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 March 2026

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February 23, 2026
February 24, 2026
February 25, 2026
February 26, 2026
February 27, 2026
February 28, 2026(2 events)

7:30 am: Ltd Edition Field Trip: Merritt Island


February 28, 2026

Leaders: Lorri Lilja, Ethan and Brennan Landreville. Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge (MINWR) is a well-known birding mega-hotspot, sporting 379 Species per eBird. Sign up in Activities Tab

Parrish Park/Max Brewer Causeway
1 A Max Brewer Causeway
Titusville, FL 32796

9:00 am: Apopka Birding Park Workday


February 28, 2026

Apopka Birding Park
2923 Lust Road
Apopka, FL 32703
March 1, 2026(2 events)

9:00 am: Young Birders Field Trip to Lyonia Preserve


March 1, 2026

Lyonia Preserve
2150 Eustace Ave
Deltona, FL 32725

9:00 am: Youth Photography Workshop, Orlando Wetlands


March 1, 2026 March 2, 2026

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.

Orlando Wetlands Park
25155 Wheeler Rd
Christmas, FL 32709
March 2, 2026(1 event)
March 3, 2026
March 4, 2026
March 5, 2026
March 6, 2026
March 7, 2026(1 event)

9:00 am: Buscando Pajaros


March 7, 2026

FREE! Trailer Ride throughout the park in Spanish. Gilberto Sanchez-Perez y Deborah Green. Detalles y registracíon: (407) 637-2525 or on the Sign Up Tab

Orlando Wetlands Park
25155 Wheeler Rd
Christmas, FL 32709
March 8, 2026
March 9, 2026
March 10, 2026
March 11, 2026
March 12, 2026
March 13, 2026
March 14, 2026(1 event)

8:00 am: BIRD SURVEY - Wekiwa Springs


March 14, 2026

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
March 15, 2026
March 16, 2026
March 17, 2026
March 18, 2026
March 19, 2026(1 event)

7:00 pm: Butterflies and Native Plants : Making the Connection — Linda Cooper


March 19, 2026

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.

1920 North Forest Avenue
Orlando, FL
United States
March 20, 2026
March 21, 2026(1 event)

8:00 am: Free Monthly Field Trip to Shingle Creek


March 21, 2026

Free, Shingle Creek Babb Landing. Leaders: Gary and Noah Steinberg and Jimena Aguirre. Easy 3 mile walk ib diverse blend of wetland and dry prairie. Limit 20

Shingle Creek Regional Park at Babb Landing
2491 Babb Rd
Kissimmee, FL 34746
March 22, 2026
March 23, 2026
March 24, 2026
March 25, 2026(1 event)

8:00 am: BIRD SURVEY - Rock Springs Run


March 25, 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
March 26, 2026
March 27, 2026
March 28, 2026(2 events)

7:00 am: BIRD SURVEY - Apopka Birding Park


March 28, 2026

For up to date info on the bird survey, contact Alex Debear on What's App at: https://chat.whatsapp.com/HHB06KMHoEbCoMi2zg41JB or email Alexdebear@icloud.com. This monthly survey will help us track both resident and seasonal bird populations as Orange Audubon improves the habitat at the Apopka Birding Park at the entrance to the Apopka Wildlife Drive.

Apopka Birding Park
2923 Lust Road
Apopka, FL 32703

9:00 am: Apopka Birding Park Workday


March 28, 2026

Apopka Birding Park
2923 Lust Road
Apopka, FL 32703
March 29, 2026(2 events)

7:30 am: BIRD SURVEY - Oakland Nature Preserve


March 29, 2026

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

Oakland Nature Preserve
747 Machete Trail
Oakland, FL 34760

9:00 am: Green PLACE Nature & Photography Hike at Lake Lucie


March 29, 2026

Ideal for youth, families, and others to get great tips on wildlife photography and learn about the easy-to-photograph plant and animal inhabitants of this Orange County Green PLACE property. FREE.,

Lake Lucie Preserve
43 Rainey Rd
Sorrento, FL 32776
March 30, 2026
March 31, 2026
April 1, 2026
April 2, 2026
April 3, 2026
April 4, 2026(2 events)

7:30 am: BIRD SURVEY - Wekiwa Springs


April 4, 2026

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


April 4, 2026

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
1300 S. Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL 32789
April 5, 2026