Orange Audubon Society
Field Trips and Identification Classes
for 2008/2009
Field trips provide an opportunity to learn about and enjoy Florida's fauna and flora in
natural conditions.
Consult the most recent
OASis (monthly newsletter) for specific trip details like meeting places for
car-pooling or last minute changes. Or contact Randy Snyder or Mary Keim at 407-851-5416,
prior to each trip for details.
FIELD TRIPS - click the date to jump to the details
Sept 20...Lake Lotus Park, Altamonte Springs
Oct 18...Lake Jesup Conservation Area, Sanford
Nov 22...Econ River Wilderness Area, Oviedo
Dec...NO FIELD TRIP. Please take part in a Christmas Bird Count near you.
Jan 17...Merritt Island NWR, Titusville
Mar 14...SPECIAL: Gatorland Return-to-the-Roost at sunset -
$10 entrance fee/person (see details)
Feb 21...Orlando Wetlands Park, Christmas
Mar 21...Seminole State Forest, Sanford
Apr 18...Mead Garden, Winter Park
Apr 25...SPECIAL: Ft. DeSoto weekend Field Trip - details in 2009
May 16...Orlando Nature Preserve, Oakland
LIMITED EDITION FIELD TRIPS
Limited Edition Field Trips are restricted to 10 people per trip
and have a COST per person per trip: $10 for members and $15 for non-members.
Reservations are required and will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis the week prior to the
trip.
For details consult the latest OASis (monthly
newsletter), or contact trip leader Bob Sanders at (407) 766-5490 or
by email.
Sept 13...Orlando Wetlands Park, Christmas
Dec 13...Smyrna Dunes Park, New Smyrna Beach
Jan 24...Lake Apopka Restoration Area, Apopka - Annual LARA Field
Trip - Note: No Charge for this trip ONLY
Mar 14...Shiloh Marsh, Merritt Island
Apr 11...Canoe Creek Road area, Osceloa County
May 23...Lake Apopka Restoration Area, Apopka
IDENTIFICATION CLASSES BEING OFFERED 2008-2009
| BEGINNER'S Bird Identification Classes |
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Instructor: Leesa Sward (407) 677-5374
Location: To Be Announced
Times: 8:30am-12:30pm
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Cost per session (Fall OR Spring):
Audubon members: $25.00
Non-Audubon members: $40.00
Class size limit: 20 people
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| FALL | SPRING |
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| Nov 1 | Classroom & Field ID |
TBA | Classroom & Field ID |
| Nov 8 | Classroom & Field ID |
TBA | Classroom & Field ID |
| Nov 15 | Field Trip |
TBA | Field Trip |
| BUTTERFLY IDENTIFICATION classes |
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| Instructors: | Randy Snyder & Mary Keim (407)851-5416 |
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| Reservations: | Teresa Williams (407)644-0796 |
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| Cost: | TBD |
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| Location: | Orlando Wetlands Park
and nearby
Seminole Ranch Conservation Area,
Christmas |
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| Times: | 2:30pm - 5:00pm |
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| Class Day | Date | Start Time | End Time |
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| Saturday | April 4, 2009 | 2:30pm | 5:00pm |
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| Saturday | April 11, 2009 | 2:30pm | 5:00pm |
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| Saturday | April 18, 2009 | 2:30pm | 5:00pm |
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| BIRDS OF PREY IDENTIFICATION classes |
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Instructor: Bob Sanders (407) 766-5490 or
email.
Cost: FREE (Contributions to Orange Audubon Society appreciated)
Location: Lake Apopka Restoration Area (LARA), Apopka
Times: 8:00am - 1:00pm |
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| Class Day | Date | Start Time | End Time | Location |
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| Saturday | Oct 11, 2008 | 8:00am | 1:00pm | LARA |
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| Saturday | Nov 15, 2008 | 8:00am | 1:00pm | LARA |
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| Saturday | Jan 10, 2009 | 8:00am | 1:00pm | LARA |
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| Saturday | Feb 14, 2009 | 8:00am | 1:00pm | LARA |
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Field Trip details for 2008/2009
Date: September 13, 2008
Trip Details:
Limited to 10 people
Cost is $10.00 per person for members, $15 for non-members
Reservations required; taken on a first-come, first-served basis the week prior to the
trip.
For details consult the latest OASis
(monthly newsletter) OR - contact trip leader Bob Sanders at: (407) 766-5490 or
by email.
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Date: September 20, 2008
Trip Details:
- Meet at 8:40am at the tram stop in the Lake Lotus Park off-site parking lot on
Magnolia Homes Rd, just south of Maitland Blvd (parking lot and park do not open until 8:30am).
- Bring your lunch to CARRY with you, plus drink, insect repellent and birding gear.
- We will hike for about 2 miles, sometimes on slippery boardwalks so please be warned.
- For trip information call 407-851-5416.
- For more information on the property, please visit the city's website for
Lake Lotus Park.
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Birds of Prey ID Course - Lake Apopka Restoration Area (LARA)
Birds of Prey ID #1 at the Lake Apopka Restoration Area (LARA) [Driving]
Date: October 11, 2008
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Date: October 18, 2008
Trip Details:
The Bill Fredrick Park at Turkey Lake is a 300 acre city park is located at 3401 S. Hiawassee Rd.
in SW Orlando. Turkey Lake is part of the Shingle Creek Sub-basin of the Kissimmee River Basin.
There is a $2.00 per person entry fee to the park.
We will hike about 3 miles, though developed for recreation such as swimming and disc golf, the park has some
interesting undeveloped sand pine scrub.
Meet at 8:15am in the parking lot of the Carter Center inside Bill Frederick Park. (The park does not open until 8 am).
Please bring your lunch for after the hike, plus drink, insect repellent and birding gear. And your $2
prak fee/person
For information on the property, please visit the
website.
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Birds of Prey ID Course - Lake Apopka Restoration Area (LARA)
Birds of Prey ID #2 at the Lake Apopka Restoration Area (LARA) [Driving]
Date: November 15, 2008
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Date: November 22, 2008
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Date: December 13, 2008
Trip Details:
Limited to 10 people
Cost is $10.00 per person for members, $15 for non-members
Reservations required; taken on a first-come, first-served basis the week prior to the
trip.
For details consult the latest OASis
(monthly newsletter) OR - contact trip leader Bob Sanders at: (407) 766-5490 or
by email.
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Please participate in a Christmas Bird Count near you during the 108th annual
Christmas Bird Count season.
Dates and contacts will be listed in the December OASis.
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Birds of Prey ID Course - Lake Apopka Restoration Area (LARA)
Birds of Prey ID #3 at the Lake Apopka Restoration Area (LARA) [Driving]
Date: January 10, 2009
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Annual guided driving tour [Driving/Walking]
- come see who's enjoying the Florida winter: ducks, mergansers, eagles, shore birds, etc.!
Date: January 17, 2009
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Date: January 24, 2009
Trip Details:
Annual LARA Field Trip, so no size limit and NO COST this trip
For details consult the latest OASis
(monthly newsletter) OR - contact trip leader Bob Sanders at: (407) 766-5490 or
by email.
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Birds of Prey ID Course - Lake Apopka Restoration Area (LARA)
Birds of Prey ID #4 at the Lake Apopka Restoration Area (LARA) [Driving]
Date: February 14, 2009
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Date: February 21, 2009
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Date: March 14, 2009
Trip Details:
Limited to 10 people
Cost is $10.00 per person for members, $15 for non-members
Reservations required; taken on a first-come, first-served basis the week prior to the
trip.
For details consult the latest OASis
(monthly newsletter) OR - contact trip leader Bob Sanders at: (407) 766-5490 or
by email.
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Date: March 14, 2009
Trip Details:
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Entrance Cost is $10.00 per person - OAS members only (you may join on the spot for $20, plus
the entrance fee)
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Date: March 21, 2009
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Date: Apr 11, 2009
Trip Details:
Limited to 10 people
Cost is $10.00 per person for members, $15 for non-members
Reservations required; taken on a first-come, first-served basis the week prior to the
trip.
For details consult the latest OASis
(monthly newsletter) OR - contact trip leader Bob Sanders at: (407) 766-5490 or
by email.
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Date: April 18, 2009
Trip Details:
Specifics coming later
For information on the property, please visit the
Mead Garden website.
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Date: April 25, 2009
Trip Details:
Overnight on Friday night, April 24th, in Ft. DeSoto
Saturday field trip in Ft. DeSoto, Saturday, April 25th.
Reservations required; details usually available at February OAS meeting
For details call Ted and Gaye Smith at (407)249-3969
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Date: May 16, 2009
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Date: May 23, 2009
Trip Details:
Limited to 10 people
Cost is $10.00 per person for members, $15 for non-members
Reservations required; taken on a first-come, first-served basis the week prior to the
trip.
For details consult the latest OASis
(monthly newsletter) OR - contact trip leader Bob Sanders at: (407) 766-5490 or
by email.
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in June, July or August - enjoy the summer!
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Page updated: October 6, 2008