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 28, 2026(2 events) 7:30 am: Ltd Edition Field Trip: Merritt Island – 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 9:00 am: Apopka Birding Park Workday – Apopka Birding Park |
March 1, 2026(2 events) 9:00 am: Young Birders Field Trip to Lyonia Preserve – Lyonia Preserve 9:00 am: Youth Photography Workshop, Orlando Wetlands – 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 |
March 2, 2026(1 event)
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March 7, 2026(1 event) 9:00 am: Buscando Pajaros – 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 |
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March 14, 2026(1 event) 8:00 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 |
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March 19, 2026(1 event) 7:00 pm: Butterflies and Native Plants : Making the Connection — Linda Cooper 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. |
March 20, 2026
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March 21, 2026(1 event) 8:00 am: Free Monthly Field Trip to Shingle Creek – 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 |
March 22, 2026
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March 25, 2026(1 event) 8:00 am: BIRD SURVEY - Rock Springs Run 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
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March 28, 2026(2 events) 7:00 am: BIRD SURVEY - Apopka Birding Park 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 9:00 am: Apopka Birding Park Workday – Apopka Birding Park |
March 29, 2026(2 events) 7:30 am: BIRD SURVEY - Oakland Nature Preserve Quarterly Bird survey at Oakland Nature Preserve. Contact Kathy Rigling at riglingkathy@gmail.com Oakland Nature Preserve 9:00 am: Green PLACE Nature & Photography Hike at Lake Lucie – 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 |
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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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