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Felts Audubon Preserve Volunteer Work Day

Felts Audubon Preserve Volunteer Conservation Day

Felts Audubon Preserve 4600 24th Ave E, Palmetto, Florida, United States

Why come and volunteer to help the conservation efforts at Felts Audubon Preserve? Protect Local Wildlife: Your involvement directly supports the preservation of the preserve's diverse wildlife. By volunteering, you play a crucial role in safeguarding their habitats. Preserve Natural Beauty: Felts Audubon Preserve is a natural gem. Volunteering allows you to actively participate in […]

Free

Field Trip to Emerson Point Preserve

Emerson Point Preserve 5801 17th St W, Palmetto, FL, United States

Join Billie & Jerry Knight on a guided bird walk through Emerson Point Preserve.  Emerson Point Preserve is situated on the West end of Snead island on the North shore of the Manatee river with Terra Ceia Bay to the north. It offers a network of hiking and kayak trails to experience a wide variety […]

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****Cancelled****- Field Trip to Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park

Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park 3839 Gulf City Rd, Ruskin, FL, United States

Join Lilian Saul on a guided bird walk through Cockroach Bay Preserve.  Due to habitat restoration efforts, this park has become an ideal place to do some birding. Year-round, varieties of native and migrating birds can be found soaring above and darting between trees. Fall through spring are the most active times of the year. […]

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Felts Audubon Preserve Open House

Felts Audubon Preserve Open House

Felts Audubon Preserve 4600 24th Ave E, Palmetto, Florida, United States

Explore Nature's Beauty at Felts Audubon Preserve Open House! Join us for a day of enchantment and discovery at the Felts Audubon Preserve, hosted by the Manatee Audubon Society. Guided walks: Start at 9am. Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of nature with our knowledgeable guides. Discover the hidden wonders of the preserve while learning […]

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Field Trip to Fort Desoto Park

Fort Desoto Park 3500 Pinellas Baywater S, Saint Petersburg, FL, United States

Join Billie & Jerry  on a guided bird walk through Fort Desoto Park.  An amazing example of the importance of the park’s natural ecosystems is the more than 328 species of birds that ornithologists have documents over a 60-year span. New species are added every year. The beach also provides refuge to the loggerhead sea turtle, […]

$5

Featured Speaker Series – April Speaker: Kathy Doddridge

First United Methodist Church Palmetto 330 11th Ave W, Palmetto, FL, United States

Our birdwatching seminars with featured speakers offer a rich and educational experience that can enhance your birdwatching journey, connect you with like-minded individuals, and provide opportunities to contribute to bird conservation efforts. April Speaker: Kathy Doddridge Advanced Workshop Leader MCAS Topic: 10 Memorable Moments. This will be a countdown of Kathy’s favorite experiences while birding […]

Earth Day Microforest Planting Day at Felts

Come join us at Felts Audubon Preserve to help us plant our microforest. We need your help. All you need to do is put the plants in the ground. Holes will be dug and the plants will be waiting for you. Come and do what you can to plant a forest and watch it grow! […]

Earth Day Microforest Planting Day

Felts Audubon Preserve 4600 24th Ave E, Palmetto, Florida, United States

The Manatee County Audubon Society (MCAS) is looking for volunteers to help plant a microforest April 20th at the Felts Audubon Preserve. The designated area will already be prepared with holes pre-drilled with an auger and the plants placed next to each hole where they will be planted. We need volunteers to help plant a […]

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Field Trip to Leffis Key Preserve

Leffis Key Preserve Gulf Drive South, Bradenton, FL, United States

Join Kathy Doddridge on a guided bird walk through Leffis Key Preserve. A paradise for bird lovers, Leffis Key is home to a myriad of avian species. Equip yourself with a pair of binoculars, and you could witness ospreys soaring over the mangrove forest, warblers providing a beautiful soundtrack, egrets wading through the marshes, or […]

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