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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April 4, 2026(2 events) 7:30 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 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 – 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 |
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April 7, 2026(1 event) Northwest Florida Panhandle BirdingApril 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 8, 2026(1 event) Northwest Florida Panhandle BirdingApril 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 9, 2026(1 event) Northwest Florida Panhandle BirdingApril 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 10, 2026(1 event) Northwest Florida Panhandle BirdingApril 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 11, 2026(2 events) Northwest Florida Panhandle BirdingApril 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 8:00 am: Free Monthly Field Trip to Mead Gardens – 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 |
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April 16, 2026(1 event) 7:00 pm: Rehabilitating Native Animals— Debbie Helsel, Back to Nature 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. |
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April 18, 2026(1 event) 8:00 am: Free Monthly Field Trip to Mead Gardens – 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 |
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April 20, 2026(1 event) 7:30 am: Limited Edition Field Trip: Fort DeSoto Spring Migration Birding 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 |
April 21, 2026(1 event) 7:30 am: Limited Edition Field Trip: Fort DeSoto Spring Migration Birding 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 |
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April 25, 2026(3 events) 7:30 am: BIRD SURVEY: Apopka Birding Park 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 8:00 am: Free Monthly Field Trip to Mead Gardens – 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 9:00 am: Apopka Birding Park Workday – Bring gloves, shovels if you have one and hand pruners. Sign Up on our Activities Tab. Groups are welcome! Apopka Birding Park |
April 26, 2026(1 event) 8:00 am: City Nature Challenge Bird and Nature Walk - Tosohatchee – 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 |
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