Key Note Speaker: Richard Crossley Journey through south Florida searching for beautiful and rare birds in ancient moss-covered cypress swamps, everglades prairies that join the sky and brilliant marshes that sparkle with flashes of roseate wings. Scan across the tips of grass for searching hovering Snail kites and hear the squeal of the Limpkin.
Sorry, this trip has been cancelled. Take a short 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 this Delray Beach birding hotspot. Fee: Free Meet: At top of ramp
Join Chris Golia 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
Join John Nelson for a self-guided auto tour of the 2600 acre Lakeside Ranch STA (Stormwater Treatment Area). Registration is required: https://www.audubonofmartincounty.org/events WHAT TO BRING: Binoculars, camera, reference books, water and snacks. REGISTER HERE: https://www.audubonofmartincounty.org/events
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. 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
This trip will explore the south end of Lake Okeechobee and explore its plumbing system. We will discuss lake management, ecology, human history including hurricanes that killed thousands, farming, drainage, politics and BIRDS and FISH. We start at the largest drainage gates on the lake at the St Lucie Canal, drive south to the Pahokee […]
Critique Session: Nature, People in Nature Guest Critique: Conservation Photographer Dustin Angell Deadline Jan 14th midnight to submit photos to PhotoContest Pro for critique This Critique Session will provide constructive feedback on AEPG members’ images to help you improve your photos. Each registered AEPG member may submit a total of two photos in the two categories: Nature & Nature +. If you are interested in Conservation photography and have specific questions, we will have […]
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 […]
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: At the Blumberg entrance to the STA Registration is required through Hendry-Glades Audubon. For more Information and to register please visit: https://www.hendrygladesaudubon.org/?page_id=110 Map and SFGWMD Liability Release form […]
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 Visitor Center.
