Welcome to the Sarasota Audubon Society!
An extremely active chapter with numerous trips and projects to engage you: monthly meetings with fascinating speakers, day trips, national and international trips, road and park clean ups, and nature walks for kids and adults. Please visit us at the Sarasota Audubon Nature Center. Our signature conservation project is the Beach Nesting Bird Program in which volunteers monitor Snowy Plovers, Least Terns and Black Skimmers as they struggle to survive on our busy beaches. We also have a scholarship program for high schoolers who will be studying environmental sciences in college.
Sarasota Audubon Board members respond to a recent article re-published in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune stating that bird populations are on the rebound. Click the button below to learn the truth, and why we need to save habitat for imperiled wildlife, including birds.
Re-Wilding the Quad Parcels
Proposed look for the Southeast Quad.
In early May 2025 the Re-Wilding of the Quads Project received a $1 Million anonymous grant!
“The Celery Fields represent an exceptional wetland habitat, but what’s missing is denser trees and foliage for birds and other wildlife that depend on woodlands to thrive,” notes Jeanne Dubi, former president of Sarasota Audubon Society and current Director of Special Projects. “On the southeastern parcel, we are creating woodlands to increase habitat diversity which will attract more and different birds as well as other species. This in turn provides our community with additional opportunities for birding, wildlife viewing, and passive recreation – everyone wins!”
Read more…
We need your help re-wilding the Quad parcels at the Celery Fields!
Learn more HERE.
Location of the Quads at the Celery Fields.
The Quads today.
Fly Wild! Festival - February 21, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Join Sarasota Audubon for a fun-filled day of birds, nature and exploration!
Families, birders, photographers, and nature lovers will gather on February 21, 2026 at the Sarasota Audubon Nature Center for a fun-fill day including:
— Guided Walks
— Children’s Scavenger Hunt
— Interactive Exhibits
— Trolly Ride to the Quads
Leading up to the event is a Bird-a-Thon and a Photo Contest – CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
Join us for a fun-filled day of birds, nature and exploration at the Sarasota Audubon Nature Center at the Celery Fields.
Upcoming Events
Florida Native Plant Workshop Part 1
Wingspan Tournament
Second Monday Celery Field Walk
The Most Overlooked Birds in North America: Females
The Most Overlooked Birds in North America: Females
Bird Trivia Fun - *MEMBERS ONLY
Members Meet & Greet - *MEMBERS ONLY EVENT
Oscar Scherer State Park Third Thursday Birdwalk
Oscar Scherer State Park Third Thursday Birdwalk
Avian Field Methods
Wingspan, Oceana Edition - Experienced only - *MEMBERS ONLY
Wingspan, Oceana Edition - Experienced only - *MEMBERS ONLY
Nathan Benerson Park with Peter Brown
Third Sunday Celery Field Walk
Birds of the Celery Fields
Birding 101
Third Wednesday Celery Field Walk
Wingspan, The Game - Beginners Welcome - *MEMBERS ONLY
Wingspan, The Game - Beginners Welcome - *MEMBERS ONLY
Birds & Brews
Oscar Scherer State Park Fourth Thursday Birdwalk
Oscar Scherer State Park Fourth Thursday Birdwalk
Sunset Photography Walk with Mary Alice Curtiss
Sunset Photography Walk with Mary Alice Curtiss
Wingspan, Oceana Edition - Experienced only - *MEMBERS ONLY
Wingspan, Oceana Edition - Experienced only - *MEMBERS ONLY
Fourth Saturday Celery Field Walk
Birding 201
Florida Young Birders Club
Bicycle & Birds at Benderson Park
Red Bug Slough with Lynn Jakubowicz
Wingspan, Oceana Edition - Experienced only - *MEMBERS ONLY
Wingspan, Oceana Edition - Experienced only - *MEMBERS ONLY
James L Patton Park in Lakewood Ranch with Aaron Virgin
James L Patton Park in Lakewood Ranch with Aaron Virgin
First Monday Celery Field Walk
North Lido Beach Preserve with Stu Wilson
Wingspan, The Game - Beginners Welcome - *MEMBERS ONLY
Wingspan, The Game - Beginners Welcome - *MEMBERS ONLY
First Thursday Celery Field Walk
Please click on the image above to donate money to help keep the Gazebo feeders at the Celery Fields full!
