Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

Events in July 2024

7:00 am: BIRD SURVEY - Wekiwa Springs

7:30 am: BIRD SURVEY - Rock Springs Run

7:30 am: June Challenge Celebration and Bird Walk, Location TBA

Orange Audubon Society (OAS) offers many events and volunteer opportunities from September through June, with something for every activity level. See our menu of field trips, classes, and workshops to the right.

This includes OAS’ NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL, held the first weekend in December to highlight the best of Central Florida Birding.

See the monthly calendar of events below.

Also download OAS’ annual brochure, which has at-a-glance information about all our activities throughout this program year!

14 7:00 am: BIRD SURVEY - Wekiwa Springs 7:00 am: BIRD SURVEY - Wekiwa Springs 7:00 am July 14, 2024 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 county 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 gate. For registration contact Kathy at riglingkathy@gmail.com. To be provided upon registration View Location Read more

21 7:30 am: BIRD SURVEY - Rock Springs Run 7:30 am: BIRD SURVEY - Rock Springs Run 7:30 am July 21, 2024 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 carpooling from there with the goal of starting at 8:00am. 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. Leaders: Kathy Rigling and Paul Lammardo. Register via web or 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 View Location Read more

28 7:30 am: June Challenge Celebration and Bird Walk, Location TBA 7:30 am: June Challenge Celebration and Bird Walk, Location TBA 7:30 am July 28, 2024 Join us for a free walk followed by snacks and award presentation for winners of the June Challenge. Location is yet to be determined but regardless of location, we'll have a great time! Everyone is welcome, even if you did not participate in June Challenge. Read more