North Lido Beach Preserve with Stu Wilson

Look at an eagle nest on the backbay and shorebirds on the beach. 2 miles of walking on sand paths and beach sand, mainly sun. No restrooms.

North Lido Beach, 201 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States

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

First Thursday Celery Field Walk

Explore birds in our native gardens and Palmer Road boardwalk

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

Wingspan, Oceana Edition - Experienced only - *MEMBERS ONLY

Wingspan is a card-driven, resource-building board game in which players compete to attract birds to their wildlife reserves. RSVP so we know how many tables to set up. Click here to RSVP to Stacy

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

Eagle Nest Tour - February 7, 2026

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 various locations. Cost $60 Registration is required. Please click here to register. Questions? Click here to contact Syndey S......More

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 various locations. Cost $60 Registration is required. Please click here to register. Questions? Click here to contact Syndey Swallow.

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

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

Second Monday Celery Field Walk

Explore the Raymond Road boardwalk and surrounding wetlands

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

Caracara: A Most Remarkable Creature

Jonathan Meiburg, Ornithologist, indie rock musician and world expert on the Crested Caracara. He will discuss his acclaimed book A Most Remarkable Creature: The Hidden Life and Epic Journey of the World’s Smartest Birds of  Prey, in which he chronicles the evolutionary......More

Jonathan Meiburg, Ornithologist, indie rock musician and world expert on the Crested Caracara. He will discuss his acclaimed book A Most Remarkable Creature: The Hidden Life and Epic Journey of the World’s Smartest Birds of  Prey, in which he chronicles the evolutionary story of this curious group of falcons.

Siesta Key Shorebirds

Learn to ID shorebirds. 1.5 mile walk in the sand and sun. Restrooms. Your guide for this walk will be Peter Brown.

Siesta Key Beach, 948 Beach Road, Siesta Key, FL, 34231, United States

Bird Trivia Fun - *MEMBERS ONLY

Test your bird knowledge with trivia questions and fellowship.

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

Members Meet & Greet - *MEMBERS ONLY EVENT

Meet your fellow members face to face! Greet your board members and enjoy a short presentation by a local environmentalist. Light refreshments.

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

Wingspan, Oceana Edition - Experienced only - *MEMBERS ONLY

Wingspan is a card-driven, resource-building board game in which players compete to attract birds to their wildlife reserves. RSVP so we know how many tables to set up. Click here to RSVP to Stacy

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

Fly Wild! Bird-a-thon 2026

Fly Wild! Bird-a-thon 2026 Rules & Guidelines Join Sarasota Audubon for the Fly Wild Bird-a-thon! Teams of two will spend a day birding anywhere in Sarasota County, spotting as many species as they can — all while raising funds to support conservation, education, and ex......More

Fly Wild! Bird-a-thon 2026 Rules & Guidelines Join Sarasota Audubon for the Fly Wild Bird-a-thon! Teams of two will spend a day birding anywhere in Sarasota County, spotting as many species as they can — all while raising funds to support conservation, education, and exploration at Fly Wild. Registration Register your team online at THIS LINKAfter registering, you’ll receive: A 99 pledges pledge setup link via emaileBird instructions and checklist templatesALL Rules and INFORMATION HEREREGISTER TEAM HERE

Birding 308: Gulls & Terns

Gulls and Terns ID with John GroskopfFriday, Feb. 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 14, 6:45-8 a.m.Advanced Guide to Bird Identification focused on Gulls and Terns with John Groskopf.This comprehensive course covers essential identification checks for Gulls and Terns. Cl......More

Gulls and Terns ID with John GroskopfFriday, Feb. 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 14, 6:45-8 a.m.Advanced Guide to Bird Identification focused on Gulls and Terns with John Groskopf.This comprehensive course covers essential identification checks for Gulls and Terns. Click link below to register. This is a two day intensive consisting of the following:In Class: Friday, Feb. 13 at the Sarasota Audubon Nature Center at 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.Field Trip: Saturday, Feb. 14 at Siesta Key Beach at 6:45 – 8 a.m.Registration Required

Birding 308: Gulls & Terns

Gulls and Terns ID with John GroskopfFriday, Feb. 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 14, 6:45-8 a.m.Advanced Guide to Bird Identification focused on Gulls and Terns with John Groskopf.This comprehensive course covers essential identification checks for Gulls and Terns. Cl......More

Gulls and Terns ID with John GroskopfFriday, Feb. 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 14, 6:45-8 a.m.Advanced Guide to Bird Identification focused on Gulls and Terns with John Groskopf.This comprehensive course covers essential identification checks for Gulls and Terns. Click link below to register. This is a two day intensive consisting of the following:In Class: Friday, Feb. 13 at the Sarasota Audubon Nature Center at 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.Field Trip: Saturday, Feb. 14 at Siesta Key Beach at 6:45 – 8 a.m.Registration Required

Eagle Nest Tour - February 14, 2026

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 various locations. Cost $60 Registration is required. Please click here to register. Questions? Click here to contact Syndey S......More

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 various locations. Cost $60 Registration is required. Please click here to register. Questions? Click here to contact Syndey Swallow.

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

Florida Native Plant Workshop Part 2

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. The talks last 2 hours and will cover:Creating and Maintaining Native Pla......More

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. The talks last 2 hours and will cover:Creating and Maintaining Native Plant LandscapesCommon Gardening MythsMitigating HOA Concerns Every presentation ends with a plant tour through the gardens at the Audubon Nature Center starting at 11am.Each month adds to information from the month before, beginning with a recap.Please email Pamela to RSVP HERE 

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