What we’re about
Marion Audubon is a club for all people interested in nature and specifically birds. We offer guided tours at local parks, monthly educational programs and other events. We are actively involved in a number of conservation projects like monitoring of Bald Eagles, Florida Scrub-Jays, American Kestrels and Eastern Bluebirds, and inform the public about conservation issues within the legislature.
ALL ARE WELCOME! Whether you are new to birding or consider yourself an expert, we would love for you to join us. One of the most rewarding joys of birding is helping someone discover a bird they've never seen before!
Many of our members are avid wildlife photographers. Our birding walks offer great opportunities for capturing wildlife photos.
We offer free programs and events, but some are exclusively for paid members of Marion Audubon. Anyone can join.
Please visit our website to purchase your annual membership online or by mail. https://marionaudubon.org/get-involved
The OCALA NATURE CLUB by Marion Audubon is a club for STUDENTS ages 9-17 to experience nature and learn about wildlife thru nature tours and events. Membership not required for students attending events marked as Ocala Nature Club.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Apopka Wildlife Drive Field Trip - Paid Members OnlyLake Apopka Wildlife Drive, Apopka, FL
Join Marion Audubon Society on a member-only evening excursion to Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, limited to 12 seats. This beautiful dive boasts around 300 species of birds and provides excellent opportunities to view alligators, otters, and dozens of other native Florida species.
During this time of the year, many wintering birds make their final movements into and through Florida. Ducks, raptors, warblers, and many other species stay along the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive through the season, and our trip leader, Maxfield Weakley, will attempt to get our group on as many of these as possible and share his knowledge on identifying some of these tricky ducks. Chances for Northern Pintail, Gadwall, Northern Harrier, several sparrows, and Peregrine Falcon are promising around this time, along with the resident herons, egrets, and hawks.
We will meet at the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive - Finale, Chase Rd, Mt Dora, FL 32757 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/oWmwTHdar5nqjpES6) at 2:00 PM to carpool through the drive. We will leave for the drive's entrance at 2:30 PM sharp. The gates to the Wildlife Drive close at 3:00 PM on the dot, so don't be late! Bring your binoculars, camera, water, and snacks since we will be out until dusk (around 6:00 PM).
Sign up quickly before all the seats are gone!
If you have not paid for your membership, you can do so on our website: https://marionaudubon.org/membership
