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!

Week of Sep 18th

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September 18, 2023
September 19, 2023
September 20, 2023
September 21, 2023(2 events)

5:45 pm: OAS Monthly Board Meeting


September 21, 2023

OAS Board meeting held prior to the live membership meeting.

1920 North Forest Avenue
Orlando, FL
United States

7:00 pm: OAS Monthly Program Freshwater Turtles of Central Florida by Wayne Osborne


September 21, 2023

OAS Monthly Program at Leu Gardens will be " Freshwater Turtles of Central Florida" by Wayne Osborne. Wayne Osborne, a biologist and volunteer on this project, will share details about survey and conservation efforts. He’ll also share how to identify our local turtle species, bringing several species for us to see up close. Join us for this fascinating program. Suitable for all ages.

1920 North Forest Avenue
Orlando, FL
United States
September 22, 2023
September 23, 2023(2 events)

9:00 am: Dragonfly Identification at Orlando Wetlands Park


September 23, 2023

Learn about these fascinating flyers and how to identify them with instructors Mary Keim and Randy Snyder as you hike into the Orlando Wetlands Park and take a short jaunt into the adjacent Seminole Ranch. Cost is $12 for Audubon members; $17 for non-members, payable to Orange Audubon Society. The field trip is limited to 15 students with registration required. Contact Teresa at mwilliams@cfl.rr.com or (407) 718-1977.

Orlando Wetlands Park
25155 Wheeler Rd
Christmas, FL 32709

10:00 am: Oakland Nature Fest, Oakland Nature Preserve - Volunteer Opportunity


September 23, 2023

The second annual Oakland Nature Fest is being held at Oakland Nature Preserve! Enjoy meeting members of the environmental community, participate in animal interactions and guided hikes, learn more at interesting presentations, buy native plants, and much, much more! Admission is free, but donations are gratefully received, and will benefit the mission of Oakland Nature Preserve.Volunteer opportunities for both morning and afternoon shifts are available. Email volunteer@orangeaudubonfl.org.

Oakland Nature Preserve
747 Machete Trail
Oakland, FL 34760
September 24, 2023