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. 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!

Events in May 2025

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April 28, 2025
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May 3, 2025(1 event)

7:30 am: Limited Edition Field Trip to Emeralda Marsh, Leesburg


May 3, 2025

Join Kathy Rigling and guest leader Maxfield Weekly on a tour of birding areas in this 7,000 acre conservation area on the eastern side of Lake Griffin, near the headwaters of the Ocklawaha River. Limited to 12 participants. Cost is $15 members and $20 non-members. Register via web. For questions contact Kathy at riglingkathy@gmail.com.

Emeralda Marsh
Emeralda Island Road
Leesburg, FL 34788
May 4, 2025(1 event)

7:15 am: BIRD SURVEY - Wekiwa Springs


May 4, 2025

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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May 15, 2025(2 events)

5:45 pm: OAS Monthly Board Meeting


May 15, 2025

OAS Board Meetings are held the third Thursday of the month in the Camilia Room at Leu Gardens from September to May (except for December) at 5:45 prior to the General Monthly meeting. In December, the Board meeting is held via Zoom. Meetings can be moved to zoom for safety at the discretion of OAS. Check the most recent OASis for details.

1920 North Forest Avenue
Orlando, FL
United States

7:00 pm: OAS Monthly Program - Saving Indigo Snakes:The “Orianne” Project Dr. James Bogan


May 15, 2025

Join us LIVE at the Camilla Room at Leu Gardens for this free program with Dr. James Bogan. The program will follow a short update at our monthly membership meeting.

1920 North Forest Avenue
Orlando, FL
United States
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May 31, 2025(1 event)

7:15 am: BIRD SURVEY: Apopka Birding Park


May 31, 2025

Monthly 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 leader Alex Debear at alexdebear@icloud.com.

June 1, 2025(1 event)

7:00 am: Limited Edition Field Trip - June Challenge Kickoff


June 1, 2025

Join the June challenge kick-off bird walk at the Orlando Wetlands and, time permitting, travel to some other close locations to pick up a few other birds. Cost is $15 members, $20 non-members. Reservations required. Limited to 12 participants. Reserve via web. For questions contact Kathy at riglingjkathy@gmail.com.

Orlando Wetlands Park
25155 Wheeler Rd
Christmas, FL 32709