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SUMMARY:Lower Keys Fall Migration Mania (Key West\, FL)
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for this event!  Details will be determined soon!
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/lower-keys-fall-migration-mania-key-west-fl/
LOCATION:Key West Botanical Garden\, 5210 College Road\, Key West\, FL\, 33040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180512T070000
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SUMMARY:Gulf County Birding Loop Field Trip (Panama City\, FL)
DESCRIPTION:Gulf County Birding Loop Field Trip\nMeeting location: Panama City Mall-2150 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd\, Panama City\, FL 32405\nSaturday\, May 12th at 7:00am \nOur trip will include the Gulf County birding loop around the Chipola and Apalachicola rivers.  We will meet at the Panama City Mall at 7:00 AM and leave at 7:15.   We will be birding fields\, wood and wet areas for an assortment of birds including Swallow-tailed and Mississippi Kites.  Bring water\, snacks\, and bug spray. \nBay County Audubon Society\nFor more information\, please email rdhouser@knology.net.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/gulf-county-birding-loop-field-trip-panama-city-fl/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171226T165226Z
UID:5235-1518858000-1518879600@floridabirdingtrail.com
SUMMARY:Orlando Wetlands Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy the Orlando Wetlands Festival on Saturday\, February 17\, 2018\, from 9am-3pm at Fort Christmas Historical Park. The Orlando Wetlands Festival highlights the Orlando Wetlands Park\, the City’s 1\,650 acre water reclamation wetland. The event is sponsored by: City of Orlando\, Orange Audubon Society and Orange County Parks and Recreation.\nOn February 17\, 2018\, experience this unique wetland treatment system with the entire family. Event co-sponsor\, Orange Audubon Society\, will lead guided bird-watching excursions. The Friends of the Orlando Wetlands will lead wetland exploration hikes and the Florida Native Plant Society will lead native plant identification hikes. Bring your camera and join guided photo hikes led by professional photographers. For those who like to sit and ride\, guided bus tours will travel along the wetland berms\, giving riders a chance to experience firsthand\, Florida’s wild wetlands.\nIn addition to the numerous guided tours\, there will be bird-banding and mist-netting demonstrations\, as well as\, live music by Homer Stiles. Featured in the various wildlife shows\, many different live animals will be present such as alligators\, snakes\, birds and many others. Also\, free native wildflowers and backyard wildlife plants will be given away to encourage biodiversity.\nThere will be interactive children’s activities\, bounce houses\, hay rides and much more! So bring the whole family and invite your friends and neighbors to this fun\, free educational festival. Please leave your pets at home; there are wild animals. Food will be available for purchase. Free admission and free door prizes! For more information: call Orlando Wetlands Park 407-568-1706.\nSponsoring the Festival in a financial way is the Orange Audubon Society and Professional Service Industries\, Inc. (PSI)\nDirections: To get to the Park\, take S.R. 50 to Christmas\, Florida. Turn north onto 420\, Ft. Christmas Rd. Continue north 1.8 miles. Fort Christmas Park will be on your left. Free parking will be located on your right across from Fort Christmas Park. The address is 1300 North Fort Christmas Road\, Christmas\, FL 32709.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/orlando-wetlands-festival/
LOCATION:Orlando Wetlands\, 1300 North Fort Christmas bRoad\, Christmas\, FL\, 32709\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180212
DTSTAMP:20240321T223514
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SUMMARY:Birds of a Feather Fest
DESCRIPTION:Several years ago\, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission recognized several park trails in Palm Coast as Great Florida Birding Trails\, thanks to the City’s ideal bird watching opportunities along its extensive trail system. Fast forward to present time\, and now Palm Coast is truly for the birds. The First Annual Birds of a Feather Fest was introduced to the community in February 2015. An entire weekend is devoted to teaching participants about birds\, with workshops\, presentations and nature walks designed for adults and youths\, both amateur and professional. Many activities are free of charge. The Festival was developed and organized by a City employee who had attended a bird fest in another Florida city and truly believed that Palm Coast’s amenities and natural setting would be a perfect fit to host our own bird event. He was correct. The event keeps growing and has taken flight to become a highly anticipated annual event.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/birds-of-a-feather-fest-2/
LOCATION:Palm Coast Community Center\, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE\, Palm Coast\, FL\, 32137\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180130
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170718T181122Z
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SUMMARY:Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival
DESCRIPTION:Discover why Florida’s Space Coast is your launch pad to incredible nature-based experiences. World Class Photographers\, Field Workshops\, Presentations & Classes. Come see why we’re the largest Birding & Wildlife Festival in the United States.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/space-coast-birding-wildlife-festival-2/
LOCATION:Eastern Florida State College\, 1311 North U.S 1\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180122
DTSTAMP:20240321T223514
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LAST-MODIFIED:20171208T191711Z
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SUMMARY:Lake Apopka Birding Festival
DESCRIPTION:This festival is perfect for birders visiting Florida or locals wanting to learn more from well-known\, knowledgeable birding guides. Add to your life list at an amazing birding area\, the 20\,000-acre Lake Apopka North Shore. Two full-day trips and 9 half-day trips led by well-known local birding guides are offered\, along with two dinners and keynotes. \nFor details and registration\, visit WEBSITE or call 407-637-2525
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/lake-apopka-wildlife-festival-birdapalooza/
LOCATION:McDonald Canal Pavilion\, 24600 CR 448A\, Mount Dora\, FL\, 32757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180116
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SUMMARY:Everglades Birding Festival
DESCRIPTION:Journey through south Florida searching for beautiful and rare birds in ancient moss-covered cypress swamps\, everglades prairies that join the sky and brilliant marshes that sparkle with flashes of roseate wings. Scan across the tips of grass for searching hovering Snail kites and hear the squeal of the Limpkin.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/everglades-birding-festival/
LOCATION:Davie\, 2540 Davie Road\, Davie\, FL\, 33324\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171016
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UID:4544-1507852800-1508111999@floridabirdingtrail.com
SUMMARY:Florida Birding & Nature Festival
DESCRIPTION:Experience Central Florida’s wild side at peak migration – over 180 species! Field trips by land\, boat and wagon to the best wildlife sites in West Central Florida\, led by experienced and engaging experts.  Seminars for beginning and expert birders\, for gardeners and photographers\, on reptiles\, insects\, conservation\, aquatic restoration and bird rehabilitation.  Keynotes on bald eagles and manatees and a panel discussion on the Economic Value of Conservation Lands for our communities.  Special family friendly field trips. Nature Expo and vendors.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/florida-birding-nature-festival-2/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Community College\, 551 24th St. NE\, Ruskin\, FL\, 33570\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T110000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170922T191442Z
UID:5027-1507363200-1507374000@floridabirdingtrail.com
SUMMARY:Wings Over Florida at L. Kirk Edwards WEA
DESCRIPTION:2017 is the 75th Anniversary of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Management Area system. As part of this year long celebration\, Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail staff Andy Wraithmell and Whitney Gray will be leading a bird and butterfly walk at L. Kirk Edwards Wildlife and Environmental Area near Tallahassee on Saturday October 7. \nRegister Here
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/wings-over-florida-at-l-kirk-edwards-wea/
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170909T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170909T113000
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UID:4880-1504945800-1504956600@floridabirdingtrail.com
SUMMARY:Wings Over Florida field trip - Joe Budd WMA
DESCRIPTION:2017 is the 75th Anniversary of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) wildlife management area system. As part of this year-long celebration\, FWC staff will be leading Wings Over Florida field trips at select wildlife management areas throughout the state. Join Wings Over Florida coordinator Andy Wraithmell and Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail Coordinator Whitney Gray for this birding and butterfly viewing field trip at Joe Budd Wildlife Management Area. For more information visit our registration website.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/wings-over-florida-field-trip-joe-budd-wma/
LOCATION:Joe Budd Wildlife Management Area
CATEGORIES:Field Trip
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Wraithmell":MAILTO:andy.wraithmell@myfwc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170711T110000
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SUMMARY:Presentation on the Cedar Keys NWR at Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Tuesday July 11\, at 10am for a presentation by Vic Doig. Vic will be talking about wading bird rookeries and area birds. Hope to see you at the WGP.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/presentation-on-the-cedar-keys-nwr-at-withlacoochee-gulf-preserve/
LOCATION:Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve\, 1001 Old Rock Road\, Yankeetown\, FL\, 34498\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve":MAILTO:yankeetownth@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170518T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170518T210000
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CREATED:20170502T191452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170502T191452Z
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SUMMARY:Apalachee Audubon Annual Awards Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Annual Awards Banquet\nwith Guest Speaker Chuck Hess \n“What Woodpeckers Tell Us About Woodlands” \nThursday\, May 18\nLafayette Presbyterian Church\n4220 Mahan Drive\, Tallahassee\n•	Dinner begins at 6:30 PM. Dinner will be gyros with Greek sides. Vegan options are available.\n•	Tickets are $10 and may be purchased in advance at Native Nurseries or Wild Birds Unlimited.\n•	Tickets may also purchased at the dinner. Please call Tim Smith to make a reservation at (850) 933-5979 by Wednesday\, May 17.\n•	Non-members are welcome. Please bring your friends and family!\n•	Visit our website for more information.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/apalachee-audubon-annual-awards-banquet/
LOCATION:Lafayette Presbyterian Church\, 4220 Mahan Dr.\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
ORGANIZER;CN="Apalachee Audubon Society":MAILTO:apalacheeaudubon@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170429T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170429T113000
DTSTAMP:20240321T223514
CREATED:20161213T150219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T192443Z
UID:4250-1493454600-1493465400@floridabirdingtrail.com
SUMMARY:Wings Over Florida - Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area
DESCRIPTION:2017 is the 75th Anniversary of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Management Area system. As part of this year long celebration\, Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail staff Andy Wraithmell and Whitney Gray will be leading a morning bird tour at the Prairie Lakes Unit within the Three Lakes WMA in Osceola County. We will look for Red-cockaded Woodpeckers\, Bachman’s Sparrows\, Limpkin\, Snail Kite\, Bald Eagle\, Crested Caracara and more.  \nSpaces are limited for this field trip so register early to avoid missing out. \nREGISTER FOR THIS FREE FIELD TRIP
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/wings-over-florida-three-lakes-wildlife-management-area/
LOCATION:Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area: Prairie Lakes Unit\, FL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Wraithmell":MAILTO:andy.wraithmell@myfwc.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170501
DTSTAMP:20240321T223514
CREATED:20170328T181547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170328T181547Z
UID:4540-1493164800-1493596799@floridabirdingtrail.com
SUMMARY:Florida's Birding & Photo Fest
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to one of the most celebrated and beautiful festivals in the nation.The 2017 Birding & Photo Fest will feature the return of festival favorites\, world-class photographers along with new professionals and instructors who will offer technical training opportunities and more birding in-field programs than ever before. \nAs always\, festival participants will benefit from insights and instruction from a collection of upper echelon international nature and wildlife photographers — a group that continues to solidify Florida’s Birding & Photo Fest as one of the premier events in North America. And of course the community of St. Augustine\, Ponte Vedra and all of Florida’s Historic Coast is welcoming bird lovers and photography aficionados with the friendly hospitality you’ve come to expect.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/floridas-birding-photo-fest/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T150000
DTSTAMP:20240321T223514
CREATED:20170330T143428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170404T185547Z
UID:4554-1492844400-1492873200@floridabirdingtrail.com
SUMMARY:Birding the Bay Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day-long birding event on the Forgotten Coast for birders of all levels\, from advanced to beginners. Professionally-led tours will focus on shorebirds\, migratory birds\, and/or woodland species. See colorful song birds like Indigo Buntings and Summer Tanagers on St. George Island on their migratory stop over\, view shorebirds in the shallow waters around St. George Island State Park\, visit the pine woodlands where the Red Cockaded Woodpecker thrives\, or learn the basics of birding with Audubon at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve (ANERR).  \nAfter a morning in the field\, participants will return to the ANERR Nature Center for lunch and a lecture by Budd Titlow\, award-winning nature photographer and author\, professional Wildlife biologist and wetlands scientist (Emeritus). The afternoon will also feature educational booths including the University of Massachusetts with a migratory mist net and bird banding demonstration\, birds of prey information\, Florida Audubon and representatives with the Florida Wild Mammal Association. \nVisitors not registered for the tours are welcome to go birding along the ANERR boardwalks and beach\, or attend the afternoon lecture. There will also be bird videos playing at the Nature Center throughout the day. The Jackson Childs “Gulf Crossing: Story of Spring” documentary will be shown at 10:00am in the Multipurpose Room. The educational booths will be staffed from 10am-2pm and include children’s activities and birding info. A silent auction open to all rounds out the afternoon. \nTours are for intermediate to experienced birders and are most appropriate for those 8 years and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For beginner birding\, sign up for the Birding 101 class. Tours are not strenuous. Seats are limited and available first come\, first serve; participants must register and pay in advance.\n$45.00 ticket includes: Guided tour\, roundtrip transportation to and from ANERR to the birding tour sites\, lunch\, a Sibley’s birding book\, commemorative t-shirt and a reusable tote bag filled goodies.\nParticipants choose from one of three options:\n-Tour 1: St. George Island migratory songbirds\, shorebirds\, woodland birds\n-Tour 2: Red Cockaded Woodpecker tour\n-Tour 3: Birding 101 Guided tour for beginner birders. Learn birding basics\, and see shorebirds and woodland species at ANERR. \nWant to go birding on your own? Limited packages without tours are available. Package includes lunch\, the lecture\, a t-shirt\, Sibley birding book and tote bag for $35.00. \nAttendance for the movie\, information booths\, and silent auction activities are free and open to the public. ANERR’s nature center is free and open to the public Tuesday-Saturday 9am-4pm.  \nTo register\, visit birdingthebay.eventbrite.com. For more information\, call 850-670-7700. Full refund available until April 3rd. Tours will happen rain or shine. If there is lightning\, we will delay the tours until danger has past\, then continue.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/birding-the-bay-festival/
LOCATION:Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve\, 108 Island Dr.\, Eastpoint\, FL\, 32328\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Festival,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170225T110000
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CREATED:20170125T141336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T141336Z
UID:4431-1488016800-1488020400@floridabirdingtrail.com
SUMMARY:Tallahassee Nurseries Bird Talk
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered how to get more birds to visit your backyard? Ever wondered what all those little birds are called? Whitney Gray\, Coordinator of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail\, will give a presentation on north Florida backyard birds – attracting them and identifying them.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/tallahassee-nurseries-bird-talk/
LOCATION:Tallahassee Nurseries\, 2911 Thomasville Rd.\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T110000
DTSTAMP:20240321T223514
CREATED:20170202T134004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170202T152820Z
UID:4462-1487403000-1487415600@floridabirdingtrail.com
SUMMARY:Tropical Audubon hosts Bird Walk at Greynold's Park
DESCRIPTION:From our friends at Tropical Audubon: Jim King will lead birders through Greynold’s Park (a GFBWT site) on Miami Beach. Meet at the park boathouse. Parking is available near the playground and the elevated mound opposite the boathouse. Return is at approximately 11 a.m. No fee for the event\, but there is a fee for parking. Pay at the self-serve meter.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/tropical-audubon-hosts-bird-walk-at-greynolds-park/
LOCATION:Greynold’s Park\, 17530 W. Dixie Hwy\, North Miami Beach\, FL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Tropical Audubon":MAILTO:jamesmjrking@bellsouth.net
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170212T113000
DTSTAMP:20240321T223514
CREATED:20161213T141135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170118T140706Z
UID:4247-1486890000-1486899000@floridabirdingtrail.com
SUMMARY:Wings Over Florida - Florida Keys Wildlife Environmental Area
DESCRIPTION:2017 is the 75th Anniversary of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Management Area system. As part of this year long celebration\, Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail staff Andy Wraithmell and Whitney Gray will be leading a morning bird tour at the Florida Keys Wildlife Environmental Area. We will look for winter wood-warbler flocks\, Reddish Egrets\, Magnificent Frigatebirds and more. Both Mangrove Cuckoo and White-crowned Pigeon have been recorded at this site during the winter months so we will keep an eye out for them as well. Participants will have the opportunity to earn their Wings Over Florida birding certificate. Wings Over Florida is a free bird and butterfly listing recognition program that rewards people for their Florida life list and big year list achievements. Certificates are awarded to participants when they reach one or multiple listing milestones. We offer 6 birding life list certificates\, 1 big year birding certificate and 6 butterfly life list certificates. For more information about this program visit our website\nSpace is limited on this field trip so register early to avoid missing out.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/wings-over-florida-florida-keys-wildlife-environmental-area/
LOCATION:Florida Keys WEA\, Sugarloaf Blvd\, Summerland Key\, FL\, 33042\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Wraithmell":MAILTO:andy.wraithmell@myfwc.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T143000
DTSTAMP:20240321T223514
CREATED:20161213T135441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170118T140628Z
UID:4244-1486807200-1486823400@floridabirdingtrail.com
SUMMARY:Key West Botanical Gardens: Wings Over Florida & Speaker Series
DESCRIPTION:Join Andy Wraithmell and Whitney Gray of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for a morning bird and butterfly tour at the Key West Botanical Gardens (10am to 12noon) followed by an afternoon presentation (1:30pm to 2:30pm) about the Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/key-west-botanical-gardens-wings-over-florida-speaker-series/
LOCATION:Key West Botanical Garden\, 5210 College Road\, Key West\, FL\, 33040\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Wraithmell":MAILTO:andy.wraithmell@myfwc.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170213
DTSTAMP:20240321T223514
CREATED:20161206T135938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161206T140125Z
UID:4224-1486684800-1486943999@floridabirdingtrail.com
SUMMARY:Birds of a Feather Fest
DESCRIPTION:With more than 125 miles of hiking\, biking and walking trails\, miles of coastline\, varied habitats and more than 200 identified species\, Flagler County is a birder’s paradise. Few places offer as many wonderful opportunities to enjoy nature while being so connected\, accessible and clean. With a focus on families\, beginners and experts alike\, this festival will offer something for everyone. Every February\, Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches is transformed into bird central as birders from all over gather for the three-day Birds of a Feather Fest. With guided field trips\, expert-led birding workshops and family activities\, the festival is perfect for experts and beginners alike.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/birds-of-a-feather-fest/
LOCATION:Palm Coast City Hall\, 160 Lake Avenue\, Palm Coast\, FL\, 32164\, United States
CATEGORIES:Statewide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170121T063000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170121T093000
DTSTAMP:20240321T223514
CREATED:20161207T184224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161207T184224Z
UID:4231-1484980200-1484991000@floridabirdingtrail.com
SUMMARY:Red-cockaded Woodpeckers @ Babcock Webb WMA
DESCRIPTION:Join Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission staff\, Andy Wraithmell (Information Specialist)\, Kellie Phillips (Red-cockaded Woodpecker biologist)\, Whitney Gray (Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail Coordinator) and Peter Kleinhenz (Interpretive Planner/Writer) for a morning field trip at the famous Fred C. Babcock Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area. Participants will have opportunity to see and learn about the Federally Endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker\, as well as other pine flatwoods species such as Eastern Towhee\, Northern Bobwhite and Bachman’s Sparrow. The field trip will also visit two wetland areas to search for wading birds such as American Bittern and Tricolored Heron. Other species the field trip may encounter include Limpkin and Bald Eagle. \nThe field trip is limited to 20 participants so register early (FREE) to avoid missing out. Transport for the duration of the field trip is provided.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/red-cockaded-woodpeckers-babcock-webb-wma/
LOCATION:Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M. Webb WMA\, 29200 Tucker Grade\, Punta Gorda\, FL\, 33955\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Wraithmell":MAILTO:andy.wraithmell@myfwc.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170123
DTSTAMP:20240321T223514
CREATED:20161026T195231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161026T195231Z
UID:2879-1484870400-1485129599@floridabirdingtrail.com
SUMMARY:Lake Apopka Wildlife Festival & Birdapalooza Birding Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Lake Apopka Wildlife Festival & Birdapalooza Birding Festival 2017\, is perfect for birders visiting Florida or locals wanting to learn more from well-known\, knowledgeable birding guides. Add to your life list at an amazing birding area\, the 20\,000-acre Lake Apopka North Shore.  Two full-day trips and 9 half-day trips led by well-known local birding guides are offered\, along with two dinners and keynotes. On Saturday participate in the 5th annual Free family-oriented Birdapalooza festival with photo walks\, bird banding and guided bus tours. For details\, see http://orangeaudubonfl.org/birdapalooza or https://www.facebook.com/Birdapalooza/notifications/.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/lake-apopka-wildlife-festival-birdapalooza-birding-festival/
LOCATION:Magnolia Park\, 2929 S Binion Rd\, Apopka\, FL\, 32703\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170116
DTSTAMP:20240321T223514
CREATED:20170104T131915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170104T131915Z
UID:4360-1484265600-1484524799@floridabirdingtrail.com
SUMMARY:13th annual Southwest Florida Nature Festival
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for field trips and lectures during the 13th Annual Southwest Florida Nature Festival! Explore the local environment through almost 40 guided field trips to 20 wildlife hot spots around Southwest Florida and lectures at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center.\nField trips\, including birding walks\, buggy rides and boat tours\, are offered in conjunction with partners such as Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary\, Big Cypress National Preserve and Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Field trip prices range from $15 – $135\, and registration is required.\nField trip registration is open!
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/13th-annual-southwest-florida-nature-festival/
LOCATION:Rookery Bay\, 300 Tower Road\, Naples\, FL\, 34113\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161214
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170106
DTSTAMP:20240321T223514
CREATED:20161201T135013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T135211Z
UID:4207-1481673600-1483660799@floridabirdingtrail.com
SUMMARY:Audubon's 117th Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:  \nSince the Christmas Bird county began over 100 years ago\, it has relied on volunteers to gather critical data about the patterns of bird behavior. Join an effort near you to participate. \nThere is a specific methodology for the Count\, so it’s important that you contact a coordinator near you\, but anyone can help. This is a fun and rewarding activity for bird-lovers of any stripe. Many counts are held throughout Florida\, just find the one near you at the link below!
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/audubons-117th-christmas-bird-count/
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Statewide
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161105T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161105T113000
DTSTAMP:20240321T223514
CREATED:20160922T201231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T154524Z
UID:2079-1478334600-1478345400@floridabirdingtrail.com
SUMMARY:Wings Over Florida field trip - Blackwater Fisheries Center
DESCRIPTION:Join Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail coordinator Whitney Gray and Wings Over Florida coordinator Andy Wraithmell for a hike around this wonderful birding trail site. We will walk the dikes between the aquaculture ponds\, looking for wintering wildfowl such as Ring-necked Duck and Blue-winged Teal. Wilson’s Snipe feed along the muddy edges. Bachman’s Sparrows and Brown-headed Nuthatches are fairly common and Henslow’s Sparrow has been recorded in the winter. Participants will have the opportunity to earn their first Wings Over Florida certificate. \nThe walk is limited to 25 people. This event is FREE and family-friendly. We encourage youth participation.\nThe walk is suitable for all experience levels but is aimed at beginner and intermediate level bird watchers. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/wings-over-florida-blackwater-fisheries-center/
LOCATION:Blackwater Fisheries Center\, 8384 Fish Hatchery Road\, Holt\, FL\, 32564\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Wraithmell":MAILTO:andy.wraithmell@myfwc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161024
DTSTAMP:20240321T223514
CREATED:20160815T152550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160819T181947Z
UID:1137-1477008000-1477267199@floridabirdingtrail.com
SUMMARY:Indian River Birding Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Pelican Island Preservation Society is hosting the second annual Indian River Birding & Nature Art Show\, in partnership with the Environmental Learning Center. \nActivities include local birding tours and lectures\, Nature Art Show  that will include a plein air paint-out at the ELC campus\, and a sunset pontoon boat cruise on the Indian River Lagoon to Pelican Island.  Visit the festival Facebook page for more details\, as they become available. \nThe event will take place at the ELC campus located at 255 Live Oak Drive\, Vero Beach\, Florida\, off the route 510 causeway.   \nYou can call Debbie Avery coordinator at 772-494-6306 or see www.firstrefuge.org for more information
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/indian-river-birding-festival/
LOCATION:ELC campus\, 255 Live Oak Drive\, Vero Beach\, FL\, 32963\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160929T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161002T163000
DTSTAMP:20240321T223514
CREATED:20160916T122110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160916T122110Z
UID:1912-1475141400-1475425800@floridabirdingtrail.com
SUMMARY:7th annual Bird Festival @ Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are an experienced birder or just want to get in on the action as a beginner\, the 7th Annual Bird Festival at Fairchild is for you. \nLearn to identify birds\, about birding hotspots\, and the rich avifauna found right here in the Garden. Vendors and expert advice will be on hand to help you become an expert birder as well as to help you make your own yard into a bird and wildlife paradise.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/7th-annual-bird-festival-fairchild-tropical-botanic-garden/
LOCATION:Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden\, 10901 Old Cutler Road\, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33156\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160924T110000
DTSTAMP:20240321T223514
CREATED:20160728T124439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160728T124829Z
UID:1115-1474704000-1474714800@floridabirdingtrail.com
SUMMARY:Wings Over Florida Field Trip - Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Join Great Florida Birding Trail Coordinator Whitney Gray and Wings Over Florida Coordinator Andy Wraithmell for a morning bird and butterfly walk. The walk is ideal for beginners and children. Partcipants will be introduced to the Wings Over Florida birds and butterfly programs and will have the opportunity to earn their first certificates. Boyd Hill Nature Park is in the West Section of the Great Florida Birding Trail. 219 species of birds have been recorded there.  \nThe walk is limited to 20 people.\nPlease sign up through our Facebook event listing\nThere is an entrance fee to the park\nAdults = $3\nChildren = $1.50 \nFor more information visit  \nWings Over Florida\nBoyd Hill Nature Park  \nContacts\nwhitney.gray@myfwc.com\nandy.wraithmell@myfwc.com
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/wings-over-florida-field-trip-boyd-hill-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve\, 1101 Country Club Way S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Wraithmell":MAILTO:andy.wraithmell@myfwc.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160419
DTSTAMP:20240321T223514
CREATED:20160202T142307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160226T171544Z
UID:861-1460678400-1461023999@floridabirdingtrail.com
SUMMARY:2nd annual Chipola Feather Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2nd annual Chipola Feather Fest from April 15 through April 18\, 2016. Based in Jackson County\, Florida\, this event features great looks at Red-cockaded Woodpeckers in the Apalachicola National Forest. Got hummers on the brain? Come hear hummingbird expert Fred Bassett speak about his experiences banding hummingbirds in Florida. Venture out into the woods at night listening for Chuck-will’s-widows and contribute to a national citizen-science database for nightjars. Spring migrants will be on display in the hammocks at St. George Island on the last day of the festival. Click the link below for more information and to register!
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/chipola-feather-fest/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Marianna\, FL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Wraithmell":MAILTO:andy.wraithmell@myfwc.com
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