Field Trips

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OAS has transitioned to online signup for field trips. 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.

photo of blue dasher dragonfly
Eastern Pondhawk on Tickseed. Photo: Paula Duenas

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 on-line in Yellow box above.

2024

  • Sat, Sep 21…..Merritt Island Hotspots, Brevard County
  • Sat, Oct 19……Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park
  • Sat, Nov 17……Wekiwa Springs State Park with Florida Native Plant Society ($6 entrance fee)
  • Various dates in Dec……Local Christmas Bird Counts (see OASis for dates)

2025

  • Sat, Jan 18…..PEAR Park Wildlife Conservation Area, Leesburg
  • Sat, Feb 22……..Orlando Wetlands, Christmas, Free Walks at Orlando Wetlands Festival, https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Orlando-Wetlands-Festival-2025
  • Sat, Mar 15…….Birding and Botanizing at Mead and Leu Gardens, Orlando ($15 entrance fee at Leu)
  • Sat, Apr 19…….Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
Yellow-crowned Night-Heron. Photo: Susan Thome-Barrett

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, cost is $85 members; $110 non-members. Reservations are required; contact Kathy Rigling at riglingkathy@gmail.com. Sign up on-line in Yellow box above.

2024

  • Sat, Sep 14…Joe Overstreet Road and Landing, Osceola County
  • NEW DATE: Sun, Oct 27…Ferndale/Green Mountain, Lake County
  • Sat, Nov 9…Birding by Bike, Green Mountain, Lake County

2025

  • Sun, Jan 4 …Your Biggest Year, Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
  • Sat-Sun, Feb 1–2…Gainesville Hotspots, Alachua County
  • Sat, Mar 8…Clearwater Lake Recreation Area, Paisley, Marion County
  • Mon-Tue, Apr 14-15 …Fort De Soto Park, Pinellas County
  • Sat, May 3…Emeralda Marsh
  • Sat, Jun 1 …June Challenge Kickoff, Orlando Wetlands Park
black-necked stilt
Black-necked Stilt. Photo: Susan Thome-Barrett

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 Trip, Mead Botanic Garden, April 2022. Photo courtesy Young Birders Club

Young Birders Club Field Trips

More information here.

Belize Trip leader Glenn Crawford calling out a bird. Photo: Deborah Green

Overnight Field Trip

Northwest Florida Panhandle Birding

  • Dates: Wed-Sun, April TBA, 4 nights/4 days. 
  • We will explore for migratory warblers, southern breeding songbirds and shorebirds and an American Flamingo! Details in OASis.
  • Cost: $300 members; $350 non-members; 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
Buscando Parjaros trip. Photo: Delsy Rodriguez

Other Field Trips

Latino Conservation Week Bird Walk

  • Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024
  • Time: 9:00am to 11am
  • Location: Orlando Wetlands
  • Sign up on-line in yellow box above

Bilingual Family Bird Walk

  • Date: Sunday, November 3, 2024
  • Time: 10:00am to 11:30
  • Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive (directions upon registration)

Mead Botanical Garden Fall Bird Walks 

  • Join us at a fall migration hotspot.
  • Location: Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park. 
  • Dates/time: Saturdays, Oct 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2024 at 8:00 AM. 
  • Sign up on-line in the yellow box above

Skimmers, Terns and Shorebirds, Disappearing Island Boat Trip

  • Date: Sunday, September 29
  • Marine Discovery Center, 520 Barracuda Blvd, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169
  • $75 members; $90 non-members
  • For registration and other details, email Deborah Green at info@orangeaudubonfl.org

Buscando Pajaros

  • Observación de aves en español.
  • Lugar: Orlando Wetlands Park, Christmas
  • Fecha/hora: Sábado, TBA, 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 20. 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: 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2025, at 8:00 AM. 
  • Sign up on-line in the yellow box above

City Nature Challenge Bird and Nature Walk

  • Free Walk at Orlando Wetlands, Sat., April 27
  • 8am to 11am, loaner binoculars available
  • Slow-paced walk to enjoy and document the biodiversity as part of the City Nature Challenge
  • Contact Kathy at riglingkathy@gmail.com
  • Sign-up on-line in yellow box above

June Challenge Bird Walk and Top Birder Celebration

  • Finish up your June with a bird walk and celebration.
  • Location: TBD
  • Date: Sunday Jul 19, 2025, time TBD.
  • Contact Kathy Rigling at riglingkathy@gmail.com for information and to register.
  • Sign up on-line in the yellow box above