Audubon Everglades

Wakodahatchee Wetlands
2022-03-18 17:00, 2022-04-03 08:00, 2022-05-22 17:00 (America/New_York) | FL

Wakodahatchee Wetlands
2022-03-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Wakodahatchee, 13270 Jog Rd, Delray, Fl, 33484
Take a short walk with Valleri Brauer 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: At the top of ramp.

STA 1W Expansion - SOLD OUT
2022-03-19 07:45 - 11:00 | FL
Join Field Guide Brian Garrett assisted by Kenny Miller as we drive this restricted STA.

Through a partnership with South Florida Water Management District we have access to this restricted STA.

******Every participant needs to print and sign (including your address) the South Florida Water Management Liability Release bring it with you to the trip. Located on AE Home page Programs and Events-> Field Trips-> Liability Release Form. The field guide will collect it.

Audubon Everglades Liability Release at the time of the event.

Directions: 26.677164735719856, -80.45102745294571

Coming from the east, Field Trip location is west of Wellington. Head west on SR-80/98/Southern Blvd., turn west on to CR 880/ E Canal Street S.

Drive about 4.1 miles and then turn south (left if coming from the east) on Atlantic Mill Rd./Sem Chi Rd. (where Sem Chi Rice Mill is located). There will be flashing yellow lights at the turn, but no street sign.

Entrance is almost immediately on your left.

Location is the Hunters check in station which has a large parking lot off of Sem-Chi Rice Road/Atlantic Mill Rd. where Sem Chi Rice Mill and the Sugar Farms Co-op are located.

STA 1 West Expansion
2022-03-19 07:50 | FL

Peaceful Waters
2022-03-26 07:30 | FL

Spring Wildflower Walk
2022-03-26 08:00 - 11:00 | Crew Marsh, 4600 Corkscrew Rd, Immokalee, Florida, 34142
Join Roger Hammer, author of several books including, The Complete Guide to Florida Wildflowers, Everglades Wildflowers and Florida Icons for an entertaining and informative wildflower walk at the CREW Marsh trails.

No pets allowed except for service animals. Portapotty at Trail head. Trails are grassy

Peaceful Waters Sanctuary
2022-03-26 08:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Wakodahatchee Wetlands
2022-04-03 08:00 - 10:00, 2022-04-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Wakodahatchee, 13270 Jog Rd, Delray, Fl, 33484
Take a short walk with Valleri Brauer 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.

Meet: At the top of the ramp.

Be a Bird Brain! A Family Friendly Adventure with Professor Screech
2022-04-03 10:00 | FL

It's for the Birds! A Family Friendly Adventure with Professor Screech
2022-04-03 10:00 - 11:30 | Peaceful Waters Sanctuary, 11676 Pierson Road, Wellington, FL, 33414, United States
Join special Audubon Everglades guide, Professor Screech, for a family friendly field trip adventure at Peaceful Waters!

About this event

Are you a bird brain? We certainly hope so! Join special Audubon Everglades guide, Professor Screech, for a family friendly field trip adventure at Peaceful Waters, a Wellington gem. What makes a bird a bird? Test your bird-braininess as the foremost expert in expertology leads both young and young at heart on an exciting boardwalk scavenger hunt to spark the curiosity and wonder of all budding bird watchers.

Bring your kids! Bring your grandkids! Bring yourself! Just be sure to put on your party pants and get ready to have a birding good time.

What to bring:

hatsunscreenwaterbinoculars if you have them. We will have binoculars available to borrow.suggested: nature journal if you have one

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Snail Conservation: A Florida Success Story
2022-04-05 19:00 - 20:30 | FL
Audubon Everglades Presents

“Snail Kite Conservation: A Florida Success Story”

Presented by Tyler Beck, Snail Kite Conservation Coordinator, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)

Tuesday, April 5, 2022 at 7PMZoom-Hosted Presentation (advance registration required)6:45-7:00PM Social time with fellow members and presenters

About the Program

Snail Kites have had an uncertain and changing status over the last few decades due to issues impacting their South Florida habitats, including the rise of non-native flora and fauna. Lake Okeechobee has been important for the survival of Snail Kites in some years, critically important in others. Tyler will share the research that assists FWC in the management of Snail Kite habitat in Florida. You will learn about the birds’ habits, the challenges they face, their latest breeding numbers and locations, how they are adapting to Florida’s dynamic and shrinking wetlands and the shifting water levels on managed public lands, and what you can do to help their survival.

About Tyler Beck

Tyler Beck grew up in Lake Placid, Florida, where his parents were educators. He received a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Florida Gulf Coast University and completed an internship working with Florida Scrub Jays in the Avian Ecology lab at the Archbold Biological Station. He next worked at Florida Atlantic University, tracking Great Egret and White Ibis movements and habitat selection throughout the Everglades. He stayed on at FAU for his master’s degree, focusing his thesis research on the characteristics of the unique avian communities of the Everglades Stormwater Treatment Areas. In 2011 he joined the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to work on wetland restoration and bird monitoring at Lake Okeechobee. For the past seven years, Tyler has been the Snail Kite Conservation Coordinator for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, where his main responsibility is the management of Snail Kite habitat.

Join us on April 5 and learn more about the iconic bird of our Audubon Everglades logo!

Flamingo Pursuit
2022-04-09 08:45, 2022-04-16 08:45 | FL

Flamingo Pursuit
2022-04-09 08:45 - 12:00 | STA-2
Field Guides: Natasha Warraich & Dr. Mark Cook.

Audubon Everglades in partnership with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), is pleased to offer this special “Flamingo Pursuit” in Stormwater Treatment Area 2 (STA 2) for an opportunity to see these iconic birds in the wild in Palm Beach County! Like all birding, the birds are in the wild and free to come and go as they please, so there is no guarantee to see the Flamingos on any specific date. Brian Garrett of SFWMD has recent reports of seeing 2-4 flamingos in this area. However, this STA is restricted access with heavy construction in progress throughout the area, and it is not open to the public. The trip will focus primarily on the area in which the Flamingos have been seen, where we hope to offer some great birding and photography opportunities. Thank you to the SFWMD for allowing us access for this unique chance to see these majestic birds.

Please read the rules as they apply to everyone!

REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY AND RESTRICTED TO ONLY 2021-2022 AE MEMBERS OR FRIENDS OF AE! Everyone in the car must be an active member of AE. Any person who arrives at STA-2 who is not an active member will be asked leave or they can choose and wait outside the entrance gate.

PLEASE 4 persons per vehicle!

There will be 2 trips posted to allow all AE members the possibility of seeing these magnificent birds in the wild only register for one trip. Please only register for one field trip to allow other members a similar opportunity. The field trip coordinator has the right to restrict access.

Registration is per vehicle and please car pool. Example Scott, Mary, Paula & Lisa ride together, they register for 1. Please indicate who will riding in your car and send an email to Paula@Auduboneverglades.org for verification.

Please print out and complete a South Florida Water Management District Liability Release form (also available on the AE website under fieldtrips) for each person and bring it with you to the trip.

DONATION proceeds from this event will go to the Florida Flamingo Working Group, a coalition of scientists and conservationists who share a mission to promote conservation and awareness of American Flamingos in Florida and throughout their range.

THIS TRIP IS RAIN OR SHINE!

There is no waitlist.

If in need of assistance, please contact Paula Gatrell 561-248-9089

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Driving Directions from Starting locations:

Directions – from Wellington – Tractor Supply 15731 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470 approximately 50 miles / 1 hour):

Allow for FOG

Closest port a potty at A1 FEB

Head West on SR 80/US 441 N/ Southern Blvd Turn Left onFl-15 / SR 80West , Follow SR 80W for 28.5 miles Turn Left onto US-27 South, follow 27 South for 23.2 miles (You will pass the entrance to A1 FEB) Between mile markers 50 and 51, look for the bridge on the East side of the road Turn Left, cross the bridge to the entrance to STA 2. My GPS Coordinates: N 26 22 23.60 W 080 33 59.13

There are no bathrooms here.

DIRECTIONS – From Boca Raton (approximately 50 miles / 1 hour):Starting Location: Office Depot, 8095 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33434

Take Florida’s Turnpike south (toll road)Take Exit 71 for FL-869 S/Sawgrass Expy (toll road) toward Coral SpringsFollow Sawgrass Expressway for 20.7 milesTake I-75 North exit toward Naples (tricky exit — pay close attention)Merge onto I-595, then onto I-75 NorthTake exit 23 from I-75 onto US-27 North toward South BayFollow US-27 North 17.5 milesBetween mile markers 50 and 51, look for the bridge on the East side of the roadTurn Right, cross the bridge, turn left to the entrance gate

I have not verified these GPS coordinates to use on your phone or car navigation system: STA 2 GPS Decimal coordinates:26.370145,-80.564108Degrees/Mins/Secs Coordinates:26°22’12.5″N 80°33’50.8″W

Please review the trip information below and let us know as soon as possible:- If you cannot accept any of the rules or conditions- If you have any covid symtoms, allergies, health, or medical problems that might impact your participation or carpooling please stay healthy and home . The gates close and the trip begins at the published start time. The group enters and exits the STA together. The group will return to the main gate approximately 3 hours of the start time or earlier depending on the birds.

STA 2 RULES

AE entered into an agreement with SFWMD and must abide by their rules to be allowed to conduct these tours:

1. Liability Release: Each participant must complete and submit a separate South Florida Water Management District Liability Release. You will also find the form on the ASE website under the “Field Trips” tab. Download, print, complete and bring the completed release form with you on the day of the trip.

2. This is a carpool driving tour with 4 people per auto. * If you arrive with less than 4 registered trip participants in your auto, you may asked to take additional people in your auto, or join others in another auto.

3. Everyone enters and leaves the STA with the group; you may not separate from the group or leave early. You must stay with the group and cannot stop or stay in an area without the leader present. The gate is locked after we enter the STA.

BIRDING RULES

1. Listen and heed the instructions of the Field Trip Leader. Do not walk or position yourself ahead of the leader’s location.

2. Be respectful of your fellow trip participants

3. Take every precaution to avoid flushing the birds. Close doors gently, do not slam doors or otherwise create loud noise.

4. Do not get too close so as to scare the birds away. If you flush a bird, do not further pursue the bird and flush it again.

Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum at FAU Jupiter Campus
2022-04-14 17:15 | FL

Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum at FAU Jupiter Campus
2022-04-14 17:15 - 18:15 | Robert J. Huckshorn Arboretum, 5353 Parkside Dr., Jupiter, Florida, 33458
Field Guide: Tuly Datena and Alana Edwards

Visit this created native garden nestled within the North 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.

Meet at the Arboretum.

Flamingo Pursuit
2022-04-16 08:45 - 12:00 | STA-2
Field Guide: Brain Garrett

Audubon Everglades in partnership with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), is pleased to offer this special “Flamingo Pursuit” in Stormwater Treatment Area 2 (STA 2) for an opportunity to see these iconic birds in the wild in Palm Beach County! Like all birding, the birds are in the wild and free to come and go as they please, so there is no guarantee to see the Flamingos on any specific date. Brian Garrett of SFWMD has recent reports of seeing 2-4 flamingos in this area. However, this STA is restricted access with heavy construction in progress throughout the area, and it is not open to the public. The trip will focus primarily on the area in which the Flamingos have been seen, where we hope to offer some great birding and photography opportunities. Thank you to the SFWMD for allowing us access for this unique chance to see these majestic birds.

Please read the rules as they apply to everyone!

REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY AND RESTRICTED TO ONLY 2021-2022 AE MEMBERS OR FRIENDS OF AE! Everyone in the car must be an active member of AE. Any person who arrives at STA-2 who is not an active member will be asked leave or they can choose and wait outside the entrance gate.

PLEASE 4 persons per vehicle!

There will be 2 trips posted to allow all AE members the possibility of seeing these magnificent birds in the wild only register for one trip. Please only register for one field trip to allow other members a similar opportunity. The field trip coordinator has the right to restrict access.

Registration is per vehicle and please car pool. Example Scott, Mary, Paula & Lisa ride together, they register for 1. Please indicate who will riding in your car and send an email to Paula@Auduboneverglades.org for verification.

Please print out and complete a South Florida Water Management District Liability Release form (also available on the AE website under fieldtrips) for each person and bring it with you to the trip.

DONATION proceeds from this event will go to the Florida Flamingo Working Group, a coalition of scientists and conservationists who share a mission to promote conservation and awareness of American Flamingos in Florida and throughout their range.

THIS TRIP IS RAIN OR SHINE!

There is no waitlist.

If in need of assistance, please contact Paula Gatrell 561-248-9089

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/flamingo-pursuit-tickets-311333114727?aff=erelpanelorg

Driving Directions from Starting locations:

Directions – from Wellington – Tractor Supply 15731 Southern Blvd, Loxahatchee, FL 33470 approximately 50 miles / 1 hour):

Allow for FOG

Closest port a potty at A1 FEB

Head West on SR 80/US 441 N/ Southern Blvd Turn Left onFl-15 / SR 80West , Follow SR 80W for 28.5 miles Turn Left onto US-27 South, follow 27 South for 23.2 miles (You will pass the entrance to A1 FEB) Between mile markers 50 and 51, look for the bridge on the East side of the road Turn Left, cross the bridge to the entrance to STA 2. My GPS Coordinates: N 26 22 23.60 W 080 33 59.13

There are no bathrooms here.

DIRECTIONS – From Boca Raton (approximately 50 miles / 1 hour):Starting Location: Office Depot, 8095 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33434

Take Florida’s Turnpike south (toll road)Take Exit 71 for FL-869 S/Sawgrass Expy (toll road) toward Coral SpringsFollow Sawgrass Expressway for 20.7 milesTake I-75 North exit toward Naples (tricky exit — pay close attention)Merge onto I-595, then onto I-75 NorthTake exit 23 from I-75 onto US-27 North toward South BayFollow US-27 North 17.5 milesBetween mile markers 50 and 51, look for the bridge on the East side of the roadTurn Right, cross the bridge, turn left to the entrance gate

I have not verified these GPS coordinates to use on your phone or car navigation system: STA 2 GPS Decimal coordinates:26.370145,-80.564108Degrees/Mins/Secs Coordinates:26°22’12.5″N 80°33’50.8″W

Please review the trip information below and let us know as soon as possible:- If you cannot accept any of the rules or conditions- If you have any covid symtoms, allergies, health, or medical problems that might impact your participation or carpooling please stay healthy and home . The gates close and the trip begins at the published start time. The group enters and exits the STA together. The group will return to the main gate approximately 3 hours of the start time or earlier depending on the birds.

STA 2 RULES

AE entered into an agreement with SFWMD and must abide by their rules to be allowed to conduct these tours:

1. Liability Release: Each participant must complete and submit a separate South Florida Water Management District Liability Release. You will also find the form on the ASE website under the “Field Trips” tab. Download, print, complete and bring the completed release form with you on the day of the trip.

2. This is a carpool driving tour with 4 people per auto. * If you arrive with less than 4 registered trip participants in your auto, you may asked to take additional people in your auto, or join others in another auto.

3. Everyone enters and leaves the STA with the group; you may not separate from the group or leave early. You must stay with the group and cannot stop or stay in an area without the leader present. The gate is locked after we enter the STA.

BIRDING RULES

1. Listen and heed the instructions of the Field Trip Leader. Do not walk or position yourself ahead of the leader’s location.

2. Be respectful of your fellow trip participants

3. Take every precaution to avoid flushing the birds. Close doors gently, do not slam doors or otherwise create loud noise.

4. Do not get too close so as to scare the birds away. If you flush a bird, do not further pursue the bird and flush it again.

Spanish River Park
2022-04-23 08:00 | FL

Spanish River Park
2022-04-23 08:00 - 11:00 | Spanish River Park, 3001 N. State Road A-1-A, Boca Raton, FL, 33431
Join Chuck Weber and see what migratory birds await you.

Take a morning walk with Chuck Weber and discover the bird inhabitants and migratory visitors at the beautiful Spanish River Park located in Boca Raton. There is a park entrance fee: $25.00 weekends. Metered parking is available along the roadside.

Please meet at the Northern most parking area.

No registration required.

Green Cay Wetlands
2022-04-23 17:00 | FL

Flamingo Quest
2022-04-30 08:45 | FL

Flamingo Quest
2022-04-30 08:45 - 12:00 | FL
This is a member only event. Link to registration sent to Member’s email.

The Illegal Trapping of Songbirds
2022-05-03 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom Link
Zoom-Hosted Presentation (advance registration required)

6:45-7:00PM Social time with fellow members, guests, and presenter

About the Program

Captain Jay Marvin will talk to us about the widespread illegal trapping of songbirds in South Florida. He will describe what FWC has been doing to stem the activity, show us the types of illegal traps used to capture birds, and tell us how we can support FWC’s efforts to protect our wild bird population from being mistreated and sometimes killed or injured when illegally trapped.

Besides the daunting challenges migrating passerines face from natural predators and the forces of nature along their perilous journey, these songbirds must also contend with unscrupulous poachers who use illegal traps to capture and sell them on the black market, fetching hundreds of dollars.

While the Migratory Bird Act makes trapping songbirds illegal in the United States, a profitable black market in songbirds continues to thrive, particularly in South Florida, where the birds are kept for their beauty or for use in illegal singing competitions. Fortunately, in 2019, FWC passed a new regulation that makes it easier to charge and prosecute unscrupulous songbird poachers.

If you see instances of illegal trapping, you can report it to the FWC’s Wildlife Alert Hotline at 888-404-FWCC (3922) or by email or text to Tip@MyFWC.com.

About Captain Jay Marvin

Captain Jay Marvin has been in law enforcement with the State of Florida since 1995. He received his Bachelor of Science in Geography and Cartography from Florida State University. Captain Marvin is also President of the Florida Marine Intelligence Unit.

Green Cay Wetlands
2022-05-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Green Cay Wetland, 12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach, Florida, 33437
Take a walk with Valleri 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 visitors center.

Restrooms are available in the Visitor’s Center.

Green Heron Butorides virescens photo by Photography Group member Mark Slifkin

Native Plants Are for the Birds! - School Garden Workshop for Teachers
2022-05-14 09:00 | FL

Audubon Everglades Spring Pelagic Tour
2022-05-21 06:45 | FL

Dr. Reed Bowman
2022-06-07 18:45 - 20:45 | FL
RECOVERING THE RED-COCKADED WOODPECKER

“Fires, cavity management, and assisted dispersal: A successful strategy for recovering the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker.”

Dr. Reed Bowman, Research Program Director, Avian Ecology, Archbold Biological Station

About the Presentation While Archbold Biological Station’s Avian Ecology Program may be best known for its research of the Florida Scrub-Jay (You may remember Dr. Bowman’s excellent presentation on the Scrub-jay to AE in April 2019.), the Station also has an extensive history of working with the Red-cockaded Woodpecker. a bird whose survival is inextricably linked to Longleaf Pine forests. Unfortunately, these Southeast forests have been reduced to less than 3% of their original size due to timber harvesting, agriculture, and development, which has resulted in a dramatic decline in Red-cockaded Woodpecker populations and the federal listing of the species as Endangered in 1970.

For more than 25 years, Archbold staff, under the leadership of Dr. Bowman, have closely monitored the management of the Red-cockaded Woodpecker at the Avon Park Air Force Range. Dr. Bowman’s presentation will share the Station’s research and show how management efforts have been critical in helping this species rally from the brink of extinction.

About Dr. Reed Bowman

Dr. Reed Bowman is the John W. Fitzpatrick Director of the Avian Ecology Program at Archbold Biological Station in south-central Florida, one of the oldest and most celebrated not-for-profit biological research stations in the US. He holds graduate degrees in wildlife and biology from McGill University and the University of South Florida. Over the last 40 years he has studied the ecology, demography, and conservation of several threatened and endangered birds, including the American Kestrel, Common Raven, White-crowned Pigeon, Red-cockaded Woodpecker, Florida Grasshopper Sparrow, and the Florida Scrub-Jay. His primary research focuses on the comparative demography, ecology, and evolution of Florida Scrub-Jays in a variety of different landscapes, using long-term data on marked populations. The study of scrub-jays at Archbold overseen by Dr. Bowman is the longest-running study of marked birds in North America, now entering its 52nd consecutive year. In addition to his work in avian ecology, another of Dr. Bowman’s interests is in the many effects, both local and worldwide, of urbanization on birds. He is an author on more than 100 scientific papers and book chapters, the editor of two books, including the acclaimed Avian Ecology and Conservation in an Urbanizing World and co-author of the second edition of Florida Bird Species. He has made more than 150 public presentations about science, ecology, and conservation of Florida birds. He is a Fellow of the American Ornithologists’ Union, past President of both the Association of Field Ornithologists and the Florida Ornithological Society. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Field Ornithology. In 2018, he received the Wilson Ornithological Society’s Margaret Morse Nice Award for lifetime contributions to ornithology and in 2021 Audubon’s Guy Bradley Award for “his relentless commitment to conserving Florida’s wildlife.” For over 30 years he has been deeply involved in conservation, both locally and nationally. He is a graduate faculty member at the University of South Florida and the University of Central Florida and has been the major advisor of two Ph.D. students and 11 Master’s students. Dr. Bowman is also an avid landscape and nature photographer, using his images to further education and conservation of our endangered landscapes.
