Celery Fields Cleanups
2026-01-07 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

Wingspan, The Game - Beginners Welcome - *MEMBERS ONLY
2026-01-07 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
2026-01-08 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-22 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-29 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

Florida Native Plant Workshop Part 1
2026-01-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240
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 begin at 9am and last 2 hours, they will cover:

Creating and Maintaining Native Plant Landscapes
Common Gardening Myths
Mitigating 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

Wingspan Tournament
2026-01-11 16:00 - 20:00 | Sarasota Audubon Nature Center, 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240
To have fun, socialize, and raise a few dollars for Audubon!
We will play 2 games; scores added to determine top 3 players; using all expansion cards including Asia
Randomized tables for each game; 4-5 players per table
Light refreshments between games; filtered water available so please bring a refillable water bottle.
Entry fee is $20; pre-registration by January 9 is required; we must have 12 players minimum for tournament
REGISTER HERE by Jan 9

Top 3 players will be rewarded with gift certificates to the Audubon gift shop

Second Monday Celery Field Walk
2026-01-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Raymond Road Boardwalk, 1550 Raymond Road, Sarasota, FL, 34240, United States
Explore the Raymond Road boardwalk and surrounding wetlands.

The Most Overlooked Birds in North America: Females
2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:30 | https://www.sarasotaaudubon.org/events/the-most-overlooked-birds-in-north-america-females/
Joanna Wu, Ph D Candidate, is studying survival and habitat use differences between female and male birds. Her research explores survival by sex in North American birds and how scientists study survival. Joanna is committed to amplifying underrepresented voices in science and is a member of the Galbatross Project—a collective of scientists, birders, writers, and conservationists dedicated to raising awareness about often-overlooked female birds.
REGISTER HERE

Bird Trivia Fun - *MEMBERS ONLY
2026-01-13 14:00 - 15:30 | 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.

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 | 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
Register Here

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.
