EVENTS
Talks & Outings 2025-2026

Freedom Park Bird Outing
Sat, Nov 15
Naples
Fred W. Coyle Freedom Park is approximately 50 acres and is the "in town" Corkscrew with wetlands, cypress trees and boardwalks.
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AWE Talk, Frogs & Toads: Canaries in our Wetlands
Wed, Nov 19
Buehler Auditorium, FGCU Education Ctr.
Toads and Frogs in our yards and in the wilderness are sometimes good. Find out which ones are good and which ones are bad. They are our indicators of a healthy environment.
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Eagle Lakes Park Bird Outing
Sat, Dec 06
Naples
Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes Park has over 220 species of birds that have been recorded at this well-known local birding hotspot.
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Burrowing Owl Segment, Wildlife Nation with Jeff Corwin!
Tue, Dec 09
Marco Island
Join us at Wesley United Methodist Church at 5:30pm for a screening of a segment Jeff Corwin and his team filmed about our starter burrow program on Marco Island. Will be a Holiday Celebration and Native Plant Sale too. Doors Open at 5:00pm. @Photo by Jean Hall
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AWE Talk, The Elegant Roseate Terns and Their Kin
Tue, Jan 06
Buehler Auditorium, FGCU Education Ctr.
Terns are slender, graceful seabirds. They are well known for their agile flight, forked tails, and striking plumage. Hear about the less know tern, the Roseate Tern.
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AWE Talk, Understanding Shorebirds and Waterbirds: Key Differences and Characteristics
Tue, Jan 20
Marco Island
Join us at Wesley United Methodist Church at 5:30pm for a talk on Shorebirds and Waterbirds in our area.
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AWE Talk, Woodpeckers: Natures Percussionists
Tue, Feb 03
Buehler Auditorium, FGCU Education Ctr.
South Florida is home to several woodpecker species. Dr. Jerry Jackson provides detailed explanations about the differences between these woodpecker species, helping enthusiasts identify and appreciate the diversity found in South Florida.
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Sugden Park Bird Outing
Sat, Feb 07
Naples
One of Naples' best kept secrets for birding. Join us on this wonderful outing where we may see Wood Storks, Cooper's Hawks, Buntings, wading birds, warblers, Bald Eagles and more.
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Clam Pass Shorebirds Outing
Sun, Feb 15
Naples
Clam Pass Beach is located 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.
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AWE Talk, Tortoises in our Backyards
Tue, Mar 03
Buehler Auditorium, FGCU Education Ctr.
Did you know that gopher tortoises are one of the oldest living species, originating 60 million years ago, and is the only native tortoise species east of the Mississippi River. Hear more about these fascinating creatures at our talk
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Harn's Marsh Bird Outing
Sat, Mar 07
Fort Myers
Harns Marsh a very lovely quiet preserve in Lee County, Florida that is part of LA-MSID water shed. It is paradise for bird watchers.
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Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary Bird Outing
Sat, Mar 21
Naples
At Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary the wetlands store rainwater, clean storm runoff, send water to the aquifer, and improve water quality for Naples and Bonita Springs estuaries and beaches and it's also a great place to see lots of birds.
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Urban Biodiversity and Landscape Conservation through Photography
Tue, Mar 24
Marco Island
Join us at Wesley United Methodist Church at 5:30pm for a talk about how you use pictures to educate on wildlife and landscapes that would attract wildlife.
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Eagle Lakes Park Bird Outing
Sat, Apr 04
Naples
Donna Fiala Eagle Lakes Park has over 220 species of birds that have been recorded at this well-known local birding hotspot.
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AWE Talk, Black Bears-Post Bear Hunt Report
Tue, Apr 07
Buehler Auditorium, FGCU Education Ctr.
Black bears are part of our native wildlife in our communities. Unfortunately, they are being driven out of their habitat by construction in our area. Hear about the bear hunt and what we can do to live with bears harmoniously.
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Most of our talks are at Naples Botanical Garden,
FGCU Education Center, Buehler Auditorium at 5:30pm

pRE RECORDED EVENTS

Audubon Western Everglades brings top wildlife and conservation experts together to educate, inform and inspire in our Speaker Series. Here on video are some of our most popular past events to enjoy.