October Meeting: Wildlife on the Fl Trail

Join Fla Trail for our free monthly meeting at Leu Gardens. Doors open at 6:30 PM for social time, with the meeting and program beginning at 7:00 PM.

Bring a snack to share if you’d like, catch up with fellow members, hear some great summer adventure stories, and help us kick off the 2026–2027 chapter year!
You do not need to be a Florida Trail Association member to attend. Guests and newcomers are always welcome.

Program: Kathy Rigling and Susan Thome- Barrett from Orange Audubon Society, will be speaking on where and what kind of birds can be found on the Fl Trail. Florida is along the Atlantic Flyway, a more than 3,000 mile stretch from the arctic tundra in Greenland to the tropical areas of South America and the Caribbean. The Atlantic Flyway encompasses a variety of ecosystems that supports hundreds of bird species. Migratory birds travel along the Flyway to find food sources or reach breeding grounds. Many of these migratory species spend time in Florida, contributing to the incredible birding opportunities the state offers. Of course, the trail is not just a great place to see birds; a variety of other animals and insects can be seen as well! Visitors can find everything from zebra longwing butterflies to black bear!