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Join us for the first Phoebes Birding overnight camping trip featuring a Saturday evening presentation by a park naturalist around the campfire ring. Afterwards our guide will take us onto the nature trails in search of Eastern Screech-Owls as well as other nocturnal critters that live in the park. Later we will gather around the campfire ring for s’mores and more.
Image by Kirsten Hines
Sunday morning we will rise early for a bird walk exploring the park’s native hardwood and pine rockland habitats. We will search for winter songbirds as well as year-round resident birds. We may even see some of South Florida’s exotic species such as the vibrant Blue and Yellow Macaws, raucous Orange-winged Parrots and the striking Spot-breasted Oriole.
This field trip is open to all female nature enthusiasts whether you’re a seasoned birder or have never been on a bird walk or camping.
NOTE: For our security there will be a police officer on patrol at the park. Also, campers will be required to sign a release form.
This trip is limited to 15 campers. RSVP’S will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Camping fee is $10 per person due when you sign up.
WHAT: Overnight owl prowl &. bird walk for women birders and nature enthusiasts. Limited to 15 campers.
WHERE: A. D. (Doug) Barnes Park - 3401 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33155. ENTER the park on SW 72nd Avenue just north of Bird Road. TURN LEFT at the first intersection and drive all the way around to the NATURE CENTER located in the North West section of the park. Park in The NATURE CENTER parking lot. (map)
FEE: $10 USD payable via Venmo to @Ana-Lima-10 or bring cash upon arrival. Campers will also be required to sign a release form upon arrival.
WHEN: Check in begins at noon at the group campsite in the Nature Center.
CHECK IN: 12:00 - 3:00 PM, Saturday, February 26, 2022
CHECK OUT: 11:00 AM, Sunday, February 27, 2022WHAT TO PACK: An open mind, a sense of humor and your natural curiosity! ALSO bring hat, sunscreen, binoculars (if you do not have binoculars we will provide optics on a first-come, first-served basis.)
CAMPING EQUIPMENT: Tent, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, pillow, folding chair, cooking stove, plate, cup, coffee mug, cutlery, battery powered lantern, flashlight, back up battery for cell phone, closed-toe shoes (required by A.D. Barnes Park), comfortable clothing, perhaps a warm sweater or hoody for the evening, a rain jacket and don’t forget your insect repellent.
FOOD: Bring your own lunch, snacks, beverages including water for Saturday and breakfast for Sunday morning. Bring a small cooler. Phoebes will pre-organize a restaurant delivery for Saturday night dinner for those interested in participating and allow those that prefer to bring their own dinner as well to do so.
QUESTIONS? Email Roxanne Featherly at hend3042@bellsouth.net or text or call Roxanne at (305) 989-7228.