Sarasota Audubon | Sarasota, Florida

Bird Trivia Fun - *MEMBERS ONLY
2026-01-13 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240
Test your bird knowledge with trivia questions and fellowship.

Members Meet & Greet - *MEMBERS ONLY EVENT
2026-01-14 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 by a local environmentalist. Light refreshments.

Oscar Scherer State Park Third Thursday Birdwalk
2026-01-15 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.

Avian Field Methods
2026-01-15 14:00 - 2026-01-17 17:00 | Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240
This course is for experienced birders interested in practical field skills used by professional Avian Biologists. Learn to conduct point counts, line transects, area searches, and systematic foraging observations to assess bird abundance and habitat use.

Wingspan, Oceana Edition - Experienced only - *MEMBERS ONLY
2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-29 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-05 18:00 - 20:30 | Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240
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

Nathan Benderson Park with Peter Brown
2026-01-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Nathan Benderson Park, 700 North Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL, 34232, United States
“Explore birds near the playground area then drive to the other end of the course to the start area; finally stop at the two ponds on Athlete’s Way. Restrooms.”

Third Sunday Celery Field Walk
2026-01-18 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”

Birds of the Celery Fields
2026-01-18 15:30 - 17:00, 2026-02-08 15:30 - 17:00 | Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240
A Beginner’s Guide to Birds of the Celery Fields, 1.5 hours – SAS Nature Center, garden, and Celery Fields boardwalk. This introductory course covers essential birdwatching skills. More Information
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Birding 101
2026-01-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240
A Beginner’s Guide to Birding, 1.5 hours – SAS Nature Center, garden, and Celery Fields boardwalk. This comprehensive course covers essential birdwatching skills.

Third Wednesday Celery Field Walk
2026-01-21 09:00 - 10:30 | Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240
Explore birds in our native gardens and Palmer Road boardwalk

Birds & Brews
2026-01-21 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 Fourth Thursday Birdwalk
2026-01-22 08:30 - 10:00 | Oscar Scherer State Park, 1843 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey, FL, 34229, United States

Sunset Photography Walk with Mary Alice Curtiss
2026-01-22 16:30 - 18:00 | Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240
We will look for photographic opportunities before and during sunset. Approximately a 1 mile walk.

Fourth Saturday Celery Field Walk
2026-01-24 08:00 - 10:00 | Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240

Birding 201
2026-01-24 15:30 - 17:00 | Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240
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.

Florida Young Birders Club
2026-01-25 16:30 - 18:00 | Pinecraft Park, 1420 Gilbert Ave, Sarasota, FL, 34239, United States
Owl Walk with Nature Photographer David Schwab

Bicycle & Birds at Benderson Park
2026-01-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Nathan Benderson Park, 700 North Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL, 34232, United States
“This is a Birding/Bicycling trip, bring your own bike and binoculars! Paved slow riding, approximately 7 miles looking for an array of different birds. Restrooms.”

Red Bug Slough with Lynn Jakubowicz
2026-01-29 08:30 - 10:30 | Red Bug Slough, 5200 Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL, 34231, United States
“2 mile walk mixed shade and sun. Looking for waders, ducks, and forest birds. Restrooms.”

James L Patton Park in Lakewood Ranch with Aaron Virgin
2026-02-01 08:00 - 10:00 | James L. Patton Park, 5725 White Eagle Blvd, Bradenton, FL, 34211, United States
Discover shore birds, waders, ducks, and forest birds. Approximately a 1.5 mile walk in full sun. Restrooms.

First Monday Celery Field Walk
2026-02-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240

North Lido Beach Preserve with Stu Wilson
2026-02-04 08:00 - 10:30 | North Lido Beach, 201 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
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.

Wingspan, The Game - Beginners Welcome - *MEMBERS ONLY
2026-02-04 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

First Thursday Celery Field Walk
2026-02-05 09:00 - 10:30 | Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240

Eagle Nest Tour - February 7, 2026
2026-02-07 08:00 - 11:30 | Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240
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.

First Saturday Celery Field Walk
2026-02-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240
Explore birds throughout the Celery Fields with Sarasota County Naturalist Kylie Wilson email or cell phone 941-724-9629.

Second Monday Celery Field Walk
2026-02-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Raymond Road Boardwalk, 1550 Raymond Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240, United States
Explore the Raymond Road boardwalk and surrounding wetlands
