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 May 2026
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June Challenge Kick-Off, Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive June Challenge Kick-Off, Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
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May 8, 2026Whether or not you are participating in the June Challenge Kick-Off, join us for the kick-off walk at beautiful Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. Limit 12. Members $15, Non-members $20. Leaders: Kathy Rigling and Hayden Klinger. Proceeds go to Orange Audubon's education outreach and Nature Center construction.
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BIRD SURVEY - Wekiwa Springs BIRD SURVEY - Wekiwa Springs
May 9, 2026Monthly 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 registrationGlobal Big Day Walk at Mead Botanical Gardens Global Big Day Walk at Mead Botanical Gardens
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May 9, 2026Free. 8-11am. Celebrate community science by participating in the Global Big Day Bird Walk at Mead Botanical Gardens. All levels of birders welcome. Leaders Colin Geibner and Matt Richardson. Limit 20 participants.
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Young Birders Merritt Island Hot Spots Young Birders Merritt Island Hot Spots
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May 17, 2026Field trip for more advanced young birders ages 12-17 (under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Limit 20.
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Habitats of Central Florida and the Mead Sandhill Restoration Project — Catherine Bowman Habitats of Central Florida and the Mead Sandhill Restoration Project — Catherine Bowman
May 21, 2026Join us LIVE at the Camilla Room for our monthly in-person presentation The program will follow a short update at our monthly membership meeting.