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SUMMARY:Wild Amelia Nature Festival (Amelia Island\, FL)
DESCRIPTION:Wild Amelia Nature Festival\nFriday\, May 18-Sunday\, May 20\, 2018\nAmelia Island\, FL \nThere are many activities taking place during this festival\, including a Sea Turtle Release\, Sunset River Cruise\, Eco-Expo\, and Eco-Tours. \nCheck out the website for more details.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/wild-amelia-nature-festival-amelia-island-fl/
LOCATION:Amelia Island\, Amelia Island\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education,Festival,Field Trip,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T150000
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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:20180124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180130
DTSTAMP:20240322T034251
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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:20180111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180116
DTSTAMP:20240322T034251
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170808T174407Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20240322T034251
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SUMMARY:Indian River Birding Festival and Nature Art Show
DESCRIPTION:The Pelican Island Preservation Society is hosting this event\, now in its third year\, The festival is being held in conjunction with “National Wildlife Refuge Week\,” October 8th to 14th.\nActivities include local birding tours and lectures\, Nature Art Show that includes a plein air paint-out at the PIAS campus\, and a sunset pontonn boat cruise on the Indian River Lagoon at Pelican Island. Visit the festival Facebook page for more details\, as they become available.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/indian-river-birding-festival-and-nature-art-show/
LOCATION:Indian River Birding Festival\, 195 9th Street SE\, Vero Beach\, FL\, 32962\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170926
DTSTAMP:20240322T034251
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LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T140204Z
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SUMMARY:Birding Festival of the Keys
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled due to the impacts from Hurricane Irma.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/birding-festival-of-the-keys/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T150000
DTSTAMP:20240322T034251
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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;VALUE=DATE:20170210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170213
DTSTAMP:20240322T034251
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:20170204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170204T160000
DTSTAMP:20240322T034251
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170131
DTSTAMP:20240322T034251
CREATED:20160815T155430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160819T182011Z
UID:1141-1485302400-1485820799@floridabirdingtrail.com
SUMMARY:Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival is a 6-day annual event held in Brevard County\, Florida the last week in January. We’re proud to assemble a prestigious group of locally\, nationally and internationally recognized scientists\, biologists\, photographers\, ornithologists\, naturalists\, artists and authors. \nplease check out the festival Facebook page for updates at the “Official Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival”
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/space-coast-birding-wildlife-festival/
LOCATION:Eastern Florida State College\, 1311 North U.S 1\, Titusville\, FL\, 32796\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170123
DTSTAMP:20240322T034251
CREATED:20161026T195231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161026T195231Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170116
DTSTAMP:20240322T034251
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:20161021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161024
DTSTAMP:20240322T034251
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;VALUE=DATE:20161014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161017
DTSTAMP:20240322T034251
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161017
DTSTAMP:20240322T034251
CREATED:20160819T130955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160819T131029Z
UID:1187-1476316800-1476662399@floridabirdingtrail.com
SUMMARY:Florida Birding & Nature Festival
DESCRIPTION:Highlighting Wildlife Corridors and Migrating Birds  \nExperience Central Florida’s peak migration – over 180 species. Field trips to the best wildlife sites in West Central Florida lead by our most experienced and engaging experts. Workshops on identification\, nature photography techniques\, conservation initiatives\, and wildlife corridors.
URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/florida-birding-nature-festival/
LOCATION:Hillsborough Community College\, 551 24th St. NE\, Ruskin\, FL\, 33570\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160419
DTSTAMP:20240322T034251
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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