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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BIRD SURVEY - Wekiwa Springs BIRD SURVEY - Wekiwa Springs
April 4, 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 registrationFree Monthly Field Trip to Mead Gardens Free Monthly Field Trip to Mead Gardens
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April 4, 2026Join 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
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Northwest Florida Panhandle Birding 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. -
Northwest Florida Panhandle Birding 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. -
Northwest Florida Panhandle Birding 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. -
Northwest Florida Panhandle Birding 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. -
Northwest Florida Panhandle Birding 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.Free Monthly Field Trip to Mead Gardens Free Monthly Field Trip to Mead Gardens
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April 11, 2026Join 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
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Rehabilitating Native Animals— Debbie Helsel, Back to Nature Rehabilitating Native Animals— Debbie Helsel, Back to Nature
April 16, 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.
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Free Monthly Field Trip to Mead Gardens Free Monthly Field Trip to Mead Gardens
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April 18, 2026Join 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
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Limited Edition Field Trip: Fort DeSoto Spring Migration Birding Limited Edition Field Trip: Fort DeSoto Spring Migration Birding
April 20, 2026OAS 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
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Limited Edition Field Trip: Fort DeSoto Spring Migration Birding Limited Edition Field Trip: Fort DeSoto Spring Migration Birding
April 20, 2026OAS 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
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BIRD SURVEY: Apopka Birding Park BIRD SURVEY: Apopka Birding Park
April 25, 2026Monthly 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 ParkFree Monthly Field Trip to Mead Gardens Free Monthly Field Trip to Mead Gardens
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April 25, 2026Join 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 GardensApopka Birding Park Workday Apopka Birding Park Workday
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April 25, 2026Bring gloves, shovels if you have one and hand pruners. Sign Up on our Activities Tab. Groups are welcome!
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City Nature Challenge Bird and Nature Walk - Tosohatchee City Nature Challenge Bird and Nature Walk - Tosohatchee
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April 26, 2026William 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
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