AN EVENING WITH AUTHOR CARL SAFINA: THE MINDS AND CULTURE OF ANIMALS Humans think, experience emotions, and develop cultures. Turns out, so do many other species. Drawing on his two most recent books, “Becoming Wild” and“Beyond Words,” Carl Safina will discuss cognition, emotion, and culture in non- human beings. He will show and talk about, what […]

Join Clive Pinnock 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 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 […]

Take a walk with Valerie Brauer on the elevated boardwalks of a beautiful, created wetland and see resident birds and migratory visitors at this Boynton Beach birding hotspot.  Meet: At the top of the boardwalk.

After a year hiatus, the West Palm Beach Christmas Bird Count resumes Sunday, January 2. The CBC, since its beginning in 1900, has become a holiday season tradition. National Audubon calls it “the nation’s longest running community science bird project.” Conducting the West Palm count since 1956, we are able to see long-term trends in […]

Update: This program was rescheduled to February 12th, 2022 due to higher water levels. Once water levels drop a little more this will attract a greater diversity of birds for attendees to observe. Join Dr. Mark Cook for a walk through a wetland wonderland. The Pine Glades Natural Area is a great place to enjoy […]

Guest Speaker: Wildlife Photographer Caleb Hoover   Wildlife Photographer Caleb Hoover will be demonstrating various post-processing techniques for enhancing bird photography, using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.  This presentation will feature real-time edits and information regarding responsible editing and how to get the most out of your images.  Bio: I'm a 17-year-old Birder and Wildlife Photographer based out of the Gulf Coast of Florida. I started birding and documenting the birds […]

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.