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SUMMARY:Tall Cypress Natural Area
DESCRIPTION:Join Bruce Pickholtz and Nick DeCesare along this elevated boardwalk.
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LOCATION:Tall Cypress Natural Area\, 3700 Turtle Run Boulevard\, Coral Springs\, FL\, 33065\, United States
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SUMMARY:Birding Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee NWR with Kar DeGeiso
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are new to birding\, or have a lot of experience\, there is something for everyone. Come join us and explore the Refuge!\n\n\nAbout this event: \n\nDate: 03/07/26\nStart time: 8:00am\nEnd Time: 11:30am\nEvent lasts 3 1/2 hours\nUNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN\n\nBirding Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee NWR with birder Kar DeGeiso \nMeeting Spot: Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee NWR Visitor Center \nJoin birder Kar DeGeiso and Audubon Everglades for a field trip to two sections of the Loxahatchee NWR. Meet up at the NWR Visitor Center and we will explore the Cypress Swamp Boardwalk\, looking for woodland birds\, located right behind the Visitor Center. Next stop will be the Marsh Trail for wading and water birds. \nThis is a great opportunity to get outside\, learn from a leading ornithologist\, and connect with people who love nature as much as you do. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nA guided walk through two areas of the NWR\nA chance to see birds in a group\nAn eBird trip list to which you can contribute (bring your account info!)\n\nLogistics: \n\nParking Lots: we will be using 2 parking lots. 1st – the visitor center 2. Marsh trail lot\nMeet Up: Meet in the Visitor Center parking lot\nRestrooms: Available in/near the Visitor Center\nFEE- NWR fees apply\n\nBring: \n\nWater\nSunscreen\nBug spray\nHat\nBinoculars\nCamera\nSmart phone\n\nGood to Know: \n\nRegistration is required. No walk-ins.\nBe on time so we can make the most of our time in the field.\nRain or shine\, unless there’s a hurricane.\nPhotos may be taken for social media. Let us know if you’d rather not be included.\nPlease cancel if you can’t make it—someone else may be waiting.\nUnder 18? Bring an adult.\n\nAccessibility Information: \n\nParking: Some accessible parking available at the Visitor Center and Marsh Trail.\nRestrooms: Accessible restrooms located near and inside the Visitor Center.\nBenches: Benches are available for resting at the visitor center and at the start of the Marsh Trail.\nTrail Width: The boardwalk trail is typically 4 feet wide\, the Marsh Trail ~8 feet wide.\nSurface: Boardwalk and flat grassy surface with some roots and bumps.\nCell Phone Service: Cell service may be intermittent on the trail.\n\nWe strive to host inclusive\, accessible events. For those who need an accommodation or have inquiries about accessibility\, please contact Autumn at fieldtrips@auduboneverglades.org \nQuestions? Reach out: fieldtrips@auduboneverglades.org \nAbout Your Guide \nKar DeGeiso \nKar is an Animal/Plant Science major. She has been birding for over 40 years. Kar lived in Delaware and has birded a lot of the Eastern MidAtlantic states. She has volunteered in research projects with Red Knots\, Saw-whet Owls and has worked for American Birding Association and Delaware Museum of Natural History where she was a docent and worked in the Bird Collections\, making skins for the collections. Kar moved down to Florida\, permanently 4 years ago. An avid birder and hiker\, she loves to hike the parks and see what she can find.
URL:https://www.auduboneverglades.org/event/birding-arthur-r-marshall-loxahatchee-nwr-with-kar-degeiso-6/
LOCATION:Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge\, 10216 Lee Road\, Boynton Beach\, FL\, 33473\, United States
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SUMMARY:Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Let's Get Botanical!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s dive into the world of plants; bring your camera\, your curiosity and hiking boots\, and get ready to expect the unexpected!\n\n\nTake a Walk on the Wild Side \nAudubon Everglades gets botanical this year and kicks off a new series of hikes focused on exploring Florida’s habitats and the variety of native plants and wildlife that flourish in them. \nCheck out the Scrub\, Coastal Hammocks and Flatwoods to see exciting wildflower meadows\, orchids and other interesting rare plants. Learn about the interactions plants have not only with each other\, but with birds\, pollinators and butterflies. Along with endangered habitats\, we’ll see rare and imperiled plants in different native plant communities and how they flourish in restored natural areas. \nWhether you’re a seasoned explorer or a curious nature enthusiast\, these hikes will offer fresh perspectives on the natural world\, helping you connect more deeply with the habitats and native plants that make South Florida exceptional\, unique and special. \nBring your camera\, your curiosity and hiking boots\, and get ready to expect the unexpected. \n \nSpring Wildflowers\, Colorful Meadows and Sunsets \nWander the trails at Pine Glades Natural Area with CJ and Friends to discover spring wildflowers and grasses popping up in the meadows and marshes. Pine Glades is a huge\, diverse natural area and we will check out a loop that circles multiple meadows and marshes. Prescribed burns in this area unleash all the fire-dependent wildflowers that flourish in this hydric mesic area. Some very endangered and imperiled wildflowers grow on this site and may be nestled in the meadows we explore. Depending on the rains\, some of the trails may be wet (less than ankle deep) so be prepared to get your feet wet as we find flowers that only show up in hydric conditions. \nAfter exploring the loop and a roosting site\, we will head back to the pier to watch one of the most spectacular sunsets in Palm Beach County. A bit early in the season\, but as one of the few remaining dark sky areas\, some fireflies may be out to light our way to the Pier. \nThis hike is for the experienced\, beginner and the curious who want to see Wild Florida at its finest. Expect natural\, sandy trails\, maybe some damp\, wet areas so wear closed toe shoes\, bring sun protection (hat\, glasses etc.) and water. Expect fun\, all are welcome to come explore and get botanical in this amazing area. Don’t forget your camera and water bottle. \n \nWHAT TO EXPECT: \n\nA guided walk to explore the native plants and wildflowers that are unique to this ecosystem.\nFascinating habitat and plant facts and field insight from naturalists\nAn opportunity to see the connection of native plants\, pollinators and birds.\nObserve multiple habitats and the plant communities in each.\nA plant check list and an iNaturalist project to remember the trails you walked\, the plants you saw\, and the fun you had exploring this area.\n\n \nLOGISTICS: \n\nMain Entrance: 14122 West Indiantown Road\, Jupiter\nMeeting Spot: Parking lot\, meet at the Picnic Table\nRestrooms: There are no restrooms.\n\n \nGOOD TO KNOW: \n\nRegistration is required. No walk-ins.\nBe on time so we can make the most of our time in the field.\nRain or shine.\nTrail conditions can vary; portions of the trail may be wet. Uneven natural trails.\nPhotos may be taken for social media. Let us know if you’d rather not be included.\nPlease cancel if you can’t make it—someone else may be waiting.\n\n \nWHAT TO BRING: \n\nWear comfortable clothes you don’t mind getting dirty/wet.\nClosed toe shoes you don’t mind getting muddy or wet.\nBring sun protection (hats\, glasses etc.) and bug spray.\nBring water and a water bottle.\n\nThis is a wonderful chance to spend time outdoors\, learn from top naturalists while connecting with fellow nature enthusiasts. \nWe love seeing your nature pics! Tag us on Instagram and Facebook \nQuestions or accommodation requests? Reach out at fieldtrips@auduboneverglades.org \n \n \n\n\nAbout Your Guide: \nCJ McCartney\, Environmental Steward \nAfter moving to South Florida from Chicago in the late nineties\, CJ McCartney underwent a shift in interests. Unfettered from her company\, and now living in a subtropical climate\, she began cycling and hiking natural habitats and started noticing the wildlife that lived in and depended upon them for survival. \nAlong with a changing philosophy from “Somebody ought to do something about that\, to one day realizing that she could do something\,” she started learning how to be a knowledgeable and effective Environmental Steward. Along with training to become a Master Gardener\, she started taking a variety of botanical and horticulture classes and seminars to supplement her formal education from Harvard University in public policy and urban management. \nCurrently\, she is the Master Gardner in Residence at Ann Norton Sculpture Garden and serves on Audubon Everglades Advisory Board and several state and local Boards and committees. She leads a Conservation Conversation and Art & Nature Series focusing on reconciliation ecology. \nTwo decades later\, that budding interest takes many forms – photographing nature\, speaking to community groups as well as designing/installing pollinator and wildflower gardens are just some of the ways it shows up today. \nShe approaches community service with an underlying belief that – together – we can mitigate the loss of natural habitats by creating a patch or a plot of wildlife friendly spaces to offer our homeless wildlife and native plants a safe and welcoming haven that establishes wildlife corridors while restoring biodiversity. \nContact information: CJ McCartney\, cjmpbc@gmail.com Instagram: @Botanizingbirdingbutterflies
URL:https://www.auduboneverglades.org/event/take-a-walk-on-the-wild-side-lets-get-botanical-3/
LOCATION:Pine Glades Natural Area\, 14122 West Indiantown Road\, Jupiter\, FL\, 33478\, United States
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