BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GFBWT - ECPv6.2.9//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:GFBWT X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for GFBWT REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20160313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20161106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180130 DTSTAMP:20240322T005342 CREATED:20170718T181122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170718T181122Z UID:4836-1516752000-1517270399@floridabirdingtrail.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171125T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171125T100000 DTSTAMP:20240322T005342 CREATED:20171026T125430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171026T125430Z UID:5123-1511600400-1511604000@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Muffins with Merlin DESCRIPTION:Learn about owls and meet Merlin the Barred Owl up close while enjoying breakfast before the Center opens to the public.\n$15 for adults\, $7 for child\nAnnual Passholder price: $7 for adults and $3 for child\nRegistration required.\nIncludes a muffin breakfast and Center entry after the event. URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/muffins-with-merlin/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171007T110000 DTSTAMP:20240322T005342 CREATED:20170922T191442Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170923T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170923T120000 DTSTAMP:20240322T005342 CREATED:20170828T181205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170828T181205Z UID:4967-1506164400-1506168000@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Butterfly Walk at Deering Estate DESCRIPTION:The Deering Estate provides a beautiful natural setting for a variety of activities. Join Jared Guerra for a fun Wings Over Florida butterfly walk and earn your Zebra Longwing certificate. This family-friendly program is free with paid admission. URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/butterfly-walk-at-deering-estate/ LOCATION:Deering Estate\, 16701 SW 72nd avenue\, Miami\, FL\, 33157\, United States CATEGORIES:Field Trip END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170909T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170909T113000 DTSTAMP:20240322T005342 CREATED:20170728T201630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170728T201828Z 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170826T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170826T070000 DTSTAMP:20240322T005342 CREATED:20170801T172616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170801T172616Z UID:4888-1503730800-1503730800@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Everglades Agricultural Area Birding DESCRIPTION:Paul Bithorn and Brian Rapoza lead an all-day carpool trip to sod farms and flooded agricultural fields in the Belle Glade area of Palm Beach County. No fee. Meet at 7am at Sawgrass Recreation Park\, on US-27\, about 2 miles north of I-75 in Broward County. Walkie-talkies are recommended. There will be a restaurant lunch stop. URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/everglades-agricultural-area-birding/ CATEGORIES:Field Trip ORGANIZER;CN="Tropical Audubon":MAILTO:jamesmjrking@bellsouth.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170711T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170711T110000 DTSTAMP:20240322T005342 CREATED:20170705T124622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170705T124622Z UID:4809-1499767200-1499770800@floridabirdingtrail.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170518T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170518T210000 DTSTAMP:20240322T005342 CREATED:20170502T191452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170502T191452Z UID:4727-1495132200-1495141200@floridabirdingtrail.com 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170518 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170522 DTSTAMP:20240322T005342 CREATED:20170315T152932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170315T152932Z UID:4503-1495065600-1495411199@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Florida Native Plant Society Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Registration opening soon! \nThe 37th Annual Conference of the Florida Native Plant Society will be held in the heart of Florida\, and central to the largest river restoration project in the world! The Kissimmee River restoration\, a joint project by the US Army Corps of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management District\, is designed to restore the complex relationships between land\, wildlife\, water and climate that were torn apart when the river was channelized in 1962. Before channelization\, the river was a haven for native plants and wildlife\, but afterwards many species of birds\, fish and plants were lost\, creating havoc on our economy and our environment. The restoration project to restore the river to its natural path is nearly half complete\, and already much of the original flora and fauna have returned and the water quality is improving. \nThis year’s conference addresses those connections that are so important to the Kissimmee River Basin and beyond. What can we learn from the negative impact of the channelization\, and the surprisingly quick recovery that has followed the restoration? What more needs to be done? How can the lessons learned in the Kissimmee River Basin be applied to other areas of Florida\, the country and the world? URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/florida-native-plant-society-annual-conference/ LOCATION:Westgate River Ranch\, 3200 River Ranch Blvd.\, River Ranch\, FL\, 33867\, United States CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Education,Presentation,Statewide ORGANIZER;CN="Florida Native Plant Society":MAILTO:info@fnps.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T140000 DTSTAMP:20240322T005342 CREATED:20170404T185415Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170404T185415Z UID:4605-1492851600-1492869600@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Welcome to the Woods at Seminole Forest WMA DESCRIPTION:If you’ve ever wanted to explore the woods with a guide\, your golden opportunity is Saturday\, April 22\, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the annual “Welcome to the Woods” event at Seminole Forest Wildlife Management Area in Lake County. Space for this free event is limited due to its popularity\, so participants must register in advance by calling the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) at 352-732-1225. Participants should arrive by 9 a.m. the day of the event. URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/welcome-to-the-woods-at-seminole-forest-wma/ LOCATION:Seminole Forest WMA\, Eustis\, FL\, 32736\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T150000 DTSTAMP:20240322T005342 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170325T120000 DTSTAMP:20240322T005342 CREATED:20170215T210200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170215T210200Z UID:4476-1490432400-1490443200@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Flying WILD Family Morning DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a morning of nature with your child (ages 3-9)! March 25\, 9 a.m. – Noon at Wakulla Environmental Institute \nThe fun and interactive educational activities are based on Flying WILD\, which is a children’s supplementary environmental education program emphasizing birds and bird conservation with.\n• Music\n• Educational Activities\n• Art Projects\n• Face Painting\n• Bird Watching Nature Walk\nParents must accompany their children. \nTo Apply and Register:\nContact Kathie Mackie (850) 558-3503 or mackiek@tcc.fl.edu URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/flying-wild-family-morning/ LOCATION:Wakulla Environmental Institute\, 170 Preservation Way\, Crawfordville\, FL\, 32327\, United States CATEGORIES:Education ORGANIZER;CN="Kathie Mackie":MAILTO:mackiek@tcc.fl.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170304T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170304T140000 DTSTAMP:20240322T005342 CREATED:20170130T214434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170130T214544Z UID:4454-1488621600-1488636000@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Ponce Inlet's Earth Day Celebration DESCRIPTION:Activities for the whole family with over 20 exhibitors focusing on their contribution to preserving the planet. Parking & Shuttle available from Ponce Inlet Town Hall. URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/ponce-inlets-earth-day-celebration/ LOCATION:Ponce Preserve\, 4300 S. Atlantic Avenue\, Ponce Inlet\, FL\, 32127\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170225T110000 DTSTAMP:20240322T005342 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T110000 DTSTAMP:20240322T005342 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170204T160000 DTSTAMP:20240322T005342 CREATED:20161101T143524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161101T143524Z UID:3176-1486202400-1486224000@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Raptor Fest at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve DESCRIPTION:Join Body Hill Nature Preserve as they celebrate birds of prey! Admission is free! Park at Lakewood High School (1400 54th Ave. S.) and take the FREE shuttle to the Preserve. Check out the website for more info. URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/raptor-fest-at-boyd-hill-nature-preserve/ LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve\, 1101 Country Club Way S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170123 DTSTAMP:20240322T005342 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170116 DTSTAMP:20240322T005342 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170106 DTSTAMP:20240322T005342 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161105T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161105T113000 DTSTAMP:20240322T005342 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161022T160000 DTSTAMP:20240322T005342 CREATED:20160922T202050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160922T202050Z UID:2083-1477130400-1477152000@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Monarch Butterfly Festival DESCRIPTION:Wildlife viewers can come watch the migrating monarch butterfly pass through Wakulla County during the month of October\, and where better than the wonderful St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge\, Panhandle Gateway for the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. This annual event has numerous wildlife exhibits and nature-based educational demonstrations. Come see Monarch butterflies being tagged\, learn about their incredible migration and enjoy all the beautiful wildflowers lining the refuge road. URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/monarch-butterfly-festival/ LOCATION:St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge\, 1255 Lighthouse Road\, St. Marks\, FL\, 32355\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161014 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161017 DTSTAMP:20240322T005342 CREATED:20160224T212910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160224T212910Z UID:961-1476403200-1476662399@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:5th annual Wings and Wildflower Festival DESCRIPTION:Birds flock to Lake County\, which is home to thousands of acres of preserves and passive parklands\, including the Lake Apopka Restoration Area\, Ferndale Preserve\, Emeralda Marsh and the Hilochee Wildlife Management Area. \nWith Lake County’s reputation as a premier birding location\, it’s the goal of this festival to enhance awareness and appreciation of Lake County’s quality of life and support environmental initiatives on behalf of citizens and visitors alike. URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/5th-annual-wings-and-wildflower-festival/ LOCATION:Venetian Gardens\, 109 Dixie Avenue\, Leesburg\, FL\, 34748\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Yvonne Powers":MAILTO:ypowers@lakecountyfl.gov END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR