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.
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 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
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
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.
STA 1 East is being offered to us in partnership with SFWMD. Join us in this great opportunity to experience Florida's native wildlife. There are no bathrooms available. The nearest restroom facilities are approx. 3 miles south at the first entrance to Marjory Stoneman Douglas Environmental Preserve. This is an auto tour and carpooling is […]
Join us on a walk through an area that is general closed to the public. As we look at native flora and hopefully migrating birds.
Presented by: Sara Ayers Rigsby - Director, Southeast & Southwest Regions, Florida Atlantic University Public Archeology Network presents on ancient species. Florida has been a great place to live for over 10,000 years. With a cooler climate and roaming mastodons, Florida used to be much different place. Learn about how Florida’s first people survived and thrived in this […]
Take a short walk with Valleri 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
