Field Trip @ Fort De Soto Park
2024-04-27 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Fort DeSoto Park, 8250 Desoto Memorial Highway, Bradenton, FL, 34209, United States
Join us at Fort De Soto Park as spring migration peaks for our area!
Field trip lead: Ron Smith
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate (natural paths, loose sand, potential for feet to get wet)

Beginning Bird Walk @ Lettuce Lake Park
2024-04-13 09:00 - 12:00 | Lettuce Lake Conservation Park, 6920 East Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33637, United States
Important! Pre-registration is required and participation is limited to the first 10 people who sign up. Please do not attend this or any Tampa Audubon Society events if you have flu, cold, or covid symptoms. Tampa Audubon is committed to reducing the spread of illnesses. The health and safety of our members is of the highest priority.
Entrance fee for park $2. Meet in the parking lot by the Visitor’s Center in Lettuce Lake Park at 9 am. We’ll walk the boardwalk or trails, depending on where the best birds are. We have binoculars to loan, and someone will have a spotting scope so you can get up really close and personal! Bring water and a snack.
RSVP to trip leader Jim Hengelbrok at jim.hengelbrok@tampaaudubon.org

Audubon Photo Club on Zoom
2024-03-21 19:00 - 20:30 | ZOOM, United States
Join the Tampa Audubon Photo Club on Zoom at 7:00 pm on the 3rd Thursday of each month (September through May). Guests are always welcome!
For details, go to https://www.tampaaudubon.org/photo-club
Other information is available in our newsletters at https://www.tampaaudubon.org/newsletter

Bird Walk by Clearwater Audubon Society
2024-09-07 08:00 - 10:00 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
Join members of the Clearwater Audubon Society for a bird walk through the park. Bring your binoculars, field guide, and questions!
Meet in the parking lot by 8am. The walk starts promptly at 8am.
>>> REGISTER HERE

Common Bird Species of Pasco County
2024-09-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Land O’ Lakes Community Center, 5401 Land O' Lakes Blvd., Land O' Lakes, FL, United States
The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will present “Common Bird Species of Pasco County” on Tues., Sept. 10, at 7pm at the Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park Community Center, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd in Land O’ Lakes,
All Chapter meetings are free and open to the public. Any questions contact us at naturecoastfnps@gmail.com.
Website: PascoNativePlants.org
Facebook: facebook.com/groups/PascoNativePlants

Field Trip to John Chestnut Park
2024-09-14 08:00 - 10:00 | John Chestnut Park, 2200 East Lake Road South, Palm Harbor, FL, 34685, United States
Field Trip Leader: Ron Smith
Meet at the first parking lot on the left after passing the initial 3-way stop sign.

What to Bring:
Hat
Binoculars
Water
Insect repellent
Sunscreen

University of South Florida Herbarium
2024-09-14 10:00 - 12:00 | University of South Florida, 140 7th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Meeting Location: Meet at 9:45 on the first floor at the USF Library, 4101 Apple Drive, Tampa, FL 33620
Additional parking information will be sent prior to the field trip.
Carpooling is encouraged. Contact Barbara Kawczynski at bkaw12@gmail.com if you need a ride or are will to drive.
Tour Guide: Associate Curator the Florida Environment and Natural History collections – Christopher A. Kiahtipes, Ph.D.
We will start the tour at new herbarium space at USF Library and conclude with a tour of Herbarium library and collections associated with USF Herbarium. During the tour Chris will talk about the following topics:
– Organization of the more than 300,000 specimens in the library space
– Range of specimens currently held by the USF Herbarium.
– Core functions of herbarium, associated teaching/research collections, and plans for how to preserve these in perpetuity.
– Brief history of the USF Herbarium.
– Important specimens and species from our collection.
– How the USF Herbarium can help us better understand a changing world.
If you have questions or need to contact me, please call or text 813-416-5672 or email raclayton01@yahoo.com

Field Trip to A. L. Anderson Park
2024-09-21 08:30 - 10:30 | A.L. Anderson Park, 39699 US Highway 19N, Tarpon Springs, FL, United States
Field Trip Leader: Carl Shavers
Meet at shelter 4.

What to Bring:
Hat
Binoculars
Water
Insect repellent
Sunscreen

Field Trip to Fort De Soto
2024-09-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Fort DeSoto Park, 8250 Desoto Memorial Highway, Bradenton, FL, 34209, United States
Field Trip Leader: Peter Plaige
Meet at North Beach. After entering the park, turn right at the flagpole, continue west, then north on the main park road. Enter the large parking lot at North Beach and meet in the parking lot near the north-most restroom. The trip will entail walking a mile or more on sand.
What to Bring: Binoculars, Hat, Sunscreen, Insect Repellant, Water, and Footwear appropriate for wading.
Note: Ft. De Soto has an admission fee of $5:00 per vehicle.

ASTRONOMY NIGHT
2024-11-16 07:30 - 09:30 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Explore the night sky with volunteers from the St. Petersburg Astronomy Club. During this month’s program, participants will be able to see the rings of Saturn through the scopes!
Ages 18 yrs +
>>> RESERVE A SPOT

Audubon’s Birds of America Exhibit
2024-12-07 10:30 - 12:30 | Museum of Fine Arts, 255 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg is thrilled to bring Audubon’s Birds of America to St. Petersburg. Produced by National Museums Scotland, this exhibition celebrates the extraordinary legacy of John James Audubon (1785 –1851). It tells the story of this iconic artist, naturalist, and ornithologist, as well as the evolution of one of the world’s rarest, largest, and possibly most coveted books, The Birds of America.
The exhibition features over 40 of these splendid hand-colored prints, as well as additional illustrations, books, letters, photographs, and ephemera. The majority of these delicate pieces have never been shown in public and have undergone years of conservation treatment in preparation for their inaugural display and tour.
Come and join us on a docent-led tour on Saturday, December 7 at 10:30 a.m. for 20 people. The cost is $25/person.
For more information, go to https://mfastpete.org/exh/audubons-birds-of-america/
Important! Pre-registration is required, and participation is limited. Please do not attend this or any Tampa Audubon Society events if you have flu, cold, or covid symptoms. Tampa Audubon is committed to reducing the spread of illnesses. The health and safety of our members is of the highest priority.
RSVP to trip leader Ann Paul at president@tampaaudubon.org

Astronomy Night
2025-01-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
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Identifying the Snakes of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
2025-01-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Come join us as our speaker introduces the various species of snakes at the preserve and how you can identify them. Learn about these misunderstood creatures, their role in nature, and how you can safely enjoy viewing them.
>>> REGISTER HERE

Meet your Forest: Tree & Fungi Walk and Talk
2025-01-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Trout Creek Wilderness Park, 12550 Morris Bridge Road, Thonotosassa, 33592, United States
Join UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County Urban Forestry Agent, Alyssa Vinson for a walk and talk about our local trees and fungi.
She will cover tree identification techniques, including using iNaturalist to document your findings. Be prepared to walk with closed toed shoes, water, hat etc. A map will be emailed to you the day prior with the exact meeting location. Be aware that the park has a $2 entry fee.
If you have any questions, please contact the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County at (813) 744-5519.
>>> REGISTER HERE

Owls, Hawks, Falcons, Oh My!
2025-01-17 15:30 - 17:30 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Ages 8 yrs – 12 yrs
Join the St. Petersburg Audubon in exploring our apex predators: RAPTORS!
Participants will have the opportunity to dissect an owl pellet, and with the assistance of charts, identify the prey species the owl dined on.
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Wildflower Walk
2025-01-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of native Florida flowers on this ranger-led hike.
Join us monthly to discover which flowers are in bloom and learn about their unique beauty and ecological importance in our area.
All ages welcome with a registered adult.
>>> REGISTER HERE

Nature Riders Child Bike
2025-01-18 13:00 - 14:30 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Get ready to pedal your way through nature in our brand new bike hike!
Ages 7 yrs – 11 yrs
This guided bike hike combines the thrill of biking with the beauty of the great outdoors, providing participants with a unique opportunity to explore our trails, enjoy fresh air, and learn about nature along the way.
Please note: only 5 adult bikes and 5 child bikes available.
MUST bring own helmet.
>>> RESERVE A SPOT

Blackwater Creek Nature Preserve
2025-01-19 07:30 - 11:30 | Blackwater Creek Nature Preserve, 2469 Patrinostro Road, Plant City, FL, 33565, United States
Located north of Plant City, the Blackwater Creek Nature Preserve (BCNP) is a 2,200-acre site maintained by Hillsborough County. BCNP is mostly flat and the trail is a mixture of grass and sand. While there are several stands of long leaf pines and cypress heads, the trail is mostly unshaded and generally follows the edges of several wide fields. We plan on hiking the red trail, which includes a short walk down to the namesake creek.
The total length of our walk is approximately 4.1 miles. Please wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen if needed. There are no restrooms at BCNP, so plan accordingly.
Birds commonly seen at BCNP during February include Eastern Bluebirds, Eastern Towhees, and assorted Warblers. Less common sightings include Northern Harriers and Bachman’s Sparrows. Given the large fields and open views, 10X binoculars will come in handy, but 8X will be fine.

Important! Pre-registration is required and participation is limited. Important! Pre-registration is required, and participation is limited. Please do not attend this or any Tampa Audubon Society events if you have flu, cold, or covid symptoms. Tampa Audubon is committed to reducing the spread of illnesses. The health and safety of our members is of the highest priority.

Please RSVP to field trip leader Logan Lane at logan.lane@tampaaudubon.org

In Your Backyard: Build a Bat Box!
2025-01-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Discover the amazing world of bats and help support local wildlife by building your very own bat box!
Ages 7 yrs +
In this engaging workshop, participants will learn about the importance of bats in our ecosystem, their unique characteristics, and how bat boxes provide essential roosting habitats.
Through hands-on activities, kids (and their adults) will gain practical skills while fostering a love for nature.
>>> RESERVE A SPOT

Walk Chinsegut Wildlife & Environmental Area
2025-03-12 07:30 - 10:30 | Chinsegut Conservation Center, 23212 Lake Lindsey Road, Brooksville, FL, 34601, United States
Meet at the parking lot at the intersection of Snow Memorial Highway and US-41, Brooksville, FL 34601. It’s 6 miles north of Brooksville. Bring water, snacks, and lunch if you want.

We’ll walk about 4 miles in to view the May’s Prairie wetland and back out. It’s a wide, well-kept trail, with lots of birds! Red-headed Woodpeckers and Barred Owls were the stars on our last walk, and warblers, thrushes, and wading birds should be around in good numbers.

There is a picnic table by the parking lot, so if you bring lunch we can eat there when we’re done.
Leader Mary.keith@tampaaudubon.org 813-767-5863

Important! Pre-registration is required, and participation is limited. Please do not attend this or any Tampa Audubon Society events if you have flu, cold, or covid symptoms. Tampa Audubon is committed to reducing the spread of illnesses. The health and safety of our members is of the highest priority.
