EVENT CANCELLED! The decision was made on 3/13 following an announcement related to COVID-19 from the University of Florida directing all UF-sponsored large public events across the state to be suspended effective immediately. The seminar was co-sponsored by UF/IFAS Lee County Extension and Conservation 20/20. A full refund will be issued to all ticketholders.

DAY 1 - FRIDAY, MARCH 13

Field trips (optional to attend)

Click here to register for field trips

DAY 2 (MAIN EVENT) - SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 8:30 AM-4 PM

Speaker presentations at Florida Gulf Coast University

Speakers and topics include:

The Behavior and Ecology of Woodpeckers in Southwest Florida — Dr. Jerry Jackson, wildlife biologist and professor emeritus, Florida Gulf Coast University

Beach-nesting Birds of Southwest Florida — Audrey Albrecht, Coastal Wildlife Manager and shorebird biologist, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation

CROW Tales: Soaring to New Heights in Avian and Wildlife Medicine — Robin Bast, veterinarian, Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW), Sanibel

Birding Adventures Around the World — Jose Padilla, world-traveling birder and wildlife photographer

Hotspots for Birding in Southwest Florida — Charlie Ewell, Lee County Bird Patrol coordinator

From the Flyways to the Front Page: Highlights from a Career Reporting about Birds and Their Environment — Chad Gillis, environmental journalist, The News-Press

View agenda and presentation times for speakers.

Variety meat and veggie sub sandwiches, chips, and fruit will be served for lunch. If you have a food allergy or dietary restriction, click here.

For more information or questions, please contact Jason Boeckman at 239-204-1125 or jboeckman@leegov.com.