Audubon Everglades

Pine Glades Natural Area RESCHEDULED FEBRUARY 12th, 2022
2022-01-08 07:30 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Pine Glades, 14122 W Indiantown Rd, Jupiter, 33478
Update: This program was rescheduled to February 12th, 2022 due to higher water levels. Once water levels drop a little more this will attract a greater diversity of birds for attendees to observe.

Join Dr. Mark Cook for a walk through a wetland wonderland. The Pine Glades Natural Area is a great place to enjoy nature. It attracts herons, white ibis along with colorful wading birds including roseate spoonbills.

Meet in parking area.

Palm Beach County Christmas Bird Count
2022-01-02 06:00 | FL
After a year hiatus, the West Palm Beach Christmas Bird Count resumes Sunday, January 2. The CBC, since its beginning in 1900, has become a holiday season tradition. National Audubon calls it “the nation’s longest running community science bird project.” Conducting the West Palm count since 1956, we are able to see long-term trends in our local bird species, both positive and negative.

Each count takes place in an established 15-mile diameter circle, divided up into territories and assigned to count teams. Our West Palm circle stretches from West Palm Beach to Delray Beach, and includes a portion of the coastline, as well as a small part of Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge. The counters are seasoned, skilled birders, as well as those with less experience, who usually help by keeping the lists.

2019 saw the second highest number of participants in the history of our local count — 120. Our counters logged a very respectable 149 species. We also made important inroads gaining access to more gated communities within our circle with good bird habitat.

Following the January 2 count, we’ll conduct our compilation via Zoom the same evening at 7:30. If you feel you can help the effort, counting or accessing your community, contact compiler Chuck Weber at cweber4aves@comcast.net.

Here are National Audubon’s COVID protocols: https://www.audubon.org/news/christmas-bird-count- compiler-announcements

Here’s a map of all count circles — you can zoom in to find and explore our circle: https://audubon. maps.arcgis.com/apps/View/index.html?appid=ac275eeb01434cedb1c5dcd0fd3fc7b4

STA 5/6 Hendry-Glades
2021-12-18 08:00 - 13:00, 2021-11-20 08:00 - 13:00 | FL
Through a partnership with Hendry-Glades Audubon, the South Florida Water Management District will offer the public escorted birding trips to Stormwater Treatment Area 5 (STA-5/6) located at the Blumberg Road Public Access Trailhead.

Meet: In the STA 5/6 parking lot

Registration is  required  through Hendry-Glades Audubon. For more Information and to register please visit:  https://www.hendrygladesaudubon.org/?page_id=110

STA-5/6 Registration for Driving Trips, Schedule and Map

Green Cay Wetland
2021-12-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Green Cay Wetland, 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach, Florida, 33437
Take a walk with Valerie Brauer on the elevated boardwalks of a beautiful, created wetland and see resident birds and migratory visitors at this Boynton Beach birding hotspot.

Meet: At the top of the boardwalk.

Green Heron Butorides virescens photo by Photography Group member Mark Slifkin

Jonathan Dickinson State Park Scrub Jay Walk
2021-12-15 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-11-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Johnathan Dickinson State Park, 16450 S.E. Federal hwy, Hobe Sound, Florida, 33455
Join Jim Howe, JD SP volunteer, for a walk through the imperiled Florida scrub habitat and learn about this unique ecosystem and the wildlife that depends on it to survive, particularly the Florida Scrub Jay.

Fee: Entry fee of $6.00 per vehicle, unless you have a park pass.

Meet: Take the first left after the entry to the Ranger Station, then park in the small lot just ahead on the right.

Wakodahatchee Wetlands
2021-12-12 07:45 - 10:00 | Wakodahatchee, 13270 Jog Rd, Delray, Fl, 33484
Take a walk with Chris Golia on the elevated boardwalks of a beautiful, created wetland and see resident birds and migratory visitors at this Delray Beach birding hotspot.

7:45 am Check-in

Wellington Environmental Preserve
2021-12-11 07:30 - 10:30 | Wellington Environmental Preserve, 3491 Flying Cow Ranch Road, Wellington, FL, 33470, United States
Join Clive Pinnock for a walk along the paved path of this nature preserve where 182 species of birds of been recorded. We hope to catch sightings of some our migratory birds: Savanah & Swamp Sparrows, Eastern Towhee, along with our usual local birds.

Meet: In the parking lot

Snail Kite photo by Photography Member and Field Trip Chair Paula Gatrell

Dr. Carl Safina
2021-12-07 19:00 - 21:00 | FL
AN EVENING WITH AUTHOR CARL SAFINA: THE MINDS AND CULTURE OF ANIMALS

Humans think, experience emotions, and develop cultures. Turns out, so do many other species. Drawing on his two most recent books, “Becoming Wild” and“Beyond Words,” Carl Safina will discuss cognition, emotion, and culture in non- human beings. He will show and talk about, what makes us human and what makes many other species who they are. He will also talk about what is at stake in this living world, for us and for all our co-voyaging species.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcoc-qqqjwsHN0It2FSFGJENjirkP2DLQtl

Green Cay Wetland
2021-12-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Green Cay Wetland, 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach, Florida, 33437
Take a walk with Valerie Brauer on the elevated boardwalks of a beautiful, created wetland and see resident birds and migratory visitors at this Boynton Beach birding hotspot.

Meet: In front of the Visitor Center.

Photo by Photography Group Member Mark Slifkin

Riverbend Park
2021-12-05 08:00 - 10:00 | FL
Join Ed Kawecki and enjoy the beauty of this park along the Loxahatchee River as he spots birds for us.

Meet in the parking lot by the restrooms.

Tall Cypress Natural Area
2021-12-05 08:00 - 10:00 | Tall Cypress Natural Area, 3700 Turtle Run Boulevard, Coral Springs, FL, 33065, United States
Join Bruce Pickholtz looking for birds amongst the continuous canopy of tall Cypress trees at this beautiful Broward County Park. Please meet at the parking lot.

North Shore Birding Festival
2021-12-02 08:00 - 2021-12-06 17:00 | FL
The NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL on Lake Apopka in Central Florida is for birders visiting Florida or locals wanting to learn more from expert birding guides. Add to your life list while exploring a unique birding hotspot only 35–45 minutes from Orlando attractions.

Registration Required https://northshorebirdingfestival.com

Hotels and general information available on website.

https://northshorebirdingfestival.com

A1 FEB
2021-11-27 08:00 - 13:00 | FL
Join Hendry-Glades Audubon for this escorted driving tour on the levees in and around the reservoirs of this South Florida Water Management District Equalization Flow Basin in southwestern Palm Beach County.

Meet: The entrance to parking is located just south of Mile Marker 53 on the west side of U.S. Highway 27, approximately 5 miles north of the Broward-Palm Beach County line.

Registration is required through Hendry-Glades Audubon. For more Information on where to meet, directions, and how to register, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-1-feb-flow-equalization-basin-bird-watching-trips-tickets-196010281027?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

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Wakodahatchee
2021-11-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Wakodahatchee, 13270 Jog Rd, Delray, Fl, 33484
Take a short walk with Chris Golia on the elevated boardwalks of this beautiful, created wetland, and have an up-close experience with our resident birds and migratory visitors at this Delray Beach birding hotspot.

Fee: Free

Meet: Please meet at entrance to boardwalk in parking area.

Crandon Park
2021-11-20 08:00 - 10:00 | Crandon Park, 6747 Crandon Blvd, Key Biscayne, Florida, 33149
Join Eliana Ardila Kramer (bilingual) & Marc Kramer from Birding by Bus for a stroll through lovely Crandon Park (6747 Crandon Blvd) on Key Biscayne in Dade County.

Fee: $7.00 per vehicle (Payable using Paybyphone) https://www.paybyphone.com/locations/miami and the Rickenbacker Causeway toll.

Meet: Meet at the entrance to Crandon Gardens (the old zoo) at the south end of the park.

Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
2021-11-15 07:30 - 23:30 | Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, 10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach, FL, 33473, United States
Join Sue Young to see resident birds and migratory visitors as you explore Lee Road, the Marsh Trail berms, and the Cypress Swamp boardwalk at one of the largest National Wildlife Refuges in the contiguous United States. Entry fee of $10 per vehicle, unless you have a  park  pass.   Please meet in Marsh Trail Parking lot.

Everglades National Park Birding
2021-11-13 07:30 - 15:00 | Everglades National Park, 40001 State Road 9336, Homestead, Florida, 33034
Join John Boyd of Tropical Audubon for this all-day caravan excursion (Be sure to bring lunch.) through the beautiful and lush Everglades National Park to see our resident birds and migratory visitors.

Fee: Entry fee of $30 per vehicle, unless you have a park pass.

Registration: https://support.tropicalaudubon.org/a/everglades-national-park-birding

Meet: Meet in the parking lot of the Coe Visitor Center at Everglades National Park at 7:30am.

Registration: https://support.tropicalaudubon.org/a/everglades-national-park-birding

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary
2021-11-13 07:30 - 10:00 | Peaceful Waters Sanctuary, 11676 Pierson Road, Wellington, FL, 33414, United States
Join Scott Zucker to explore the boardwalk and berms of this beautiful, created wetland and see the resident birds and migratory visitors at this seldom-visited birding hotspot in Wellington.

Meet: Please meet in designated parking area.

Green Cay Wetland
2021-11-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Green Cay Wetland, 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach, Florida, 33437
Take a walk with Valerie Brauer on the elevated boardwalks of a beautiful, created wetland and see resident birds and migratory visitors at this Boynton Beach birding hotspot.

Meet: Please meet outside Nature Center main door.

Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum at FAU Jupiter Campus
2021-11-09 12:00 - 13:00 | http://www.ces.fau.edu/arboretum/directions.php
Visit this native garden nestled within the FAU Jupiter campus, which showcases various South Florida ecosystems and is a favorite stopover for migratory birds. Learn about the native plants and the birds and pollinators that frequent the area. Registration is required through FAU. Please meet at Gazebo in Arboretum. Driving and parking directions: http://www.ces.fau.edu/arboretum/directions.php

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Nature Journaling: It's for the Birds!
2021-11-07 09:30 - 12:00 | Wellington Environmental Preserve, 3491 Flying Cow Ranch Road, Wellington, FL, 33470, United States
This two-part workshop, one part virtual, one part in-person, is a journey to the crossroads of art, ecology, and exploration. During the virtual portion of the workshop, we will begin by reviewing Autumn’s version of nature journaling and its materials and then explore various techniques in preparation for part 2 of the workshop. During part 2 of the workshop. we will meet in person at Wellington Environmental Preserve in Wellington, where we will use the techniques taught in part 1: finding the questions in nature, learning to create images “in the field,” and using the natural world to journey deeper into ourselves and our artistic practices.

Meet: Wellington Environmental Preserve north parking lot.

ADA Accessible

This workshop is offered through a partnership between Audubon Everglades and Wildness is Necessary.

Tall Cypress Natural Area
2021-11-07 08:00 - 10:00 | Tall Cypress Natural Area, 3700 Turtle Run Boulevard, Coral Springs, FL, 33065, United States
Join Bruce  Pickholtz  of Tropical Audubon to look for birds in  the  dense  canopy of tall Cypress trees at this beautiful Broward County Park.  Please meet at the parking lot.

STA 5/6 Hendry Glades
2021-11-06 08:00 - 13:00 | FL
Through a partnership with Hendry-Glades Audubon, the South Florida Water Management District offers public escorted driving tour birding trips to Stormwater Treatment Area 5 (STA-5/6) located at the Blumberg Road Public Access Trailhead.  Registration is  required  through Hendry-Glades Audubon. For more information on where to meet, directions and how to register please visit:  https://www.hendrygladesaudubon.org

https://www.hendrygladesaudubon.org

Nature Journaling: It's for the Birds
2021-11-05 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Part I, Virtual

This two-part workshop, one part virtual, one part in-person, is a journey to the crossroads of art, ecology, and exploration. During the virtual portion of the workshop, we will begin by reviewing Autumn’s version of nature journaling and its materials and then explore various techniques in preparation for part 2 of the workshop. During part 2 of the workshop. we will meet in person at Wellington Environmental Preserve in Wellington, where we will use the techniques taught in part 1: finding the questions in nature, learning to create images “in the field,” and using the natural world to journey deeper into ourselves and our artistic practices.

This workshop is offered through a partnership between Audubon Everglades and Wildness is Necessary.

Our Florida Big Year Adventure
2021-11-02 18:45 - 21:00 | FL
In 2020, birders and naturalists Natasza Fontaine and Robert Gundy set out to break the 2019 Florida Big Year Record of 387 species. Working full-time jobs, they spent their weekends driving 60,000 miles through Florida searching to add as many species as they could to their list. They birded on and off trails, in boats in their car and by bicycle. And all along, they made a particular effort to provide documentation of their sightings. Because Big Years are done on the honor system, the pair wanted to provide as much transparency as possible. Final count: Gundy 388 species, Natasza 386 species. Success! To see their full list click here. Join us as Natasza and Gundy share all their exploits on their great birding adventure!

Natasza Fontaine is an M.S. student in the biology department at FSU. Her thesis is focused on understanding plant diversity and distribution to assess bird habitat associations for conservation management. She holds a visual arts degree from Norfolk State University (B.A.) and a communication degree focused on television production from the New York Institute of Technology (M.A.).

Robert Gundy is a Field Biologist, Florida Natural Areas Inventory at Florida State University (FSU). Gundy, who goes by his last name, is a Florida native and FSU graduate. He has been a wildlife biologist with Florida Natural Areas Inventory since 2016. An avid birder since 2010, Gundy is also a naturalist with broad interests in the living world, working with reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and flowers.

Wakodahatchee
2021-11-01 17:00 - 19:00 | Wakodahatchee, 13270 Jog Rd, Delray, Fl, 33484
Take  a short late afternoon walk with Valerie Brauer on the elevated boardwalks of this beautiful, created wetland and have an up-close experience with our resident birds and migratory visitors at a Delray Beach birding hotspot.

A1-FEB
2021-10-30 08:00 - 13:00 | FL
Please bring lunch, fluids and SWFMD Liability Release form available on Hendry Glades Audubon website. There is a parking lot as you enter, please meet here. Porta-Potty up the grade. New entrance is South of the old, MM 53. 179 species of birds have been reported from here.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-1-feb-flow-equalization-basin-bird-watching-trips-tickets-196010281027?fbclid=IwAR3GBHfYAF1Uwr8nfn6d5qeHWSNz43QfjnHQR9oZeGlMFu1afNhXjX8Tqws

Nature Journaling Session 2: Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee NWR
2021-10-24 09:30 - 11:00 | Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, 10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach, FL, 33473, United States
Instructor: Autumn Kioti

During part 2 of the workshop, when we will meet in person at Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, we will use the techniques taught in part 1; finding the questions in nature, learning to create images “in the field,” and using the natural world to take a journey deeper into ourselves and our artistic practices.

This workshop focuses not only on drawing or painting skills, but will also delve into creative writing, and even citizen science! At the end of this workshop, you’ll know how to translate this lesson into a practice that continues out-of-doors and anywhere you find yourself with a pencil and paper.

This workshop is offered through a partnership between Audubon Everglades and Wildness is Necessary.

Meet: Meet in front of Visitor’s Center
