About us
This group is operated by Duval Audubon Society Inc. 1/19/2023.
Duval Audubon Society was founded in 1939 and is one of 44 chapters of Florida Audubon and a member of National Audubon. We currently have about 1,250 members in Clay, Duval, and Nassau Counties and are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization.
You do not need to be a member of Audubon to participate in any of our activities. However, if you are not already an Audubon member, you can join our chapter for an initial donation of $20 to support our activities and projects, and receive the Audubon Magazine. If you wish to become a member of our chapter (and Audubon), please visit our membership page.
Our Mission: connecting people with nature, conserving and restoring natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and other wildlife. We have a primary focus on the preservation of a diversity of species and habitats through education, conservation, environmental leadership, and community involvement.
Upcoming events
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Online Program: Why We Love Birds
·OnlineOnlineSpeaker: Birder/Author/Podcaster, SCOTT HARRIS
Scott Harris became an avid birder when he and his wife, Randi, retired to
South Carolina in March of 2020. It was a hobby he never imagined himself
participating in, but now can’t imagine living without.
In his latest book (and the one he’ll be discussing in this program),
Why We Love Birds: 52 Birders on Birding, Scott interviewed 52 of the
most prominent and interesting birders in the country and asked each
of them the same five questions: Spark Bird, Naming Bird, Favorite
Bird, First Field Guide, and Favorite Birding Day.***Please note: You must register for this program via Zoom link.***
Or register here to join us for this program on September 21st!
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OPEN HOUSE/WORK DAY at Crosby Sanctuary
Crosby Sanctuary, 427 Aquarius Concourse, Orange Park, FL, USThe 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" on eBird and a "project" on iNaturalist. We have documented over 150 bird species on eBird and 300 plant species on iNaturalist. We also have active North American beavers on the property.
You can access a printable trail map of the preserve at this link:
Crosby Trail Map.4 attendees
Bird Walk - National Public Lands Day with St Johns Riverkeeper
Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park, 7000 Roosevelt Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, US**Please make sure to register with St Johns Riverkeeper: Reserve your spot here!
Join us to celebrate National Public Lands Day with St Johns Riverkeeper! We will observe some of our resident bird species along the Tower Trail. Fall migration is on, so we'll also look out for any migrating species! This walk will be beginner-friendly, and binoculars are recommended but not essential. The trail is about 1.1 miles and more trail details are available here.
• Be sure to check out St Johns Riverkeeper's Protect Our Public Lands Passport
Join us for one, two, or all three scheduled events at Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park and check this location off on your passport! At the beginning of each activity, we will share with you a bit about our local public lands and why they are so important to conserve, especially in relation to our beloved St. Johns River.
Schedule of Events
8-9:30 a.m.: Bird Walk with Kate Zeray from Duval Audubon
10-10:45 a.m.: Meditation and yoga flow with Noelle Barnes from The Naham Experience
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Nature journaling walk with Dryden Mills from St. Johns Riverkeeper12 attendees
Past events
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