Birding 101

A Beginner’s Guide to Birding, 1.5 hours – SAS Nature Center, garden, and Celery Fields boardwalk. This comprehensive course covers essential birdwatching skills.

Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240

Third Wednesday Celery Field Walk

Explore birds in our native gardens and Palmer Road boardwalk

Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240

Wingspan, The Game - Beginners Welcome - *MEMBERS ONLY

Learn about birds and their habitats, food, nests, etc. while playing a competitive game. Wingspan is a card-driven, resource-building board game in which players compete to attract birds to their wildlife reserves. Players spend food resources to add birds, which are r......More

Learn about birds and their habitats, food, nests, etc. while playing a competitive game. Wingspan is a card-driven, resource-building board game in which players compete to attract birds to their wildlife reserves. Players spend food resources to add birds, which are represented by 170 individually illustrated cards, to the forest, prairie, and wetland habitats on their player boards. RSVP so we know how many tables to set up. Click here to RSVP to Lynn

Oscar Scherer State Park Third Thursday Birdwalk

Strive to find the endangered Florida Scrub Jay and other resident birds. 1.5 mile walk on sandy trails – mainly in the sun.

Oscar Scherer State Park, 1843 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL, 34229, United States

Birding 201

Intermediate Birding, 1.5 hours – SAS Nature Center and garden.  This more advanced course is designed for birders seeking to enhance their skills. It builds upon the knowledge gained in Birding 101.

Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240

Third Sunday Celery Field Walk

“Join Kathryn and other guest trip leaders to learn how to find birds by song, calls, ID, and habitats”

Raymond Road Boardwalk, 1550 Raymond Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240, United States

SAS Christmas Bird Count

Contact Aaron Virgin (email) if you would like to participate in this fun and important activity.

First Saturday Celery Field Walk

Explore birds throughout the Celery Fields with Sarasota County Naturalist Kylie Wilson email or cell phone 941-724-9629.

Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240

First Monday Celery Field Walk

Explore birds in our native gardens and Palmer Road boardwalk

Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240

Lakeview Park with Lynn Jacubowicz

“Search for waders, ducks, and forest birds. 1 mile walk mainly in the shade. Restrooms.”

Lakeview Park, 7255 Hand Road, Sarasota, FL, 34241, United States

Celery Fields Cleanups

Celery Fields Cleanups: Help keep the Celery Fields and surrounding area litter-free! Please find the County Release Form here. Please fill it out and submit before coming to the cleanup. Information for the form – Affiliation: Sarasota Audubon Society Location: Palmer ......More

Celery Fields Cleanups: Help keep the Celery Fields and surrounding area litter-free! Please find the County Release Form here. Please fill it out and submit before coming to the cleanup. Information for the form – Affiliation: Sarasota Audubon Society Location: Palmer Road between Bell Road and Tatum School Please RSVP so we know to expect you. Thanks!

Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240

Wingspan, The Game - Beginners Welcome - *MEMBERS ONLY

Learn about birds and their habitats, food, nests, etc. while playing a competitive game. Wingspan is a card-driven, resource-building board game in which players compete to attract birds to their wildlife reserves. Players spend food resources to add birds, which are r......More

Learn about birds and their habitats, food, nests, etc. while playing a competitive game. Wingspan is a card-driven, resource-building board game in which players compete to attract birds to their wildlife reserves. Players spend food resources to add birds, which are represented by 170 individually illustrated cards, to the forest, prairie, and wetland habitats on their player boards. RSVP so we know how many tables to set up. Click here to RSVP to Lynn

Second Monday Celery Field Walk

Explore the Raymond Road boardwalk and surrounding wetlands.

Raymond Road Boardwalk, 1550 Raymond Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240, United States

The Most Overlooked Birds in North America: Females

Joanna Wu, Ph D Candidate, is studying survival and habitat use differences between female and male birds. Her research explores survival by sex in North American birds and how scientists study survival. Joanna is committed to amplifying underrepresented voices in scien......More

Joanna Wu, Ph D Candidate, is studying survival and habitat use differences between female and male birds. Her research explores survival by sex in North American birds and how scientists study survival. Joanna is committed to amplifying underrepresented voices in science and is a member of the Galbatross Project—a collective of scientists, birders, writers, and conservationists dedicated to raising awareness about often-overlooked female birds. REGISTER HERE

https://www.sarasotaaudubon.org/events/the-most-overlooked-birds-in-north-america-females/

Bird Trivia Fun - *MEMBERS ONLY

Test your bird knowledge with trivia questions and fellowship.

Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240