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EVENTS
Talks & Outings 2026-2027
Upcoming Events
Sat, Nov 07Marsh Trail 10,000 IslandsJoin us for a wonderful outing at Marsh Trail in the Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge. This is a 2.3 mile path that offers scenic views and is good for all skill levels.
Sat, Nov 14Freedom ParkFred W. Coyle Freedom Park is approximately 50 acres and is the "in town" Corkscrew with wetlands, cypress trees and boardwalks.
Tue, Nov 17Naples Botanical GardenJoin Naples Plein Aire artist Paul Arsenault and his wife Eileen for a heartfelt exploration of Southwest Florida’s natural beauty, where Native Americans thrived for thousands of years, ghost orchids bloom in cypress swamps, and the endangered Florida panther still roams.
Sat, Dec 05Eagle Lakes ParkDonna Fiala Eagle Lakes Park has over 220 species of birds that have been recorded at this well-known local birding hotspot.
Sat, Dec 05Old Naples Surf Shop10:00am-4:00pm Visit the Old Naples Surf Shop on 3rd Street from 10-4 and a portion of your purchases will go to AWE.
Tue, Dec 15Wesley United Methodist ChurchAWE Holiday Event with Speaker: Paul Allen
Tue, Jan 05Naples Botanical Garden10 years of Florida Burrowing Owl research and some amazing facts we have deducted throughout the years.
Sat, Jan 09Bird Rookery SwampQuintessential cypress dome swamp, this trip has a boardwalk then grassy berm. **The Boardwalk may not be open yet; we will keep you posted closer to the date.
Sat, Jan 23Merritt Pump StationRestoration benefits from the Merritt Pump station project in Picayune Strand has already been seen with the reemergence of foraging wading birds and native flora that have been absent in the area for decades.
Fri, Feb 05Naples Botanical Garden, FGCU EducationTerry combines the worlds of music and science to make scientific discovery accessible to all as she uses classical music, visual imagery and tactile 3D sculpture models to demonstrate the movement of birds through their migration journey.
Sat, Feb 06Sugden ParkReliably great birding in a serene park around Lake Avalon
Fri, Feb 12Your Own BackyardFebruary 12th-February 15th The Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is an annual, global community science event where participants count birds for at least 15 minutes on one or more of the four designated days each February.
Sat, Feb 20Clam PassClam Pass Beach is in North Naples, Florida. The park features a three-quarter-mile boardwalk that winds through a lush mangrove forest, providing a unique nature experience before reaching the beach. Join us to observe the resting shorebirds.
Sat, Feb 20Ankrolab Brewing Company5:00pm-9:00pm Join us at Ankrolab Brewery on Bayshore for our 4th year celebrating our Burrowing Owls with a special brew and lots of fun!
Tue, Feb 23Naples Botanical GardenIn 50 years, the endangered Florida panther has made a long journey back from the brink of extinction. Carol Rizkalla from FWC will let us know how they are surviving in the over developed areas of SW Florida.
Tue, Mar 02Naples Botanical GardenCome hear speaker Jason Lauritsen, Chief Conservation Officer tell us about the Florida Corridor and how it unites and guides many organizations, agencies, and individuals working to connect, protect, and restore the Florida Wildlife Corridor.
Sat, Mar 06Harn's MarshHarns Marsh an amazing quiet preserve in Lee County, Florida and an ideal paradise for bird watchers.
Sat, Mar 20Corkscrew SwampA visit to Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is a journey into the heart of the Everglades ecosystem.
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