Education | Conservation | Advocacy

Field Trip to Tom Bennett Park

Tom Bennett Park 280 Kay Rd, Bradenton, FL, United States

Join Tony and Patty Ford on a guided bird walk through Tom Bennett Park.  Tom Bennett Park, located near I-75, combines classic park recreational opportunities with conservation areas perfect for nature walks and wildlife viewing. Manatee County purchased the majority of the 200 acre park in April 2003, with assistance from the Florida Communities Trust […]

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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 Crowley Nature Center

Crowley Nature Center 16405 Myakka Rd, Sarasota, FL, United States

Join Sharon Wilcox on a guided bird walk through Crowley Nature Center. $3 donation per person. Meet at the bridge (just beyond the Crowley Center entrance) The nature trail winds through the Crowley property from high and dry pine flatwoods, through the shady oak hammock, over the Maple Branch swamp, and out to the edge […]

Field Trip Celery Fields Sarasota

Celery Fields 999 Cente4r Road, Sarasota, FL, United States

Join Kathy Doddridge on a guided bird walk through Celery Fields.   Guided Bird walks to identify species and discuss the importance of bird conservation and protection. The location of the site, the large number of diverse bird species, and its public ownership by Sarasota County make the Celery Fields an ideal location for wildlife watching […]

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Field Trip to Palma Sola Botanical Park

Palma Sola Botanical Park 9800 17th Ave NW, Bradenton, FL, United States

Join Bill Pelletier and Kitty O'Neil on a guided bird walk at Palma Sola Botanical Park. This 10-acre parcel of land has a protected warm micro-climate, and is notably frost-free. Because of these unusual environmental conditions, the Park is able to showcase collections of rare palms, fruits, flowering trees, and other subtropical plants. The park […]

Field Trip to Conservatory Park

Conservatory Park 8027 Conservatory Dr, Sarasota, FL, United States

Join Kathy Doddridge on a guided bird walk through Conservatory Park.  Conservatory Park is a 55 acre site with a focus on outdoor and nature-based recreation. Manatee County purchased the property in August 2004, with assistance from the Florida Communities Trust under the Florida Forever program. Everyone is welcome to attend walks.  When going bird […]

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TRIP CANCELLED – Field Trip to Perico Bay Club

Perico Bay Club 1268 Spoonbill Landing Cir, Bradenton, FL, United States

TRIP CANCELLED Join Lourdes Page on a guided bird walk through Perico Bay Club.  **There is a 15 person limit on this walk because it is in a small community. Please reserve your spot with Lourdes. Everyone is welcome to attend walks.  When going bird watching it is important to be well-prepared and comfortable. Here […]

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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 […]

Free

Field Trip to Felts Audubon Preserve

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

Join Bill Pelletier and Kitty O'Neil on a guided bird walk through Felts Audubon Preserve. 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 […]

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