Many species of birds live in Florida, and many more migrate through our state seasonally. Learn about museum collections with one of our ornithologists and then take an easy hike in park with us! The highly diverse preserve has almost 300 species of birds, as well as many other plants and animals to discover and identify.

Today’s event

• Theme: Birds
• Price: $12 per adult/child pair, includes park entrance fee. $6 per additional person
• Audience: Best suited for children in grades K-6
• Location: Meet at the La Chua Trailhead at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
• Instructor: Ian Ausprey, Ph.D. student in the Florida Museum’s Ordway Lab of Ecosystem Conservation

Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be implemented for the program.

Register

Make sure to sign up soon as there are limited spots available! Pre-payment is required for these off-site events.

Registrations are FULL for this event. Sign up for other dates here!

About this program

This socially distant, personalized tour of the park is ideal for homeschool or learning pod groups. Your ticket includes the day’s park pass so feel free to stay after our program ends to explore the park further, have a picnic lunch or enjoy nature!

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