The 7 Creeks Fest, hosted by the Timucuan Parks Foundation, invites you to celebrate and explore the scenic waterways, diverse ecosystems, and winding trails of the 7 Creeks Recreation Area. Spread throughout the connected wilderness parks and preserves surrounded by seven creeks, this family-friendly, fun event raises awareness of these preserved public lands and how […]
Sip coffee, enjoy the coast, and connect with birds and conservation at this snazzy two-part morning event in one of Jacksonville’s most important shorebird and seabird nesting areas. Part One (9:00–9:45 AM): Coffee & Conservation Outreach We’ll start the morning with coffee, snacks, and fun raffles while learning about bird stewarding—what it is, why it matters, and how […]
In this second year of the pilot, Lead Bird Steward Cindy Corey and daughter Calder will share highlights from the season, including the number of birds rescued, species encountered, successes, challenges, and lessons learned while protecting wildlife in an urban environment. Although Riverside Park is not an ideal nesting site for waterbirds, birds continue to use the area, […]
Calling all young birders! Join us for an exciting outing at Crosby Sanctuary! Join us for an outing at Crosby Sanctuary on Sunday, March 22nd from 8-10am, where we'll have special access for our group! Owned by Duval Audubon Society, Crosby Sanctuary is a limited-access nature preserve that is home to a full biodiversity of […]
Leader: Andrew Schumann, Duval Audubon Conservation Director for Nassau County Kingsley Plantation is the site of a former estate owned by Zephaniah Kingsley, who spent 25 years there. It is now part of the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve managed by the U.S. National Park Service. Resident birds include Pileated Woodpecker, Brown Pelican, Double-crested Cormorant, […]
Date: March 28th Time: 8:00 AM Location: Spoonbill Pond Trip Leader: William Hoeck Dear Birding Enthusiasts, Join us for an exciting birding field trip to Spoonbill Pond! We will be exploring the area for a variety of species, including plovers, sandpipers, egrets, herons, and hopefully some early migrating birds. What to Bring: Binoculars and field guides Comfortable walking shoes Weather-appropriate clothing Snacks and […]
The gates to Crosby Sanctuary will be open from 8-12 for visitors to enjoy the bird garden and walk the trails, as well as for volunteers to conduct projects and maintenance. Please parallel park on Aquarius Concourse on the same side of the road as the Sanctuary. Crosby Sanctuary (limited access/no fee) is a “hotspot” […]
Join me for an early migration adventure! My name is Jake Blalock and for my school Capstone project, I have decided to host a bird walk! It will take place at Fort Caroline National Memorial on March 29th from 9-11 AM and we will see so many interesting and diverse species. There is absolutely no […]
Join Lights Out Northeast Florida Co-Lead (and chapter VP/Conservation Director) Elizabeth Filippelli and Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol Field Supervisor Kevin Brown for "Lights Out Atlantic Beach" to learn how to protect birds and sea turtles this spring as bird migration and sea turtle nesting season begins.This presentation is hosted by the City of Atlantic Beach, Florida as […]