Activities
Upcoming Events
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!
Events in May 2024
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Bird Chat - Audubon Florida Coastal Bird Stewardship by Audrey DeRose-Wilson
Bird Chat - Audubon Florida Coastal Bird Stewardship by Audrey DeRose-Wilson
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May 2, 2024Register for this online presentation at mailchi.mp/18d77cc16d26/bird-chat-registration
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Limited Edition Field Trip - Kayak, Canoe, Paddle Board
Limited Edition Field Trip - Kayak, Canoe, Paddle Board
May 4, 2024Join Alan Shapiro and Lorri Lilja on a trip down the Wekiva River starting at Katie's Landing. You'll be searching for the elusive Prothonotary Warbler while keeping the eye on the skies for raptors (occasional Short-tailed Hawks have been seen here) and enjoying all of the other birds on the river. Reservations are required. Admission is $3 per vehicle and rental rates for kayak, canoe, paddle boards may apply. Trip Cost is $12 members, $17 non-members. Limited to 12 participants. Register via web or contact Kathy at riglingkathy@gmail.com
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BIRD SURVEY - Wekiwa Springs
BIRD SURVEY - Wekiwa Springs
May 5, 2024Monthly 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.
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BIRD CHAT - Clermont Martin Watch by Meredith Bradshaw
BIRD CHAT - Clermont Martin Watch by Meredith Bradshaw
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May 9, 2024Register for this online presentation at mailchi.mp/18d77cc16d26/bird-chat-registration
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Ohio Warbler Migration: Magee Marsh & More with Wildside Nature Tours - Day 1
Ohio Warbler Migration: Magee Marsh & More with Wildside Nature Tours - Day 1
May 13, 2024
Witness the amazing return of neotropical migrants during the height of spring migration at what is aptly-described as “the Warbler Capital of the World” – Magee Marsh, on the south shore of Lake Erie in northwestern Ohio. The famed boardwalk winds through a 7-acre woodlot that is strategically positioned between Lake Erie and freshwater marshes of Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. Large numbers of warblers, vireos, orioles, thrushes and cuckoos drop into this haven during their northbound journey, providing excellent up-close opportunities for birders and photographers. Join OAS and and guide Gabriel Lugo of Wildside Nature Tours May 13 - 18, 2024 as we explore this very special trip. 6-14 Participants. Cost $2,200. Tour information visit: https://wildsidenaturetours.com/wildside-tour/ohio-migration-warbler-oas/. Questions and reservations contact Deborah at info@orangeaudubonfl.org.
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OAS Monthly Board Meeting
OAS Monthly Board Meeting
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May 16, 2024OAS Monthly Program - Climate Travels: How Ecotourism Changes Mindsets and Motivates Action with Mike GunterOAS Monthly Program - Climate Travels: How Ecotourism Changes Mindsets and Motivates Action with Mike Gunter
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May 16, 2024Monthly Speaker Program is Free
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BIRD CHAT - Everglades Wading Birds by Mark Cook
BIRD CHAT - Everglades Wading Birds by Mark Cook
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May 23, 2024Register for this online presentation at mailchi.mp/18d77cc16d26/bird-chat-registration
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BIRD CHAT - Cyclobirding in Scotland by Mathieu Soetens
BIRD CHAT - Cyclobirding in Scotland by Mathieu Soetens
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May 30, 2024Register for this online presentation at mailchi.mp/18d77cc16d26/bird-chat-registration