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FLORIDA BIRDING & NATURE FESTIVAL
October 20, 2022 - October 23, 2022
$25 – $100
In partnership with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Suncoast Youth Conservation Center, and Hillsborough County’s Conservation and Environmental Lands Management/Environmental Lands Aquisition and Protection Program – come celebrate the wonders of the birds, wildlife, and natural lands that we enjoy in West Central Florida.
A four-day festival offering seminars, keynotes, field trips, boat trips, a free nature expo & a silent auction where you can learn from renowned professionals, experience peak migration, and shop unique products…
Early bird Festival registration is $75. Starting in August, registration will be $100. ($25 for students.)
Expert Seminars
Two days of seminars from experts in their fields. Attend live on Friday and Saturday, from 9 am to 6 pm. All seminars are included with registration. Look over the schedule to not miss your favorites!
Free Nature Expo
Free of charge, our Expo will be full of nature organizations, original artwork, and more. Come meet the groups working hard to protect the environment, and shop! Open 9 am to 5 pm Friday & Saturday.
Silent Auction
Donations have come in from vendors, individual supporters, and more. Items will be on display during the Keynote buffet, and winners will be announced on Saturday only. (You must be present to win.)
Field & Boat Trips
After registration, add-on a field or boat trip (Thu-Sun) – many of which will take you to sites not normally accessible to the public – for $25 to $60. Many of our popular trips sell out, so get your tickets early!
Check out the birding checklist from the 2021 Festival.
Keynote Events
At 6 pm on Friday & Saturday, come enjoy a buffet and then listen to renowned experts give a Keynote presentation. Registration is not required. Keynotes are $40 with the buffet and two drinks included. Our new KEYNOTE SERIES ticket saves you money! Check the KEYNOTES.
All the details…
Lunch will be available for purchase from 11 am to 2 pm on Friday and Saturday.
The Festival will follow CDC current Covid guidelines, and we ask for courtesy towards mask-wearers.
Scroll down for the Schedule Overview and use the button for the full Schedule Details. And click here to meet the 2022 experts!