Young Birders Club Walk (Alachua Audubon Society) - Sweetwater Wetlands Park
- When: Sunday, April 19, 2026, 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
- Location: Sweetwater Wetlands Park 325 SW Williston Rd, Gainesville, FL 32601
- Cost: Free
Meet trip leader Maggie Paxson at the entry pavilion by the bathrooms at 9 am. We'll start by exploring Cell 1 and the boardwalk, looking for breeding herons, egrets, and bitterns, alongside migrating visitors making brief stopovers--including the fun-named and even more fun-sounding bobolink flocks that feed on the rice grasses in mid-April. Time permitting, we'll continue on to the slipway to talk about how the wetlands help conserve Gainesville water quality while looking out for lingering ducks and arriving swallows.
The Gainesville YBC is open to students aged 9-18, but younger siblings are welcome with parental supervision. Students should wear closed-toe shoes and sunscreen and bring water for the walk. You may also wish to apply bug spray. Loaner binoculars are available for students who cannot bring their own pair.
- Website: alachuaaudubon.org
- Contact Name: Maggie Paxson
- Contact Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Category: Tours/Informational, Free
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