Hot Spot Fort De Soto. Reservations are required and costs are $95 members and $125 non-members. Lodging not included. Details and host hotel information will be provided upon registration. Register via the web. For questions email Kathy at riglingkathy@gmail.com

Fort De Soto
3500 Pinellas Bayway South
Tierra Verde, FL 33715
April 22, 2026
April 23, 2026
April 24, 2026
April 25, 2026(3 events)

7:30 am: BIRD SURVEY: Apopka Birding Park


April 25, 2026

Monthly surveys will be held on the property of OAS' new Apopka Birding Park located just north of the entrance to the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. These surveys will help us monitor the birdlife as we begin restoration of this 67 acre property. We'll meet in the bike parking lot located on the right just before the gates to the Drive. To register contact Kathy Rigling at riglingkathy@gmail.com

Apopka Birding Park
2923 Lust Road
Apopka, FL 32703

8:00 am: Free Monthly Field Trip to Mead Gardens


April 25, 2026

Join us for free bird walks every Saturday in April to look for warbler migration at this hotspot urban park in Winter Park. Binocular available. Contact Kathy at riglingkathy@gmail.com

Mead Botanical Gardens
1300 S. Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789

9:00 am: Apopka Birding Park Workday


April 25, 2026

Bring gloves, shovels if you have one and hand pruners. Sign Up on our Activities Tab. Groups are welcome!

Apopka Birding Park
2923 Lust Road
Apopka, FL 32703
April 26, 2026(1 event)

8:00 am: City Nature Challenge Bird and Nature Walk - Tosohatchee


April 26, 2026

William Beardall Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area. 8am to 11am. Free but $3 reserve entry fee unless under 16 or over 65. Loaner Binoculars available. Slow-paced walk to enjoy and document the biodiversity as part of the City Nature Challenge. Participants can use iNaturalist to record plants and wildlife. For more information contact Kathy at riglingkathy@gmail.com

William Beardall Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area
3365 Taylor Creek Rd
Christmas, FL 32709
April 27, 2026
April 28, 2026
April 29, 2026
April 30, 2026
May 1, 2026
May 2, 2026
May 3, 2026