Welcome to the Sarasota Audubon Society!
An extremely active chapter with numerous trips and projects to engage you: monthly meetings with fascinating speakers, day trips, national and international trips, road and park clean ups, and nature walks for kids and adults. Please visit us at the Sarasota Audubon Nature Center. Our signature conservation project is the Beach Nesting Bird Program in which volunteers monitor Snowy Plovers, Least Terns and Black Skimmers as they struggle to survive on our busy beaches. We also have a scholarship program for high schoolers who will be studying environmental sciences in college.
Sarasota Audubon Board members respond to a recent article re-published in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune stating that bird populations are on the rebound. Click the button below to learn the truth, and why we need to save habitat for imperiled wildlife, including birds.
Re-Wilding the Quad Parcels
Proposed look for the Southeast Quad.
In early May 2025 the Re-Wilding of the Quads Project received a $1 Million anonymous grant!
“The Celery Fields represent an exceptional wetland habitat, but what’s missing is denser trees and foliage for birds and other wildlife that depend on woodlands to thrive,” notes Jeanne Dubi, former president of Sarasota Audubon Society and current Director of Special Projects. “On the southeastern parcel, we are creating woodlands to increase habitat diversity which will attract more and different birds as well as other species. This in turn provides our community with additional opportunities for birding, wildlife viewing, and passive recreation – everyone wins!”
Read more…
We need your help re-wilding the Quad parcels at the Celery Fields!
Learn more HERE.
Location of the Quads at the Celery Fields.
The Quads today.
Raymond Road Farm
Update: On Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025 the Sarasota County Commission will be asked to consider a new proposal from developer D.R. Horton for a residential community on the Smith Farms property on Raymond Road.
The company revised its plans and is now asking for an 85-unit subdivision, after an initial request for 170 units.
The discussion is No. 36 on the board’s Oct. 21 agenda. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. in the Commission Chambers of the County Administration Center located at 1660 Ringling Boulevard in downtown Sarasota. When the agenda item is called there will be comments made by several on the Sarasota Audubon team.
In an effort to streamline the process, we ask that other members attend, but please do not plan on speaking.
Previously: The Sarasota County Commission voted unanimously on February 12th to deny the Rezone requested by D.R. Horton for a 126-home development. Commissioners all commented on what a “gem” the Celery Fields is and that no harm should be done to this habitat. The property is currently zoned for 10 homes, so it could still be developed. We must remain vigilant.
I would like to thank everyone for the incredible effort that went into the County Commission meeting.
Everyone who volunteers with us contributed by answering questions, providing information, writing letters, showing up to either support or speak. We represented Audubon proudly and it paid off!!!
Together we can move mountains… Thank you!
Sara Reisinger,
Sarasota Audubon President
On Behalf of the Board of Directors
Upcoming Events
Florida Young Birders Club
The World's 'Best' Birds
Celery Fields Cleanups
Holiday Luncheon
Birds of the Celery Fields
Third Wednesday Celery Field Walk
Wingspan, The Game - Beginners Welcome - *MEMBERS ONLY
Wingspan, The Game - Beginners Welcome - *MEMBERS ONLY
Oscar Scherer State Park Third Thursday Birdwalk
Oscar Scherer State Park Third Thursday Birdwalk
Third Sunday Celery Field Walk
SAS Christmas Bird Count
First Saturday Celery Field Walk
First Monday Celery Field Walk
Lakeview Park with Lynn Jacubowicz
Lakeview Park with Lynn Jacubowicz
Celery Fields Cleanups
Wingspan, The Game - Beginners Welcome - *MEMBERS ONLY
Wingspan, The Game - Beginners Welcome - *MEMBERS ONLY
Second Monday Celery Field Walk
Bird Trivia Fun - *MEMBERS ONLY
Members Meet & Greet - *MEMBERS ONLY EVENT
Members Meet & Greet - *MEMBERS ONLY EVENT
Oscar Scherer State Park Third Thursday Birdwalk
Oscar Scherer State Park Third Thursday Birdwalk
Nathan Benerson Park with Peter Brown
Nathan Benerson Park with Peter Brown
Third Sunday Celery Field Walk
Third Wednesday Celery Field Walk
Third Wednesday Celery Field Walk
Wingspan, The Game - Beginners Welcome - *MEMBERS ONLY
Wingspan, The Game - Beginners Welcome - *MEMBERS ONLY
Birds & Brews
Oscar Scherer State Park Fourth Thursday Birdwalk
Oscar Scherer State Park Fourth Thursday Birdwalk
Sunset Photography Walk with Mary Alice Curtiss
Sunset Photography Walk with Mary Alice Curtiss
Fourth Saturday Celery Field Walk
Fourth Saturday Celery Field Walk
Florida Native Plant Workshop Part 1
Florida Native Plant Workshop Part 1
Florida Young Birders Club
Bicycle & Birds at Benderson Park
Bicycle & Birds at Benderson Park
Please click on the image above to donate money to help keep the Gazebo feeders at the Celery Fields full!
