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 October 2026

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September 28, 2026
September 29, 2026
September 30, 2026
October 1, 2026
October 2, 2026
October 3, 2026
October 4, 2026 (2 events)


October 4, 2026

Monthly Bird Survey at Wekiwa Springs Park. We will split into 2 groups and 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 and to check for any date changes contact Kathy at riglingkathy@gmail.com.

To be provided upon registration


October 4, 2026

The Young Birder's Club will visit a Seminole County migrant bird hotspot with a trip to Central Winds Park in Winter Springs, Florida. Located south of Lake Jessup, the park has wooded trails and wooded edges that have been drawing in the warblers during migration. This field trip is for birders 8 - 17 We will meet in the parking lot by the playground. Free but registration required. Questions contact Kathy Rigling at riglingkathy@gmail.com.

Central Winds Park
1000 Central Winds Drive
Winter Springs, FL 32708
October 5, 2026
October 6, 2026
October 7, 2026 (1 event)


October 7, 2026

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 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
October 8, 2026
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October 10, 2026
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October 23, 2026
October 24, 2026
October 25, 2026 (1 event)

October 25, 2026

Quarterly Bird survey at Oakland Nature Preserve. Contact Kathy Rigling at riglingkathy@gmail.com

Oakland Nature Preserve
747 Machete Trail
Oakland, FL 34760
October 26, 2026
October 27, 2026
October 28, 2026
October 29, 2026
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October 31, 2026
November 1, 2026