This free 2020-2021 course will empower you to become a lifelong champion for birds, other wildlife and South Florida's natural places. Participants will receive advocacy training and come away armed with in-depth knowledge about Everglades Restoration, Smart Growth and Biscayne Bay. The program’s goal is to empower graduates to activate their “Tropical Audubon Ambassador” education on behalf of South Florida ecosystems.

Over the course of the 7-month Tropical Audubon Ambassador Program, students will learn about the most pressing threats to South Florida’s environment, how to engage in the Miami-Dade County civic process, and how to participate in effective environmental advocacy campaigns. Spring field trips (subject to COVID protocols) will connect Tropical Audubon Ambassador students to local environmental communities and expand their understanding of the ecosystems Tropical Audubon Society (TAS) works to protect. Aspiring Tropical Audubon Ambassadors will matriculate with a network of like-minded environmental advocates and participate in deep-dive Q&As with regional experts in their fields. Additional benefits include access to a Facebook group, a monthly advocacy newsletter, action alerts on critical conservation issues, an online toolbox of resources and leadership development opportunities.The 2020-2021 series is open to anyone 18 and older, as well as to past Tropical Audubon Ambassador graduates. All participants are required to first enroll in a “Civics” webinar series then choose up to three 5-part webinar “tracks” of interest — Biscayne Bay, Smart Growth and/or Everglades — and cap the program with a “Campaigns” webinar series.

Session Dates & Topics (Live Webinars 7-8pm)

Webinars will also available on-demand after live webinar date

Civics 101 Oct 29 & Nov 5, Nov 12

Biscayne Bay Nov 19, Dec 17, Jan 21, Feb 18, March 18

Smart Growth Dec 3, Jan 7, Feb 4, March 4, April 1

Everglades Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 11, March 11, April 8

Campaigns 101 April 15, April 22, May 6

Attendees who enroll in Civics 101, Campaigns 101 and at least one theme track — Biscayne Bay, Smart Growth and/or Everglades — will officially complete the course.

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Photo: Roseate Spoonbill by Mary Lundeberg