O2O Wildlife Conservation Showcase
A Public Event Hosted by Putnam Land Conservancy
What: Join us to learn about an exciting collaboration between the University of Florida, Putnam Land Conservancy, and partner organizations working to document Florida’s wildlife using motion-activated cameras. These cameras track wildlife presence and movement patterns that help guide land protection, conservation planning, and habitat connectivity across the Ocala-to-Osceola (O2O) Wildlife Corridor.
Wildlife camera photo booth for self-portraits with animal props/costumes
No admission charge; donations greatly appreciated
When: Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 3-6:30 PM
Where: Azalea City Brewing Company, 120 South 7th Street, Palatka, FL 32177
Schedule:
3 PM Event Starts & Welcome by PLC
3-6 PM Live Music by Dim Lights
4 & 5:30 PM O2O Wildlife Observation Camera Project Presentation by
Dan Smith, Assistant Research Scholar, &
Stephanie Medo, Graduate Research Assistant
5-8 PM Food Trucks on Site & Beverages by Azalea City Brewery Co.
After Party:
7-10 PM Live Music by Jazz Trio The House Cats
Local conservation and environmental organizations will have informational tables highlighting their work in the region. Come learn about the O2O and Florida Wildlife Corridor and discover volunteer opportunities to support local wildlife and environmental stewardship.
Partnering local conservation/environmental organizations: North Florida Land Trust, Conservation Florida, Florida Wildlife Federation, Santa Fe Audubon Society, Defenders of Wildlife, Friends of Dunns Creek State Park, & UF Center for Landscape Conservation Planning
For more information contact:
plc@putnamlandconservancy.org or alan.w.hodges@gmail.com
