Sarasota Audubon | Sarasota, Florida

Garden Work Day
2025-09-27 07:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240
Preparing for the Nature Center opening, we are setting up a series of garden work days for volunteers from 7am to 11am to beat the heat.
Wednesdays September 10 or 17
Saturdays September 13, 20 and 27
No need to RSVP – show up when you can. Thank you!

Wingspan, The Game - Beginners Welcome - *MEMBERS ONLY
2025-10-01 12:30 - 15:30, 2025-10-15 12:30 - 15:30, 2025-11-05 12:30 - 15:30, 2025-11-19 12:30 - 15:30, 2025-12-03 12:30 - 15:30
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

Wingspan, Oceana Edition - Experienced only - *MEMBERS ONLY
2025-10-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-09 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-16 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-23 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-06 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-20 18:00 - 21:00
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

Pinecraft Park with John Groskopf
2025-10-03 09:00 - 11:00 | Pinecraft Park, 1420 Gilbert Ave, Sarasota, FL, 34239, United States
“Looking for migrants, flyovers, and water birds. Less than one mile of shaded walk.”

The Fascinating History of Bird Migration
2025-10-13 19:00 - 20:30
Rebecca Heisman, freelance science writer and bird enthusiast who lives in Walla Walla, Washington will discuss The Fascinating History of Bird Migration, including her recent book Flight Paths: How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration (Harper Collins 2023). CLICK HERE to Register for Zoom Meeting

Glebe Park on Siesta Key with Alena Capek and Mary Alice Curtiss
2025-10-17 08:00 - 10:00 | Glebe Park, 1000 Glebe Lane, Sarasota, FL, 34242, United States
Looking for migrants and flyovers. Less than one quarter mile of shaded walk.
Note we have had a leader change for this walk. John Groskopf has been replaced by Alena Capek and Mary Alice Curtiss.

Fort De Soto Birding with Forrest Rowland - *MEMBERS ONLY
2025-10-19 07:30 - 12:00 | Fort DeSoto, 3500 Pinellas Bayway, S., Tierra Verde, Florida, 33715
Registration Required
Meet at Fort DeSoto Park North Beach Parking Area
North Beach Parking (click for map)
This morning we will hit the beach first, in search of any migrant Terns and Gulls of interest before checking the various migrant traps around the Park. Classic site to search for migrant passerines in the Park include the Arrowhead Picnic Area, Soldier’s Hole, and the East Beach woodlot. We won’t neglect to search for migrant shorebirds in the estuaries and lagoon, hoping to encounter a few dozen of the 350+ species recorded, to date, at this diverse site.
Bathrooms are relatively numerous and easily accessed, scattered throughout the park. There is a $6 parking fee for visiting Fort De Soto Park, which can be paid online, by text, or at a number of remote pay receptacle units in the park.

Red Bug Slough with John Groskopf
2025-10-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Red Bug Slough, 5200 Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
“Looking for migrants, flyovers, waders and ducks. Possible two miles of mixed sun and shaded walk. Restrooms.”

Longboat Key Shorebird Walk
2025-11-02 08:00 - 10:00 | Broadway Beach on Longboat Key, 100 Broadway Street, Longboat Key, FL, 34228, United States
“Learn to ID gulls, terns, sandpipers and other shorebirds. 1-2 miles walking on sand and sun. No restrooms.”

Veery Thrush Fall Migration Predicts Hurricane Season
2025-11-10 19:00 - 20:30
Christopher M. Heckscher, Professor of Environmental Science and Ornithologist and Natural History Explorer. Veery Thrush Fall Migration Predicts Hurricane Season. His research tracking the timing of Veery Thrush reproduction and migration over 17 years to and from South America predicting hurricane seasons has gained international attention and has proven to be pioneering in this field of study.

Members Meet & Greet - *MEMBERS ONLY
2025-11-12 14:00 - 15:30 | Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240
Meet your fellow members face to face! Greet your board members and enjoy a short presentation. Light refreshments provided.
Longtime wildlife rehabber Jayne Neville will discuss Migratory Songbirds and Rehabilitation. The presentation includes bird feeding tips, how to attract specific species of birds such as, martins, hummingbirds, orioles, flycatchers, woodpeckers and screech owls. She winds up with how to attract birds with specific native trees, shrubs and flowers.

SAS & MAS (Sarasota & Manatee Audubon Unite!)
2025-11-15 08:30 - 10:30 | Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240
“Sarasota and Manatee Audubons combine for fun bird walks, socializing, and snacks. Come meet your fellow birders at our signature lo-cations.”

Third Sunday Celery Field Walk
2025-11-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Raymond Road Boardwalk, 1550 Raymond Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240, United States
“Join Kathryn and other guest trip leaders to learn how to find birds by song, calls, ID, and habitats”

Florida Young Birders Club
2025-11-16 08:30 - 10:00 | Oscar Scherer State Park, 1843 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL, 34229, United States
Scrub Jay Walk with Jon Thaxton

Celery Fields Cleanups
2025-11-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240
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!

Birds & Brews
2025-11-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Big Top Brewing, 3045 Fruitville Commons Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34240, United States
Join us at Big Top Brewery for a fun evening talking birds over local brews.

Oscar Scherer State Park Third Thursday Birdwalk
2025-11-20 08:30 - 10:00 | Oscar Scherer State Park, 1843 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL, 34229, United States
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 Fourth Thursday Birdwalk
2025-11-27 08:30 - 10:00 | Oscar Scherer State Park, 1843 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL, 34229, United States
This one is on Thanksgiving! Strive to find the endangered Florida Scrub Jay and other resident birds. 1.5 mile walk on sandy trails – mainly in the sun.

Myakka River State Park with Helen King and Lisa Sykes
2025-12-03 08:15 - 13:00 | Myakka River State Park, 13208 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL, 34241, United States
There will be stops along the main park road to find birds. Bring a lunch or buy one at the concession stand. Participants are free to drop off the tour at any time or join the leaders for lunch.
Note: Stu Wilson is ill this week and will not be able to attend. Cathy Paris is out of the country. Helen King and Lisa Sykes will lead you on an awesome tour Dec. 3!
