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Florida Birding, Wildlife & Nature Festivals
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Due to the Pandemic most updates to this website have not been forthcoming.
Please note the individual festival website links that could get you updated information.
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SUGGESTION: Click on the website link of festivals that haven't supplied updates.
January
December 3-7, 2020, Mount Dora
NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL
The North Shore Birding Festival on Lake Apopka in Central Florida highlights the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 20,00-acre Lake Apopka North Shore, Florida’s top eBird hotspot. This year's event features four days filled with 42 field trips organized with COVID-19 precautions in mind. Attractions include a free keynote talk, sunrise photography and birding trips, walks focusing on owls and whip-poor-wills, and a whole lot more.
It's all happening live and in person December 3 through 7, 2020! Register, see a full schedule, and sign up for updates at https://www.orangeaudubonfl.org/festival/. Each trip has a charge of $10 to $70, with no additional festival registration fee. Proceeds support Orange Audubon Society’s nature and environmental center fund or related educational programs.
LIKE our Facebook page. For more information call Deborah Green at 407-637-2525, festival@orangeaudubonfl.org.
January 13-17, 2022
EVERGLADES BIRDING FESTIVAL
Become One with the River of Grass. Search South Florida hot spots for target species such as Snail Kite, Limpkin, Painted Bunting and up to 170 species in the Everglades, Corkscrew, STA 5, South Miami, Upper Keys, Palm Beach & Dade wetlands and more. A focus on learning advanced birding skills with daily mini-workshops, and handouts that are applied directly in the field on full day field trips. Top Guides and small groups increase birding experience. Also Keynotes Richard Crossley, Paddy Cunningham, dinners, lunches and photography tract. TOP Florida Guides: Paddy Cunningham, Jim Eager, David Simpson.
This festival specializes in full day field trips, daily field workshop, speakers, special dinners and birding fun. Focus will be on gaining advanced birding skills in a non-intimidating environment. For more information view www.evergladesbirdingfestival.com/, our Facebook page. Contact Paddy Cunningham at birdpaddy@yahoo.com or 754-201-1141.
Titusville - March 2nd, 2022
SPACE COAST BIRDING & WILDLIFE FESTIVAL
END OF AN ERA
BREVARD NATURE ALLIANCE (BNA) AND HOST OF THE
SPACE COAST BIRDING AND WILDLIFE FESTIVAL SAYS
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES
2021: Our 25th year in Titusville and the Space Coast. More than 200 activities, led by leading authorities. Considered by many to be the #1 wildlife festival in America. www.spacecoastbirdingandwildlifefestival.org
January 25, 2020, Lehigh Acres (eastern Lee County)
SEVENTH ANNUAL WINGS OVER WATER FESTIVAL
Wings Over Water Festival (WOW) was created by Lehigh Acres Municipal Services Improvement District (LA-MSID) to help the public discover the beauty of southwest Florida's water, land and wildlife. Discover the beauty of southwest Florida's water, land and wildlife. Enjoy a guided nature walk on Friday. Or an array of activities on Saturday including a farmer's market, native plant sale, kid's activities, educational exhibits; and presentations from experts. Admission is free. More information is at Wings Over Water Festival — (239) 368-0044 x 17.
Getting there: From Lee Blvd. head north on Sunshine Blvd., turn left on Olive Ave. N. and then turn left on 38th St. W.; and continue to Harns Marsh.
January 23rd & 24th, 2021, Orange City
35th ANNUAL ORANGE CITY/BLUE SPRING MANATEE FESTIVAL
9:00 am to 4:00 pm -- Valentine Park, 1511 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763. This family festival features vendors, food, entertainment and manatee tours. Blue Spring State Park is Florida's most significant warm water refuge for the endangered manatee. A two-day environmental festival in Orange City, it features educational exhibits on endangered wildlife, children's rides & games, food, crafts, craft show and free rides to see the manatees. Admission: $8.00 for adults, $2.00 for children 4-10, 3 and under are FREE, Dogs - $10. Free Shuttle Bus To Blue Spring State Park To See The Manatees! Info: (352) 795-3149. www.themanateefestival.com/ — Jeff Allebach 386-804-6171, Info@themanateefestival.com.
February
January 11, 2020, OSPREY
FLORIDA SCRUB-JAY FESTIVAL
Oscar Scherer State Park 1843 S Tamiami Trail, Osprey, Florida 34229
-- 10:00am - 3:000pm -- FREE family event.
10th Annual Florida Scrub Jay Festival at Oscar Scherer State Park this year! (Event travels around the state and is in a different location each year).
Featuring Fire Demos, Environmental booths, Kids crafts, Nature Walks, Tram Tours, Scrub-Jay Q & A, expert speakers, live music and more.
See the park's Facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/Florida-Scrub-Jay-Festival-202933953050197/
February 1, 2020, St. Petersburg
RAPTOR FEST
10:00am - 4:00pm — Celebrate birds of prey at the fourth annual Raptor Fest at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.
Join us for our 7th Annual Raptor Fest February 1, 2020, from 10 am - 4 pm. Raptor Fest is a free event that has multiple trained raptors in free-flight demonstrations, special falcon presentations given by local environmental organizations, environmental exhibitors, activities for children and families, food trucks, and more! Parking and free shuttles to the event are available at Lakewood High School (1400 54th Ave. S.) Hope to see you all there!
For more information, please visit Raptorfest.org or contact Boyd Hill Nature Preserve at 727-893-7326, 1101 Country Club Way South, St. Petersburg, FL 33705.
February 1, 2020, DELTONA
MANATEE LAGOON'S MANATEE FEST
Manatee Lagoon, 6000 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, Florida 33407
Saturday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m..
Manatee Lagoon ‒ Celebrate Manatee Lagoon's fourth anniversary at ManateeFest. This FREE family event is sure to be a day that the whole family will remember. Visitors will enjoy photo opportunities with Mia the Manatee, a game-day themed FanZone, a KidsFunZone with marine life face painting and sea life puzzles, and a passport activity, where guests are eligible to receive a prize for visiting each participating station.
The event will also feature a variety of art and crafts vendors, environmental exhibitors, food and live music throughout the day. Manatee Lagoon is dedicated to educating the public about manatees and Lake Worth Lagoon and inspiring visitors to protect the environment.
See the event's facebook page for more information: Event Facebook page.
February 8, 2020, Port St. Joe
ST. JOSEPH BAY & BUFFER PRESERVE WINTER BAY DAY
There will be lots to see and lots to do. Best of all, the Low Country Shrimp Boil will be delicious - as always! Meet you on the deck of the Visitors Center! ... no admission fee!
Tour the Preserves: Enjoy a guided tour through the backwoods trails of the Buffer Preserves and learn about the native animals and plant life along the bay.
All Proceeds to Benefit Friends of St. Joseph Bay Preserves (501.c.3 Non profit organization)
St. Joseph Bay Preserves Center, 3915 Hwy 30-A (Approximately 5 miles south of Port St. Joe).
Call (850) 229-1787 or visit www.stjosephbaypreserve.org for more information.
February 7 - 10, 2019, Palm Coast
BIRDS OF A FEATHER FEST
Palm Coast Community Center, 305 Palm Coast Parkway NE, Palm Coast, FL 32137
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. 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.
No Registration Fee
7 Big Trips Featuring trips to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Sweetwater Wetlands, Orlando Wetlands Park, Circle B-Bar Reserve, Ocala National Forest, and all over Flagler County for our first-ever Big Day!
Birding trips and classes for all skill levels
Transportation and lunch provided on many trips
CLICK HERE to register for this exciting event.
February 15, 2020 , Christmas
ORLANDO WETLANDS FESTIVAL
9:00am - 3:00pm -- The Wetlands is a 1,650 acre world renowned example of Wetlands Engineering providing an oasis for flora, fauna, and feathered friends.
The festival originates at Ft. Christmas Park in Christmas, Florida. It features include birdwatching tours, photo shoots, bicycle tours, native plant walks, bird banding and mist-netting demonstrations, wildlife shows, live music, and bus tours will travel along the wetland berms. Contact Mark Sees, (407) 568-1706. Website.
February 29, 2020, Cape Coral
S.W. FLORIDA 18th ANNUAL BURROWING OWL FESTIVAL
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Rotary Park Environmental Center, 5505 Rose Garden Road, Cape Coral FL 33914
Cape Coral, Florida is home to Florida's largest population of the Burrowing Owl.Ê This whimsical bird has been established as the official City bird, and is one of the city's natural resource treasures.Habitat destruction and natural predators have impacted these birds and Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission has given them the status of "threatened". They are protected by the Federal Migratory Bird Act and also locally with a city ordinance.
Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW) has been looking after these birds for nearly a score and began holding the Burrowing Owl Festival to raise money to increase public awarenessÊandÊ for maintenance of their burrows.
Admission is suggested donation of $5 for ages over 16.
For directions or information call Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife at 239-980-2593 or visit www.ccfriendsofwildlife.org. Co-sponsored by Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife & the City of Cape Coral.
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March
March 7, 2020, Sebastian
28TH ANNUAL PELICAN ISLAND WILDLIFE FESTIVAL
10:00am - 4:00pm, Riverview Park -- 600 US Highway 1, Sebastian, Florida.
The Pelican Island Wildlife Festival celebrates the anniversary of the establishment of the nation's first National Wildlife Refuge, on March 14, 1903, by President Theodore Roosevelt! Hosted by the Pelican Island Preservation Society and the City of Sebastian.
Live Wildlife Shows, Bird Tours, Kayaking available, Refuge Tours, Environmental Exhibits, Food Vendors, Boat Tours to Pelican Island, Amateur Photo Contest, Kids' Educational Activities by Disney's Vero Beach Resort, T. Roosevelt impersonator, Arts & Crafts Exhibits, Historical Reenactments, Live DJ All Day, & More Family Fun.
The event is free with free parking. Boat Tours are $20/person (free under 3 years of age), and food and drink will be for sale, as well as environmental themed crafts and art.
Call 772-202-0697, www.firstrefuge.org.
April 4 & 5, 2020 - Viera
VIERA WETLANDS NATURE FESTIVAL
3658 Charlie Corbeil Way, Viera, FL 32940
The 11th Annual Viera Wetlands Nature Festival is a 2-day event at the Ritch Grissom Memorial Wetlands in Viera, Florida, proudly hosted by Brevard County Natural Resource Management Department and Utility Services. The event is a fundraiser, with eco-friendly and educational vendors, exhibits, classes and tours, to learn and explore the beautiful setting and highly visited site here in Viera. Scheduled tours and classes will be available during this 2-day event with professionals in photography, environmental education, staff from Brevard County's Natural Resources Management Department and Viera Wetlands Rangers. Tours and classes will be offered with donations to support the maintenance of the site.
Tours consisted of bird watching; nature photography; wetlands history, function, vegetation and wildlife; walking tours and much more.
Returning to this year's festival is the Flight of the Raptor exhibit sponsored by the Viera Community Institute and The Viera Company. This exhibit features birds of prey and attendees will have the opportunity to meet and photograph hawks, falcons and owls at the festival. It is a perfect time to come learn what makes these birds so vital to a healthy, functional ecosystem. A good time will be had by all!
Hosted by Viera Community Institute. Festival Facebook page.
April 30-May 4, 2020, Florida Keys
BIRDING FESTIVAL OF THE KEYS
Spring is one the best times to be in the Florida Keys–migrating songbirds are filling the trees and Keys specialties can be found. Full day field trips, species workshops, boat tours and pelagic trips will fill your days. Gain advanced skills and add life birds to your list. Join Florida's TOP GUIDES in this exciting weekend of birding, learning and fun.
TARGET SPECIES-Magnificent Frigatebird, White-crowned Pigeon Black-whiskered Vireo, Mangrove Cuckoo, Reddish Egret, Great ÒWhiteÓ Heron, Migrating WARBLERS, SONGBIRDS, SHOREBIRDS, DRY TORTUGAS-Masked & Brown Booby, Sooty, Roseate & Bridled Terns, Brown Noddy, Pomarine Jaeger, Shearwaters.cPaddy Cunningham, Event Coordinator, Expert Guide: 754-201-1141 954-805-6810 birdpaddy@yahoo.com Holiday Inn-Homestead-4/30/20 Holiday Inn-Marathon-May 1-4 Dry Tortugas with Florida Nature Tours.
www.birdingfestivalofthekeys.com
April
April 20, 2019 - Titusville
EARTH DAY FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL IN THE ENCHANTED FOREST
Enchanted Forest Nature Sanctuary. 10:00am - 3:00pm. Guided walks, music, stories, games, displays, exhibits by many nature and conservation organizations. www.nbbd.com/godo/ef/earthday/
April 21, 2018, Wakulla Springs
WAKULLA WILDLIFE FESTIVAL
The Wakulla Wildlife festival is a celebration of the area's wildlife and is intended to be especially inviting for children and the child in everyone. Local music, a Student Art Show (Aspiring Artists), children's activities, outdoor and wildlife exhibitors, and wildlife tours in a neighborhood family atmosphere make the festival an area favorite. The festival is held the third Saturday in April each year.
Please visit www.wakullawildlifefestival.com/ for more information.
April 24-28, 2019, St. Augustine, FL
FLORIDA'S BIRDING & PHOTO FEST
We are once again spreading our wings to present a world-class birding and outdoor photography event.
The Festival features more new world-renowned photographers, more new rare birding opportunities, and even more new in-field programs and technical training opportunities than previous events.
Equally as impressive is the confirmed return of perhaps the greatest collection of upper echelon international nature and wildlife photographers in the world — a collection which continues to solidify Florida's Birding & Photo Fest as one of the premier and prized events in all of North America. And of course the community of St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, & all of Florida's Historic Coast is welcoming bird lovers and photography aficionados with all the gracious, friendly hospitality one would expect from the Nation's Oldest City and Florida's most world-class destination.
So without further ado, we welcome you to this Birding & Photo Fest—an event which glorifies the love we have for birds, nature, phtography and Florida's unique offering of the great outdoors. It will be yet another auspicious St. Augustine event which is destined to go down in History.
For more information go to the Festival website at www.floridasbirdingandphotofest.com. This year's event will be held at the GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education Center, located at 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL (904) 823-4500. (Just 10 miles north of downtown St. Augustine).
May
May 11, 2019, Titusville
8th ANNUAL TITUSVILLE SEA TURTLE FESTIVAL
Sponsored by: The Downtown Titusville Merchants Association, the City of Titusville & Canaveral National Seashore: 321-403-9334.
Featuring: Turtle Watch Programs each evening. Rangers will provide a unique opportunity to view a loggerhead sea turtle laying her eggs.
Friday: Volunteer Beach Cleanup, Titusville Merchant's Sidewalk Sale, Sea Turtle lecture, Art Social and Music.
Saturday: Junior Ranger Program. Downtown Festival where booths, games, food and fun are just waiting for you.
Visit the website for details.
May 17 & 19, 2019 - Amelia Island
WILD AMELIA NATURE FESTIVAL
This exciting 3-day festival of our bioregion around Amelia Island, includes numerous nature tours led by area naturalists and Park Rangers, nature photography workshops taught by local professionals, a nature-based / green business expo, The 'Kids Niche' nature-based activities for children, critters from the Jacksonville Zoo and more! This year's Wild Nites seminar schedule is complete.
www.wildamelia.com
For questions, contact Jody Hetchka 904-251-0016 (days).
June
September
September, 2019, MARATHON
BIRDING FESTIVAL OF THE KEYS
2018 Festival postponed to 2019
Contact Paddy Cunningham, South Florida Birding Festivals. www.birdingfestivalofthekeys.com. Phone: 754-201-1141 or 954-805-6810. eMail: birdpaddy@yahoo.com
October
October 5 - 8, 2017, Coral Gables
BIRD FESTIVAL AT FAIRCHILD TROPICAL BOTANIC GARDEN
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.
Learn 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.
Lectures by expert naturalists, conservationists and birders, food, entertainment, guided bird watching both in the Garden and elsewhere--as the event nears, check back for a full itinerary of each day's events.
For more information please visit the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Bird Festival Page. Contact: Vanessa Cook Email: vcook@fairchildgarden.org, phone 305-667-1651 ext. 3377, 10901 Old Cutler Road Coral Gables, FL 33156.
October 11-13, 2019, Eustis, Florida
FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT AND FLOWERS
For three days, this festival will provide visitors and local residents access to professionals and experts that specialize in native plants, outdoor recreation, wildflowers, bird and butterfly watching, and much more.
During the weekend of October 11-13, 2019, while focusing on the need to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, the Oklawaha Valley Audubon Society will be energizing and engaging all generations, by bringing more awareness ofÊReal FloridaÊthrough the Festival of Flight and Flowers.
Fall provides perfect weather for hiking, bird watching and enjoying nature. The Festival of Flight and Flowers has put together a wonderful choice of immersive guided field trips and hikes that are a well-paced mix of walks for all levels of fitness, including children, beginners and advanced nature lovers.
October 11, 2019, several guided immersive field trips and hikes to choose from, being led by biologists and nature experts.
October 12, 2019, a free family friendly festival in downtown Eustis from 10am-3pm...featuring nature speakers and programs, along with artists, photographers and crafters displaying and offering their works for sale. Plus food and entertainment. There are also more field trips and hikes.
October 13, 2019, more immersive field trips and hikes to choose from.
The festival on Saturday is a free family event, while the field trips and hikes each have a nominal fee. We look forward to your participation. or more information, please contact us at festivalofflightandflowers@gmail.com, 352-432-8866, or visit our website https://festivalofflightandflowers.org/.
October 2-30, 2021
INDIAN RIVER BIRD & NATURE ART SHOW
The Pelican Island Conservation Society is sponsoring the seventh annual Indian River Bird & Nature Art Show in conjunction with National Wildlife Refuge Week, October 10-16, 2021. New this year, our event will take place for nearly the entire month of October, hosted at the Environmental Learning Center in Wabasso! Be sure to get out and visit the Pelican Island NWR, or your favorite refuge during NWR Week, or anytime!
Environmental Learning Center, 255 Live Oak Dr., Wabasso
info@firstrefuge.org • For more information see art show website. To enter the Art Show email debbieainvero@gmail.com.
Schedule & additional information is available on the IR Bird & Nature Art Show Facebook page.
October 17-20, 2019, Tampa Bay Area
FLORIDA BIRDING AND NATURE FESTIVAL
For birders, butterfly enthusiasts, and nature lovers, the Florida Birding and Nature Festival, scheduled for October 13-16, will offer a variety of talks, field trips, and nature-product booths topped off by key note speakers David Johnson, Director of the Global Owl Project speaking about Owls of the World and Carlton Ward, Jr., renowned nature photographer talking about the Florida Wildlife Corridor Project.
The Festival is hosted by Hillsborough Community College, South Shore in Ruskin, a gold-ranked LEED Certified campus, the seven local Audubon chapters, the Suncoast Native Plant Society, and Hillsborough County. Field trip leaders include Florida's top birders and naturalists who will take participants to the best local sites for discovering a wide and varied spectrum of wildlife, habitats, and plant life.
Contact: Melanie Higgins, melanie@questecology.com, 813.625-1271, Website: http://floridabirdingandnaturefestival.org/
October 19-20, 2019., Sanibel Island
"DING" DARLING DAYS
Mark your calendars for this year's "Ding" Darling Days birding and eco-festival at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island, Florida, the weekend of Oct. 19-20, 2019.
Conservation Art Day kicks of the festivities on Saturday, Oct. 19, with visits from Federal Duck Stamp and Junior Duck Stamp winners plus nature art workshops. Birding, boating, tram, and kayaking activities also fill the weekend.
Family Fun Day tops off the weekend with free activities on Sunday, Oct. 20. It features all-free refuge tours, live wildlife presentations, archery clinics, hot dogs, a touch tank and butterfly house, and kids' nature crafts.
The 31st annual "Ding" Darling Days celebrates the birthday of the refuge's namesake, father of the Federal Duck Stamp program and Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, Jay N. "Ding" Darling. It will be part of the pre-celebration for the refuge's 75th anniversary in 2020
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS), and Tarpon Bay Explorers, the refuge's recreation concession, cosponsor "Ding" Darling Days with generous support from the local community and businesses.
Visit www.dingdarlingdays.com for updates on events, information on sponsoring "Ding" Days, or to sign up for e-mail update bulletins.. Contact Dot Voorhees at 239-472-1100 ext. 239 or dot@dingdarlingsociety.org to become a sponsor..
October 20, 2018, Umatilla
FLORIDA BLACK BEAR and Wildlife Conservation FESTIVAL
9:am - 4:pm -- Cadwell Park located at 4 Cassady St. in Umatilla.
The 19th annual Florida Wildlife Festival, promoting safe coexistence with the Florida black bear and all native wildlife species is scheduled for Saturday, October 20, 2018 in beautiful Cadwell Park! The Partners of the festival include the City of Umatilla, Umatilla Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Forest Service, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Defenders of Wildlife, Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway and Lake County.
The Partners intend to increase awareness and promote safe coexistence of humans and wildlife by fostering community appreciation of the Florida black bear and other native Florida species, as well as, Florida's unique ecosystems that serve as wildlife habitat. The FREE family oriented festival includes educational presentations, free field trips, arts and crafts, children's activities and much more! For more information, please call 352.669.3511, Festival Website • Facebook
November
November 3, 2018 - Titusville
Forest Festival
10:00am to 3:00pm -- Enchanted Forest Nature Sanctuary.
The activities will include Florida wildlife presentations, live music, guided hikes, environmental exhibitors, native plants for sale by the Florida Native Plant Society and more. There will also be children's activities, and face painting. Food will be available for purchase. This is a free event for all ages.
www.nbbd.com/godo/ef/events/
November 2, 2019, Naples
Florida Panther Festival
Make plans to join us for this family-friendly event to celebrate our local wildlife including the endangered Florida panther. Along with all regular zoo activities, you'll enjoy outdoor exhibits by area conservation partners, fun activities for kids, guided nature walks on the Gordon River Greenway, and practical talks about living with wildlife presented by experts.
Free Admission for Collier Residents: November 5 is a Naples Zoo Free Saturday for Collier County residents. Just bring a driver's license with a Collier County address or other proof of residency. http://www.floridapantherfestival.com • CLICK HERE FOR THE FACEBOOK PAGE.
November 2 & 3, 2019 - Jacksonville Beach
Right Whale Festival
10:00am to 4:00pm --Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
The Right Whale Festival celebrates the annual return of endangered North Atlantic right whales to the warm coastal water off northeast Florida and Georgia, where they give birth to and nurse their young. With as few as 465 remaining, this family-fun event raises awareness of the threats to right whales and how we can help in their recovery. The festival highlights local efforts to protect these whales from extinction, as well as ocean-themed activities and exhibits that emphasize education and environmentally responsible adventures and products.The Right Whale Festival attracts 8,000+ visitors each year! Join us on Facebook and thank you for helping us spread the word.
www.rightwhalefestival.com
November 18, 2017, Charlotte Harbor
Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival
10:00am - 3:00pm — Charlotte County Sports Complex, 2300 El Jobean Rd. (SR 776), Port Charlotte, FL.
The Charlotte Harbor Nature Festival at Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens is a regional family-friendly celebration where people can learn about topics affecting the natural environment of southwest Florida. This is accomplished through a wide variety of activities for both adults and children, which include guided walks in Tippecanoe Environmental Park, hands-on activities, exhibits and vendors, music, a Children's Discovery Zone and more. A committee of volunteers, who represent a diverse group of organizations, is dedicated to making this Festival exciting and informative. Admission and parking are both free.
Contact is Maran Hilgendorf with the Charlotte Harbor National Estuary Program, tel: 941/575-3374 and email: maran@chnep.org. The Web site is: website.
December
December 3-7, 2020, Mount Dora
NORTH SHORE BIRDING FESTIVAL
The North Shore Birding Festival on Lake Apopka in Central Florida highlights the St. Johns River Water Management District’s 20,00-acre Lake Apopka North Shore, Florida’s top eBird hotspot. This year's event features four days filled with 42 field trips organized with COVID-19 precautions in mind. Attractions include a free keynote talk, sunrise photography and birding trips, walks focusing on owls and whip-poor-wills, and a whole lot more.
It's all happening live and in person December 3 through 7, 2020! Register, see a full schedule, and sign up for updates at https://www.orangeaudubonfl.org/festival/. Each trip has a charge of $10 to $70, with no additional festival registration fee. Proceeds support Orange Audubon Society’s nature and environmental center fund or related educational programs.
LIKE our Facebook page. For more information call Deborah Green at 407-637-2525, festival@orangeaudubonfl.org.
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