BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//GFBWT - ECPv6.2.9//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:GFBWT X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for GFBWT REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20160313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20161106T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170711T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170711T110000 DTSTAMP:20240321T230710 CREATED:20170705T124622Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170705T124622Z UID:4809-1499767200-1499770800@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Presentation on the Cedar Keys NWR at Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Tuesday July 11\, at 10am for a presentation by Vic Doig. Vic will be talking about wading bird rookeries and area birds. Hope to see you at the WGP. URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/presentation-on-the-cedar-keys-nwr-at-withlacoochee-gulf-preserve/ LOCATION:Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve\, 1001 Old Rock Road\, Yankeetown\, FL\, 34498\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Withlacoochee Gulf Preserve":MAILTO:yankeetownth@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170518T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170518T210000 DTSTAMP:20240321T230710 CREATED:20170502T191452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170502T191452Z UID:4727-1495132200-1495141200@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Apalachee Audubon Annual Awards Banquet DESCRIPTION:Annual Awards Banquet\nwith Guest Speaker Chuck Hess \n“What Woodpeckers Tell Us About Woodlands” \nThursday\, May 18\nLafayette Presbyterian Church\n4220 Mahan Drive\, Tallahassee\n• Dinner begins at 6:30 PM. Dinner will be gyros with Greek sides. Vegan options are available.\n• Tickets are $10 and may be purchased in advance at Native Nurseries or Wild Birds Unlimited.\n• Tickets may also purchased at the dinner. Please call Tim Smith to make a reservation at (850) 933-5979 by Wednesday\, May 17.\n• Non-members are welcome. Please bring your friends and family!\n• Visit our website for more information. URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/apalachee-audubon-annual-awards-banquet/ LOCATION:Lafayette Presbyterian Church\, 4220 Mahan Dr.\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32308\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentation ORGANIZER;CN="Apalachee Audubon Society":MAILTO:apalacheeaudubon@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170429T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170429T113000 DTSTAMP:20240321T230710 CREATED:20161213T150219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170117T192443Z UID:4250-1493454600-1493465400@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Wings Over Florida - Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area DESCRIPTION:2017 is the 75th Anniversary of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Management Area system. As part of this year long celebration\, Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail staff Andy Wraithmell and Whitney Gray will be leading a morning bird tour at the Prairie Lakes Unit within the Three Lakes WMA in Osceola County. We will look for Red-cockaded Woodpeckers\, Bachman’s Sparrows\, Limpkin\, Snail Kite\, Bald Eagle\, Crested Caracara and more. \nSpaces are limited for this field trip so register early to avoid missing out. \nREGISTER FOR THIS FREE FIELD TRIP URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/wings-over-florida-three-lakes-wildlife-management-area/ LOCATION:Three Lakes Wildlife Management Area: Prairie Lakes Unit\, FL\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Wraithmell":MAILTO:andy.wraithmell@myfwc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170501 DTSTAMP:20240321T230710 CREATED:20170328T181547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170328T181547Z UID:4540-1493164800-1493596799@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Florida's Birding & Photo Fest DESCRIPTION:Welcome to one of the most celebrated and beautiful festivals in the nation.The 2017 Birding & Photo Fest will feature the return of festival favorites\, world-class photographers along with new professionals and instructors who will offer technical training opportunities and more birding in-field programs than ever before. \nAs always\, festival participants will benefit from insights and instruction from a collection of upper echelon international nature and wildlife photographers — a group that continues to solidify Florida’s Birding & Photo Fest as one of the premier events in North America. And of course the community of St. Augustine\, Ponte Vedra and all of Florida’s Historic Coast is welcoming bird lovers and photography aficionados with the friendly hospitality you’ve come to expect. URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/floridas-birding-photo-fest/ LOCATION:FL END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170422T150000 DTSTAMP:20240321T230710 CREATED:20170330T143428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170404T185547Z UID:4554-1492844400-1492873200@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Birding the Bay Festival DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day-long birding event on the Forgotten Coast for birders of all levels\, from advanced to beginners. Professionally-led tours will focus on shorebirds\, migratory birds\, and/or woodland species. See colorful song birds like Indigo Buntings and Summer Tanagers on St. George Island on their migratory stop over\, view shorebirds in the shallow waters around St. George Island State Park\, visit the pine woodlands where the Red Cockaded Woodpecker thrives\, or learn the basics of birding with Audubon at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve (ANERR). \nAfter a morning in the field\, participants will return to the ANERR Nature Center for lunch and a lecture by Budd Titlow\, award-winning nature photographer and author\, professional Wildlife biologist and wetlands scientist (Emeritus). The afternoon will also feature educational booths including the University of Massachusetts with a migratory mist net and bird banding demonstration\, birds of prey information\, Florida Audubon and representatives with the Florida Wild Mammal Association. \nVisitors not registered for the tours are welcome to go birding along the ANERR boardwalks and beach\, or attend the afternoon lecture. There will also be bird videos playing at the Nature Center throughout the day. The Jackson Childs “Gulf Crossing: Story of Spring” documentary will be shown at 10:00am in the Multipurpose Room. The educational booths will be staffed from 10am-2pm and include children’s activities and birding info. A silent auction open to all rounds out the afternoon. \nTours are for intermediate to experienced birders and are most appropriate for those 8 years and up. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For beginner birding\, sign up for the Birding 101 class. Tours are not strenuous. Seats are limited and available first come\, first serve; participants must register and pay in advance.\n$45.00 ticket includes: Guided tour\, roundtrip transportation to and from ANERR to the birding tour sites\, lunch\, a Sibley’s birding book\, commemorative t-shirt and a reusable tote bag filled goodies.\nParticipants choose from one of three options:\n-Tour 1: St. George Island migratory songbirds\, shorebirds\, woodland birds\n-Tour 2: Red Cockaded Woodpecker tour\n-Tour 3: Birding 101 Guided tour for beginner birders. Learn birding basics\, and see shorebirds and woodland species at ANERR. \nWant to go birding on your own? Limited packages without tours are available. Package includes lunch\, the lecture\, a t-shirt\, Sibley birding book and tote bag for $35.00. \nAttendance for the movie\, information booths\, and silent auction activities are free and open to the public. ANERR’s nature center is free and open to the public Tuesday-Saturday 9am-4pm. \nTo register\, visit birdingthebay.eventbrite.com. For more information\, call 850-670-7700. Full refund available until April 3rd. Tours will happen rain or shine. If there is lightning\, we will delay the tours until danger has past\, then continue. URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/birding-the-bay-festival/ LOCATION:Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve\, 108 Island Dr.\, Eastpoint\, FL\, 32328\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Festival,Presentation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170225T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170225T110000 DTSTAMP:20240321T230710 CREATED:20170125T141336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170125T141336Z UID:4431-1488016800-1488020400@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Tallahassee Nurseries Bird Talk DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered how to get more birds to visit your backyard? Ever wondered what all those little birds are called? Whitney Gray\, Coordinator of the Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail\, will give a presentation on north Florida backyard birds – attracting them and identifying them. URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/tallahassee-nurseries-bird-talk/ LOCATION:Tallahassee Nurseries\, 2911 Thomasville Rd.\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32308\, United States CATEGORIES:Presentation END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170218T110000 DTSTAMP:20240321T230710 CREATED:20170202T134004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170202T152820Z UID:4462-1487403000-1487415600@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Tropical Audubon hosts Bird Walk at Greynold's Park DESCRIPTION:From our friends at Tropical Audubon: Jim King will lead birders through Greynold’s Park (a GFBWT site) on Miami Beach. Meet at the park boathouse. Parking is available near the playground and the elevated mound opposite the boathouse. Return is at approximately 11 a.m. No fee for the event\, but there is a fee for parking. Pay at the self-serve meter. URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/tropical-audubon-hosts-bird-walk-at-greynolds-park/ LOCATION:Greynold’s Park\, 17530 W. Dixie Hwy\, North Miami Beach\, FL\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Tropical Audubon":MAILTO:jamesmjrking@bellsouth.net END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170212T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170212T113000 DTSTAMP:20240321T230710 CREATED:20161213T141135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170118T140706Z UID:4247-1486890000-1486899000@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Wings Over Florida - Florida Keys Wildlife Environmental Area DESCRIPTION:2017 is the 75th Anniversary of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Wildlife Management Area system. As part of this year long celebration\, Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail staff Andy Wraithmell and Whitney Gray will be leading a morning bird tour at the Florida Keys Wildlife Environmental Area. We will look for winter wood-warbler flocks\, Reddish Egrets\, Magnificent Frigatebirds and more. Both Mangrove Cuckoo and White-crowned Pigeon have been recorded at this site during the winter months so we will keep an eye out for them as well. Participants will have the opportunity to earn their Wings Over Florida birding certificate. Wings Over Florida is a free bird and butterfly listing recognition program that rewards people for their Florida life list and big year list achievements. Certificates are awarded to participants when they reach one or multiple listing milestones. We offer 6 birding life list certificates\, 1 big year birding certificate and 6 butterfly life list certificates. For more information about this program visit our website\nSpace is limited on this field trip so register early to avoid missing out. URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/wings-over-florida-florida-keys-wildlife-environmental-area/ LOCATION:Florida Keys WEA\, Sugarloaf Blvd\, Summerland Key\, FL\, 33042\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Wraithmell":MAILTO:andy.wraithmell@myfwc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170211T143000 DTSTAMP:20240321T230710 CREATED:20161213T135441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170118T140628Z UID:4244-1486807200-1486823400@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Key West Botanical Gardens: Wings Over Florida & Speaker Series DESCRIPTION:Join Andy Wraithmell and Whitney Gray of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for a morning bird and butterfly tour at the Key West Botanical Gardens (10am to 12noon) followed by an afternoon presentation (1:30pm to 2:30pm) about the Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail. URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/key-west-botanical-gardens-wings-over-florida-speaker-series/ LOCATION:Key West Botanical Garden\, 5210 College Road\, Key West\, FL\, 33040\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Wraithmell":MAILTO:andy.wraithmell@myfwc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170210 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170213 DTSTAMP:20240321T230710 CREATED:20161206T135938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161206T140125Z UID:4224-1486684800-1486943999@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Birds of a Feather Fest DESCRIPTION:With more than 125 miles of hiking\, biking and walking trails\, miles of coastline\, varied habitats and more than 200 identified species\, Flagler County is a birder’s paradise. Few places offer as many wonderful opportunities to enjoy nature while being so connected\, accessible and clean. With a focus on families\, beginners and experts alike\, this festival will offer something for everyone. Every February\, Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches is transformed into bird central as birders from all over gather for the three-day Birds of a Feather Fest. With guided field trips\, expert-led birding workshops and family activities\, the festival is perfect for experts and beginners alike. URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/birds-of-a-feather-fest/ LOCATION:Palm Coast City Hall\, 160 Lake Avenue\, Palm Coast\, FL\, 32164\, United States CATEGORIES:Statewide END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170121T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170121T093000 DTSTAMP:20240321T230710 CREATED:20161207T184224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161207T184224Z UID:4231-1484980200-1484991000@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Red-cockaded Woodpeckers @ Babcock Webb WMA DESCRIPTION:Join Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission staff\, Andy Wraithmell (Information Specialist)\, Kellie Phillips (Red-cockaded Woodpecker biologist)\, Whitney Gray (Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail Coordinator) and Peter Kleinhenz (Interpretive Planner/Writer) for a morning field trip at the famous Fred C. Babcock Cecil M. Webb Wildlife Management Area. Participants will have opportunity to see and learn about the Federally Endangered Red-cockaded Woodpecker\, as well as other pine flatwoods species such as Eastern Towhee\, Northern Bobwhite and Bachman’s Sparrow. The field trip will also visit two wetland areas to search for wading birds such as American Bittern and Tricolored Heron. Other species the field trip may encounter include Limpkin and Bald Eagle. \nThe field trip is limited to 20 participants so register early (FREE) to avoid missing out. Transport for the duration of the field trip is provided. URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/red-cockaded-woodpeckers-babcock-webb-wma/ LOCATION:Fred C. Babcock/Cecil M. Webb WMA\, 29200 Tucker Grade\, Punta Gorda\, FL\, 33955\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Wraithmell":MAILTO:andy.wraithmell@myfwc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170120 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170123 DTSTAMP:20240321T230710 CREATED:20161026T195231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161026T195231Z UID:2879-1484870400-1485129599@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Lake Apopka Wildlife Festival & Birdapalooza Birding Festival DESCRIPTION:The Lake Apopka Wildlife Festival & Birdapalooza Birding Festival 2017\, is perfect for birders visiting Florida or locals wanting to learn more from well-known\, knowledgeable birding guides. Add to your life list at an amazing birding area\, the 20\,000-acre Lake Apopka North Shore. Two full-day trips and 9 half-day trips led by well-known local birding guides are offered\, along with two dinners and keynotes. On Saturday participate in the 5th annual Free family-oriented Birdapalooza festival with photo walks\, bird banding and guided bus tours. For details\, see http://orangeaudubonfl.org/birdapalooza or https://www.facebook.com/Birdapalooza/notifications/. URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/lake-apopka-wildlife-festival-birdapalooza-birding-festival/ LOCATION:Magnolia Park\, 2929 S Binion Rd\, Apopka\, FL\, 32703\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170113 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170116 DTSTAMP:20240321T230710 CREATED:20170104T131915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170104T131915Z UID:4360-1484265600-1484524799@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:13th annual Southwest Florida Nature Festival DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for field trips and lectures during the 13th Annual Southwest Florida Nature Festival! Explore the local environment through almost 40 guided field trips to 20 wildlife hot spots around Southwest Florida and lectures at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center.\nField trips\, including birding walks\, buggy rides and boat tours\, are offered in conjunction with partners such as Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary\, Big Cypress National Preserve and Conservancy of Southwest Florida. Field trip prices range from $15 – $135\, and registration is required.\nField trip registration is open! URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/13th-annual-southwest-florida-nature-festival/ LOCATION:Rookery Bay\, 300 Tower Road\, Naples\, FL\, 34113\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170106 DTSTAMP:20240321T230710 CREATED:20161201T135013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T135211Z UID:4207-1481673600-1483660799@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Audubon's 117th Christmas Bird Count DESCRIPTION:  \nSince the Christmas Bird county began over 100 years ago\, it has relied on volunteers to gather critical data about the patterns of bird behavior. Join an effort near you to participate. \nThere is a specific methodology for the Count\, so it’s important that you contact a coordinator near you\, but anyone can help. This is a fun and rewarding activity for bird-lovers of any stripe. Many counts are held throughout Florida\, just find the one near you at the link below! URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/audubons-117th-christmas-bird-count/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Citizen Science,Statewide END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161105T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161105T113000 DTSTAMP:20240321T230710 CREATED:20160922T201231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T154524Z UID:2079-1478334600-1478345400@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Wings Over Florida field trip - Blackwater Fisheries Center DESCRIPTION:Join Great Florida Birding & Wildlife Trail coordinator Whitney Gray and Wings Over Florida coordinator Andy Wraithmell for a hike around this wonderful birding trail site. We will walk the dikes between the aquaculture ponds\, looking for wintering wildfowl such as Ring-necked Duck and Blue-winged Teal. Wilson’s Snipe feed along the muddy edges. Bachman’s Sparrows and Brown-headed Nuthatches are fairly common and Henslow’s Sparrow has been recorded in the winter. Participants will have the opportunity to earn their first Wings Over Florida certificate. \nThe walk is limited to 25 people. This event is FREE and family-friendly. We encourage youth participation.\nThe walk is suitable for all experience levels but is aimed at beginner and intermediate level bird watchers. \nREGISTER HERE URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/wings-over-florida-blackwater-fisheries-center/ LOCATION:Blackwater Fisheries Center\, 8384 Fish Hatchery Road\, Holt\, FL\, 32564\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Wraithmell":MAILTO:andy.wraithmell@myfwc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161021 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161024 DTSTAMP:20240321T230710 CREATED:20160815T152550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160819T181947Z UID:1137-1477008000-1477267199@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Indian River Birding Festival DESCRIPTION:The Pelican Island Preservation Society is hosting the second annual Indian River Birding & Nature Art Show\, in partnership with the Environmental Learning Center. \nActivities include local birding tours and lectures\, Nature Art Show that will include a plein air paint-out at the ELC campus\, and a sunset pontoon boat cruise on the Indian River Lagoon to Pelican Island. Visit the festival Facebook page for more details\, as they become available. \nThe event will take place at the ELC campus located at 255 Live Oak Drive\, Vero Beach\, Florida\, off the route 510 causeway. \nYou can call Debbie Avery coordinator at 772-494-6306 or see www.firstrefuge.org for more information URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/indian-river-birding-festival/ LOCATION:ELC campus\, 255 Live Oak Drive\, Vero Beach\, FL\, 32963\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160929T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20161002T163000 DTSTAMP:20240321T230710 CREATED:20160916T122110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160916T122110Z UID:1912-1475141400-1475425800@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:7th annual Bird Festival @ Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden DESCRIPTION:Whether you are an experienced birder or just want to get in on the action as a beginner\, the 7th Annual Bird Festival at Fairchild is for you. \nLearn to identify birds\, about birding hotspots\, and the rich avifauna found right here in the Garden. Vendors and expert advice will be on hand to help you become an expert birder as well as to help you make your own yard into a bird and wildlife paradise. URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/7th-annual-bird-festival-fairchild-tropical-botanic-garden/ LOCATION:Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden\, 10901 Old Cutler Road\, Coral Gables\, FL\, 33156\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160924T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20160924T110000 DTSTAMP:20240321T230710 CREATED:20160728T124439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160728T124829Z UID:1115-1474704000-1474714800@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:Wings Over Florida Field Trip - Boyd Hill Nature Preserve DESCRIPTION:Join Great Florida Birding Trail Coordinator Whitney Gray and Wings Over Florida Coordinator Andy Wraithmell for a morning bird and butterfly walk. The walk is ideal for beginners and children. Partcipants will be introduced to the Wings Over Florida birds and butterfly programs and will have the opportunity to earn their first certificates. Boyd Hill Nature Park is in the West Section of the Great Florida Birding Trail. 219 species of birds have been recorded there. \nThe walk is limited to 20 people.\nPlease sign up through our Facebook event listing\nThere is an entrance fee to the park\nAdults = $3\nChildren = $1.50 \nFor more information visit \nWings Over Florida\nBoyd Hill Nature Park \nContacts\nwhitney.gray@myfwc.com\nandy.wraithmell@myfwc.com URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/wings-over-florida-field-trip-boyd-hill-nature-preserve/ LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve\, 1101 Country Club Way S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Wraithmell":MAILTO:andy.wraithmell@myfwc.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20160415 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20160419 DTSTAMP:20240321T230710 CREATED:20160202T142307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160226T171544Z UID:861-1460678400-1461023999@floridabirdingtrail.com SUMMARY:2nd annual Chipola Feather Fest DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2nd annual Chipola Feather Fest from April 15 through April 18\, 2016. Based in Jackson County\, Florida\, this event features great looks at Red-cockaded Woodpeckers in the Apalachicola National Forest. Got hummers on the brain? Come hear hummingbird expert Fred Bassett speak about his experiences banding hummingbirds in Florida. Venture out into the woods at night listening for Chuck-will’s-widows and contribute to a national citizen-science database for nightjars. Spring migrants will be on display in the hammocks at St. George Island on the last day of the festival. Click the link below for more information and to register! URL:https://floridabirdingtrail.com/event/chipola-feather-fest/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, Marianna\, FL\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Andy Wraithmell":MAILTO:andy.wraithmell@myfwc.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR