Education | Conservation | Advocacy

Field Trip to Leffis Key Preserve

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

Join John Groskopf 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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Field Trip to Perico Preserve

Perico Preserve 11700 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL, United States

Join Debbie and Rob Carr on a guided bird walk through Perico Preserve.  Perico Preserve is first preserve of its kind to be fully conceptualized as a bird sanctuary. Everyone is welcome to attend walks.  When going bird watching it is important to be well-prepared and comfortable. Here is a checklist of what to bring […]

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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. […]

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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Field Trip to Perico Preserve

Perico Preserve 11700 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL, United States

Join Debbie and Rob Carr on a guided bird walk through Perico Preserve.  Perico Preserve is first preserve of its kind to be fully conceptualized as a bird sanctuary. Everyone is welcome to attend walks.  When going bird watching it is important to be well-prepared and comfortable. Here is a checklist of what to bring […]

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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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Field Trip to Bahia Beach Nature Preserve

Bahia Beach Nature Preserve 2513 W Shell Rd, Ruskin, FL, United States

Join Lilian Saul on a guided bird walk through Bahia Beach Nature Preserve.  The restoration area consists of new wetlands created for the purposes of enhancing wildlife and marine habitat and improving water quality discharging into the bay. Wading birds, ducks, bald eagles and shorebirds offer great viewing opportunities for birdwatchers. Everyone is welcome to […]

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Field Trip to Perico Preserve

Perico Preserve 11700 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, FL, United States

Join Debbie and Rob Carr on a guided bird walk through Perico Preserve.  Perico Preserve is first preserve of its kind to be fully conceptualized as a bird sanctuary. Everyone is welcome to attend walks.  When going bird watching it is important to be well-prepared and comfortable. Here is a checklist of what to bring […]

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Field Trip to James Patton Park

James Patton Park 5725 White Eagle Blvd, Bradenton, FL, United States

Join Emile Schoffelen on a guided bird walk through James Patton Park.  Everyone is welcome to attend walks.  When going bird watching it is important to be well-prepared and comfortable. Here is a checklist of what to bring and wear:  Wear comfortable shoes since there will be walking Hat to shield you from the sun […]

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Field Trip to Terra Ceia Preserve State Park – Hightower Trail

Terra Ceia Preserve State Park 499 Hightower Road, FL, United States

Join Billie & Jerry Knight on a guided bird walk through Terra Ceia Preserve State Park - Hightower Trail.  Native and migrating birds take shelter in the lush forests along the trails. You may see little blue herons, white ibis, or even a bald eagle soaring above you. Keep a watchful eye for roseate spoonbills […]

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