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.
2026
- Sat, Sep 19…..Central Winds Park, Winter Springs, 8:00am
- Sat, Oct 17……Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park, 8:00am
- Sat, Nov 14……P.E.A.R. Park, Leesburg, 8:00am
- Various dates in Dec/Jan……Local Christmas Bird Counts (see OASis for dates)
2027
- Sat, Jan 16…..Lake Lucie, Fields of Fame park exploration, Apopka/Sorrento, 8:00am
- Sun, Feb 20….Orlando Wetlands, Christmas, time, 7:15am
- Sat, Mar 20…….Shingle Creek, Kissimmee, time, 8:00am – 11:30am
- Sat, Apr 17…….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 $90 members: $115 nonmembers. Reservations are required; for info contact Kathy Rigling at riglingkathy@gmail.com or sign up online in the Yellow Box above.
2026
- Sat, Sep 12…Three Lakes WMA, Kenansville, 7:30am
- Sun, Oct 18…Brownie Wise Park, Kissimmee, 8:00am
- Sun. Oct. 25…Bird and Bike, Orlando Wetlands, Christmas
- Sun, Nov 8…Pine Meadows Conservation Area, Eustis, time TBA
2027
- Sat, Jan 9 – Your Biggest Year Yet…Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, Apopka, 7:00am
- Sat-Sun, Jan 23 – 24…Gainesville Hotspots Overnight, Alachua County
- Sat, Feb 13…Merritt Island NWR, Titusville, 7:30am,
- Sat, Mar 13…River Lakes Conservation Area (long hike), Rockledge, 7:00am
- Tues, April 27…Fort DeSoto Day Trip, Pinellas County, 7:30am
- Sat, May 1…Lake Proctor Wilderness Area, Geneva, time TBA
- Sat, June 5…June Challenge Field Trip, Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, Apopka, 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.
Other Field Trips
Latino Conservation Week Bird Walk
- Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
- Time: 8:30am to 11am
- FREE
- Location: Apopka Birding Park, Apopka
Bird-Friendly Yards Tour
- Get inspired to create your own bird friendly habitat by visiting the homes with yards featuring Florida Native Plants
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, time 8:00am – 2:00pm; $15 adults, youth under 17 free
- Contact Deborah Green at info@orangeaudubonfl.org
Mead Botanical Garden Fall 2026 Bird Walks
- Location: Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park.
- Dates/time: Saturdays, Oct 3, 10, 17 and 24, and 31, 2026 at 8:00 AM. Oct. 31 optional Halloween costume!
- Sign up online in the yellow box above
Mead Botanical Garden Spring 2027 Bird Walks, Winter Park
- Join us at a spring migration hotspot.
- Location: Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park.
- Dates/time: Saturdays in Apr: 10, 17 and 24, 2027, at 8:00 AM.
- Sign up online in the yellow box above
Global Big Day Walk at Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park
- Take part in Global Big Day with a Bird Walk
- Location: Mead Botanical Garden, Winter Park.
- Date/time: Saturday, May 8, 2027 at 8:00 AM.
- Sign up online in the 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 25, 2027, 8:00am
- Contact Kathy Rigling at riglingkathy@gmail.com for information
- Sign up on-line in the yellow box above
Blue Springs Birding and Boat Trip
- Includes Florida Scrub-Jay, Warbler and Manatee walks and 2-hour boat trip at Blue Springs State Park, Volusia County.
- Saturday, January 9, 2027; $60 members, $75 non-members, plus entrance fee
- Info: (407) 637-2525
Evening Walk for Sparrows and Woodcocks
- South Lake Trail, Salt Lake WMA, Brevard County
- Join Ethan and Brennan Landreville and Colin Giebner with a walk to look for sparrows and woodcocks.
- Saturday, January 30, 2027; 4:00pm.
Disappearing Island and Rookery Boat Trip
- 3-hour boat trip with Marine Discovery Center, New Smyrna Beach
- Saturday, March 13, 2027
- $60 members, $75 non-members
- Info: (407) 637-2525
Watch for the Following Trips to be Announced at a later date
Buscando Pajaros – Terminado
- Observación de aves en español.
- Lugar: Orlando Wetlands, Christmas
- Ser programado
- 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.
City Nature Challenge
-Free Walk at Tosohatchee WMA-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
Overnight Field Trip
Northwest Florida Panhandle Birding
- Spring 2027, to be announced
- We will explore for migratory warblers, southern breeding songbirds and shorebirds! Details in early 2027
- 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