Field Trip Guidelines: Field trips are open to anyone interested in birding. Non-members are welcome. All trips are free unless the locale has an entrance fee or a charge for parking. We recommend sturdy shoes, comfortable clothing, insect repellent, sunscreen, and water or other suitable beverages. Please reserve your spot as indicated below so that you are informed of any change in plan.

Big Pine Tract Work Day

September 3, 2024

Help improve Gopher Tortoise habitat!

Hernando Audubon’s and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Volunteer Work Day at Big Pine

The goal of this event is to improve critical habitat for Gopher Tortoises and the species that

depend on their burrows by removing non-native rattlebox plants. FWC Land Management Staff

and Biologists will lead the effort. All are welcome to participate! All you need to bring is a pair

of leather or garden gloves, bottled water, bug spray, and sunscreen. We recommend wearing

long pants, long-sleeve shirts, and shoes appropriate for walking both on and off trail in the sand

and in areas with tall grasses and shrubs. 

For more information and to RSVP, contact Chinsegut Conservation Center at 352-754-6722

or Chinsegut@MyFWC.com. Spread the word, bring a friend, and help protect a wild and

wonderful place!