Sarasota Audubon | Sarasota, Florida

Wingspan, Oceana Edition - Experienced only - *MEMBERS ONLY
2026-01-08 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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

Wingspan, The Game - Beginners Welcome - *MEMBERS ONLY
2026-01-07 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

Celery Fields Cleanups
2026-01-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2025-12-10 09:00 - 11:00, 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!

Lakeview Park with Lynn Jacubowicz
2026-01-07 09:00 - 11:00 | Lakeview Park, 7255 Hand Road, Sarasota, FL, 34241, United States
“Search for waders, ducks, and forest birds. 1 mile walk mainly in the shade. Restrooms.”

First Monday Celery Field Walk
2026-01-05 14:00 - 16:00 | Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240
Explore birds in our native gardens and Palmer Road boardwalk

First Saturday Celery Field Walk
2026-01-03 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.

SAS Christmas Bird Count
2025-12-27
Contact Aaron Virgin (email) if you would like to participate in this fun and important activity.

Third Sunday Celery Field Walk
2025-12-21 08:00 - 10:00, 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”

Birding 201
2025-12-20 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.

Oscar Scherer State Park Third Thursday Birdwalk
2025-12-18 08:30 - 10:00, 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.

Third Wednesday Celery Field Walk
2025-12-17 09:00 - 10:30 | Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240

Birding 101
2025-12-16 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.

Holiday Luncheon
2025-12-10 11:30 - 14:00 | Palm Aire Country Club, 5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota, FL, 34243, United States
Join Sarasota Audubon for our annual Holiday Lunch on Wednesday December 10, 2025 at 11:30am at the Palm Aire Country Club.
Be sure to choose lunch option.
$38 REGISTER HERE

The World's 'Best' Birds
2025-12-08 19:00 - 20:30
Forrest Rolland, Field Ornithologist and World-class birder now residing in Sarasota will share with us his list of The World’s ‘Best’ Birds developed from his experience as Product Development & Expedition Leader at Rockjumper Birding Tours.

Florida Young Birders Club
2025-12-06 08:30 - 10:00 | Bay Street Park, 300 Bay Street, Osprey, FL, 34229, United States
Bay Street Park Bird Walk with Tom Litteral of Venice Audubon

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!

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.

Wingspan, Oceana Edition - Experienced only - *MEMBERS ONLY
2025-11-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-13 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-06 18:00 - 21:00

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.

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

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.”

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.

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.
