Activities

Upcoming Events

Orange Audubon Society (OAS) offers many events and volunteer opportunities from September through June, with something for every activity level. See our menu of field trips, classes, and workshops to the right.

This includes OAS’ NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL, held the first weekend in December to highlight the best of Central Florida Birding.

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!

Events in February 2025

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January 27, 2025
January 28, 2025
January 29, 2025(1 event)

7:45 am: BIRD SURVEY - Rock Springs Run


January 29, 2025

This quarterly bird survey by OAS and the State Park Service helps Park Naturalist Paul Lammardo check the effectiveness of conservation activities at the Park. We will be meeting at the Rock Springs Run Equestrian Camp and carpool from there with the goal of starting at 8:00am. Rock Springs Run is a large park with several families of scrub jays although not all routes are through scrub jay habitat. Raptors, Towhees, Red-headed Woodpeckers, even deer and bear can be seen. Originally scheduled dates can change to due weather, check Facebook or the OASis for the latest. Leaders: Kathy Rigling and Paul Lammardo. To register contact Kathy at riglingkathy@gmail.com. Directions upon registration. Note: for Google/Apple Maps, use the Rock Springs Run Equestrian Camp for directions.

Rock Springs Run
January 30, 2025
January 31, 2025
February 1, 2025(1 event)

7:30 am: Limited Edition Field Trip: Gainesville Highlights Overnight


February 1, 2025

OAS will once again travel north looking for birds in the Gainesville/Alachua County area under the direction of Tim Hardin and Alan Shapiro. Our destinations will be decided closer to the field trip dates depending on what birds are being seen. Reservations are required and costs are $85 members and $110 non-members. Details and host hotel information will be provided upon registration. Register via the web. For questions email Kathy at riglingkathy@gmail.com

February 2, 2025(2 events)

7:30 am: Limited Edition Field Trip: Gainesville Highlights Overnight


February 1, 2025

OAS will once again travel north looking for birds in the Gainesville/Alachua County area under the direction of Tim Hardin and Alan Shapiro. Our destinations will be decided closer to the field trip dates depending on what birds are being seen. Reservations are required and costs are $85 members and $110 non-members. Details and host hotel information will be provided upon registration. Register via the web. For questions email Kathy at riglingkathy@gmail.com

7:30 am: Birds of Prey Identification Class with Bob Sanders


February 2, 2025

Join raptor expert Bob Sanders at the Apopka Wildlife Drive where you will learn to search and identify various raptors on the drive. Raptors found that time of year may include Peregrine Falcon, Snail Kite, Norther Harrier, Bald Eagle, Merlin, American Kestrel, Red-tailed Hawk, Cooper's Hawk and others. Class size is limited. Cost is $15 members, $25 non-members. Meet-up directions sent upon registration. Register on website. For questions call Bob Sanders at (407)459-5617.

Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
2850 Lust Rd
Apopka, FL 32703
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February 16, 2025(1 event)

7:30 am: BIRD SURVEY - Wekiwa Springs


February 16, 2025

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
February 17, 2025
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February 20, 2025(2 events)

5:45 pm: OAS Monthly Board Meeting


February 20, 2025

OAS Board Meetings are held the third Thursday of the month in the Camilia Room at Leu Gardens from September to May (except for December) at 5:45 prior to the General Monthly meeting. In December, the Board meeting is held via Zoom. Meetings can be moved to zoom for safety at the discretion of OAS. Check the most recent OASis for details.

1920 North Forest Avenue
Orlando, FL
United States

7:00 pm: OAS Monthly Program - The Uniqueness and Conservation of the Wekiva Wild and Scenic River System by Ashley Konon


February 20, 2025

Join us LIVE at the Camilla Room at Leu Gardens for this free program following a short update at our monthly membership meeting.

1920 North Forest Avenue
Orlando, FL
United States
February 21, 2025
February 22, 2025(2 events)

7:45 am: BIRD SURVEY: Apopka Birding Park


February 22, 2025

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 leader Alex Debear at alexdebear@icloud.com.

9:00 am: Orlando Wetlands Festival


February 22, 2025

Orlando Wetlands Park
25155 Wheeler Rd
Christmas, FL 32709
February 23, 2025(1 event)

9:00 am: Youth Photography Workshop, Newton Park


February 23, 2025

Join the award-winning Chen family as you learn about building or maximizing your photo skills. Chertok award-winning photographers, Wei-Shen Chin, Lauren Chin and Michael Chin will lead this workshop targeted at youth. Youth (under 16) must be accompanied by a registered adult. Cost $5 per person. Register online. Time: 8-11 a.m.. Location is Newton Park, Winter Garden, meet at the main wooden dock. This easily accessible park (not much walking needed) is full of Purple Gallinules that are otherwise tricky to find in Central Florida. Limpkins, terns, winter ducks and possibly raptors are also seen at this site.

Newton Park
31 W. Garden Ave
Winter Garden, FL 34787
February 24, 2025
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February 28, 2025
March 1, 2025(1 event)

Florida Young Birders Field & Photo Trip to LAWD

March 1, 2025

OAS Young Birders Club will visit Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive concentrating not only on their birding skills but working on their phtography skills, too. Trip will be led by photographer-birders Ethan and Brennan Landreville, Lorri Lilja and Alex DeBear. Kathy Rigling will round out the leaders. Free. Register on-line. Limit 20.

Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
2850 Lust Rd
Apopka, FL 32703
March 2, 2025