Guided Walks – Oscar Scherer State Park, 4th Thursdays

Oscar Scherer State Park 1843 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL, United States

There is a fee to enter park. Meet Cynthia Huesman (email Cynthia) and Rob Gonzalez at Lake Osprey Nature Center. Strive to find the endangered Florida Scrub Jay and other resident birds as we take a 1.5 mile walk on sandy trails, mainly in the sun. Restrooms at the Nature Center

Event Series Wingspan

Wingspan

Nature Center 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, United States

Wingspan – Join us at the Nature Center at 12:30 pm.  Learn about birds and their habitats, food, nests, etc., while playing a competitive game.  Beginners welcome. RSVP to Lynn Jakubowicz (lynn234@verizon.net) Oct 2 &16, Nov 6 & 21, Dec 4 & 18, Jan 2 & 17, Feb 5 & 19, Mar 5 & 21,...

Eagle Nest Tour – February 8, 2025

Nature Center 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, United States

Join a Bald Eagle specialist to see nests and eaglets. Please bring your own binoculars. We will meet at the Nature Center and travel by bus to the various locations. Cost $50 Registration is required. Please click here to register. Questions? Please click the Organizer’s name below to access their email address or phone number.

$50
Event Series FLORIDA NATIVE PLANTS WORKSHOPS

Florida Native Plants Workshop

Nature Center 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, United States

January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12. at 9 am.  Native Plant Landscape Designer and Eco Artist Pam Callender will teach us why native plant gardening is so vital to our local landscape and how everyone can incorporate natives into their yards.

Guided Walk – Perico Preserve

Perico Perserve 11700 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL, United States

Perico Preserve offers a varietal habitat for a variety of birds we will look for on a 2 mile walk on gravel paths, part sun and part shade. Meet Kathy Doddridge (941-705-3862, email) in the parking lot. There is a port-a-let in the parking lot.

Guided Walks – Siesta Key Shorebirds

Siesta Key Beach 948 Beach Road, Siesta Key, FL, United States

Meet Mary Heinlen (email) and Claire Herzog in front of the pavilion with the American flag that is to the right as you enter the main parking lot of Siesta Key Beach. Learn to ID shorebirds. We will walk approximately 1.5 mile in the sand and sun. Restrooms are avialable.

Guided Walks – Red Bug Slough

Red Bug Slough 5200 Beneva Rd, Sarasota

Meet Lynn Jakubowicz (email) in the main parking lot. We will take a 2 mile walk, ½ shade and sun; looking for waders, ducks, and forest birds. Restrooms are available.

Eagle Nest Tour – February 15, 2025

Nature Center 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, United States

Join a Bald Eagle specialist to see nests and eaglets. Please bring your own binoculars. We will meet at the Nature Center and travel by bus to the various locations. Cost $50 Registration is required. Please click here to register. Questions? Please click the Organizer’s name below to access their email address or phone number.

$50