The Monmouth County Audubon Society will hold a walk Nov. 3 at 9 a.m. at Island Beach State Park.

Island Beach contains examples of sand dunes, a thicket community, freshwater wetlands, maritime forest and tidal marshes. Birds found at the beach are peregrine falcons, wading birds, shorebirds, and the state's largest osprey colony, as well as more than 300 plants.

There is no charge for the trip, but the State of New Jersey charges a $5 per car admission fee to the park. Participants should dress for the weather, and bring binoculars and field guides. Pets are not permitted.

The Society will hold its next meeting Nov. 14 at 8 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, White Street, Red Bank. Nature photographer Andy Smith will present "Brazil: The Pantanal" at the meeting. The program has roots in a trip taken by Smith and three colleagues to the region in 2006. The 50,000-square-mile Pantanal is the largest wetland in the world. It is home to birds such as egrets, ibises, and storks. The area is also known for the largest stork, and the jaguar.

The public is welcome to both the above, and admission is free. For more information, call (732) 872-2473, visit www.monmouthaudubon.org, or e-mail info@monmouthaudubon. org.