Field Trips
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OAS has transitioned to online signup for field trips. Sign Ups open 1-2 months prior to activity with overnight field trips opening 3-4 months to allow planning. SIGN UP for classes and PAY here. Please click either yes or no if you are or are not a member of Orange Audubon for classes/activities to show up. For cancellation policy, see Activities Page.
Regular Field Trips
OAS’ free regular field trips showcase Florida’s wildlife in natural conditions. Most involve leisurely walks. Before each trip, check the OASis for details. For questions, contact Kathy Rigling at riglingkathy@gmail.com. Sign up online in Yellow box above.
2025 –
- Completed – Sat, Sep 20…..Brownie Wise Park, Kissimmee, 8:00am
- Completed – Sat, Oct 18……Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park, 8:00am
- Completed – Sat, Nov 15……P.E.A.R. Park, Leesburg, 8:00am
- Completed – Various dates in Dec/Jan……Local Christmas Bird Counts (see OASis for dates)
2026
- Completed – Sat, Jan 17…..Lake Lucie, Green Eyes, Fields of Fame park exploration, Apopka/Sorrento, 8:00am
- Sat, Feb 22……..Orlando Wetlands, Christmas, time, 8:00am – 11:30am
- Sat, Mar 21…….Shingle Creek, Kissimmee, time, 8:00am – 11:30am
- Sat, Apr 18…….Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park, 8:00am – 11:30am
Limited Edition Field Trips
OAS’ Limited Edition Field Trips are restricted to 12 people per trip. Cost per person for one-day trips is $15 members, $20 non-members. For Overnight Trips, the cost is $95 members: $125 nonmembers. Reservations are required; for info contact Kathy Rigling at riglingkathy@gmail.com or sign up online in the Yellow Box above.
2025 – Completed
- Sat, Sep 13…Joe Overstreet Road and Landing, Osceola County,
- Sun, Oct 19…Pine Meadows, Eustis, 8:00am
- Sat, Nov 1…Birding by Bike, Orlando Wetlands, Christmas, 8:00am
2026
- Sat, Jan 3 – Your Biggest Year Yet…Lake Apopka WIldlife Drive, completed
- Sat-Sun, Jan 31 – Feb 1…Gainesville Hotspots Overnight, Alachua County
- Sat, Feb 28…Merritt Island NWR, 8:00am
- Sat, Mar 14…Chinsegut and Close Hotspots with Alachua Audubon, Brooksville, 8:00am
- Mon-Tues, April 20-21…Fort DeSoto Overnight, Pinellas County, info on sign up
- Sat, May 16…Katies Landing Kayaking with Alan Shapiro
- Sat, Jun 6…June Challenge Kickoff, Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, 7:00am
Bird Surveys
OAS assists our local Parks and Preserves by performing quarterly or monthly bird surveys. Cost to join is free. To sign up, contact Kathy Rigling, riglingkathy@gmail.com.
- Apopka Birding Park (monthly)
- Oakland Nature Preserve (quarterly)
- Rock Spring Run State Reserve (quarterly)
- Wekiwa Springs State Park (monthly)
- Lake Apopka North Shore (quarterly)
Young Birders Club Field Trips
More information here.
Overnight Field Trip
Northwest Florida Panhandle Birding
- Spring 2026, dates April TBA, 4 nights/5 days.
- Members $300, nonmembers $350, lodging extra
- We will explore for migratory warblers, southern breeding songbirds and shorebirds! Details in early 2026
- Includes local expert guides, Wakulla Springs boat tour and some picnic meals.
- For registration, lodging, and other details contact Teresa Williams at (407) 718-1977
Other Field Trips
Buscando Pajaros
- Observación de aves en español.
- Lugar: Orlando Wetlands, Christmas
- Fecha/hora: Sábado, 7 de Marzo, 9:00–11:30 AM
- Detalles y registración: Deborah Green at info@orangeaudubonfl.org; por favor complete también el formulario de registro aquí
- Disfrute de un paseo en trailer por los pantanos de Orlando Wetlands, en un evento gratuito patrocinado por la Orange Audubon Society. Los observadores de aves de habla hispana compartirán información sobre la increíble vida de las aves en el Parque de la Ciudad de Orlando.
- Traiga sus binoculares. Algunos de préstamo estan disponibles. Los participantes están limitados a 25. Para informacion adicional, llame 407-637- 2525.
Mead Botanical Garden Spring Bird Walks, Winter Park
- Join us at a spring migration hotspot.
- Location: Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park.
- Dates/time: Saturdays in Apr: 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2026, at 8:00 AM.
- Sign up online in the yellow box above
City Nature Challenge Bird and Nature Walk
- Free Walk at Tosohatchee WMA, Sun, April 26, 2026
- 8am to 11am, loaner binoculars available
- Slow-paced walk to enjoy and document the biodiversity as part of the City Nature Challenge
- $3 admission per person (65+ and under 16 exempt)
- Contact Kathy at riglingkathy@gmail.com
- Sign up online in yellow box above
June Challenge Bird Walk and Top Birder Celebration
- Finish up your June with a bird walk and celebration at shady Trimble Park
- Location: Trimble Park
- Date: Sunday, Jul 26, 2026, 8:00am
- Contact Kathy Rigling at riglingkathy@gmail.com for information
- Sign up on-line in the yellow box above
FIELD TRIPS/ACTIVITIES COMPLETED 2025, look for these and similar activities when our new class/field trip schedule is announced in Sept ’26
Mead Botanical Garden Fall Bird Walks
- COMPLETED FOR 2025
- Location: Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park.
- Dates/time: Saturdays, Oct 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2025 at 8:00 AM.
- Sign up online in the yellow box above
Bird-Friendly Yards Tour
- COMPLETED FOR 2025
- Date/time: Sun., Oct. 12, 2025
- Cost: $15, under 17 free
- Contact Deborah Green at info@orangeaudubonfl.org
Latino Conservation Week Bird Walk
- Date: Sunday, September 22, 2025
- Time: 9:00am to 11am
- Location: Lake Apopka WIldlife Drive