FIELD TRIPS
Our 2025 field trip list is posted
through year-end!
see below for confirmed listings ...
Whether you're new to birding or a Big-List birder, our field trips offer you the best birding and nature locations in Southwest Florida. Better yet, you will get to meet others in our community who love birding and nature, and who are engaged in environmental issues in Lee County and beyond.
Be sure to wear appropriate clothing for the weather, and be ready to take bug spray and sun screen, especially for our trips in early fall and late spring. You may also wish to bring water, a camera, field glasses, or even a folding chair, depending on the outing.
Members and non-members / beginner to advanced birders – all are welcome! All chapter-sponsored field trips are free; but, donations are always appreciated. Parking or rental fees sometimes apply.
Listed below are our field trips through the first part of 2025. RSVP's are requested.
coming soon - the remainder for 2025
Field Trips
Sat, Jan 18Hickory Swamp PreserveJan 18, 2025, 8:00 AMHickory Swamp Preserve, 13320 Peace Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USAAfter we've hiked the preserve, we will go across the street to Natives of Corkscrew Nursery where we will be able to view, and maybe purchase, native Florida plants for sustainable landscapes.
Sun, Feb 16Rotary Park Environmental CenterFeb 16, 2025, 8:00 AMRotary Park Environmental Center, 5505 Rose Garden Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33914, USAAt the southern edge of Cape Coral, an urban gem for viewing our real snow birds, native habitat, and butterflies.
Tue, Mar 18CREW Marsh TrailsMar 18, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:30 AMCREW Marsh Trails, 4600 Corkscrew Rd, Immokalee, FL 34142, USAThis outing will feature staff from CREW.
Wed, Apr 23Historic Fort Myers CemeteriesApr 23, 2025, 8:00 AMHistoric Fort Myers Cemeteries, 3200 Michigan Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33916, USAWander the peaceful paths among the moss-draped old live oaks and the tombstones that speak of Fort Myers' past, as we go birding and explore local history at the same time in adjacent cemeteries established in 1886, 1915, and 1943, respectively. (handicap accessible)
Sat, May 03Fort MyersMay 03, 2025, 8:00 AMFort Myers, 38th St W, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USAThis site has become known to birders as one of the most accessible places in Lee County to find Snail Kite, Limpkin, and other wading birds. As a bonus, we will be joined by Liz Johnson who will conduct a photo workshop for those interested.