Audubon Assembly Oct. 20-24, 2020

Reimagining Audubon Florida:

a Call for Inclusive Conservation

Cost: $25

Thank you for joining us virtually for Florida’s premier conservation event, when grassroots leaders from around the state connect with Audubon’s professional staff and partners to grow their knowledge and skills to protect Florida’s precious natural resources.

This year’s virtual event will include learning sessions, panel discussions, a chapter celebration, and field trips via video with a theme of inclusive conservation. The Keynote Presentation by J. Drew Lanham, author, poet, and wildlife biologist, will tie it all together.

In his keynote address on Saturday morning, Dr. Lanham will discuss life his experiences as a Black birder, his work in the conservation field, and his vision for the future.

Portions of this event are available with Spanish language and American Sign Language translation.

Oct. 19 5 p.m. | Conservation Leadership Initiative Social (students and mentors only)

Oct. 20 5 - 5:45 p.m. | Learning Session (FREE) Audubon 101 6:15 p.m. | Chapter Successes Celebration (FREE)

Oct. 21 5 - 5:45 p.m. | Learning Session: Outdoor Hacks: Tips and Tricks from the Experts for Safety, Comfort, and Enjoyment in the Outdoors 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. | Virtual Field Trip: Lake Okeechobee with Paul N. Gray, Ph.D.

Oct. 22 5 - 5:45 p.m. | Panel Discussion: Outdoors for All: How Racism Impacts the Outdoor Experiences of People of Color and Recommendations 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. | Field Trip: Audubon Center for Birds of Prey; Corkcrew Sanctuary

Oct. 23 5 - 5:45 p.m. | Learning Session: How Climate and Water Quality Affect Communities of Color and Low Income 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. | Virtual Field Trip: A Day in the Life of a Coastal Biologist

Oct. 24 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. | Workshop: Agenda Setting 11 - 11: 45 a.m. | Keynote Speaker: J. Drew Lanham

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Sat. October 24Keynote Presentation: J. Drew Lanham, Ph.D.

On the board of Audubon South Carolina, he writes and speaks about conservation, science, and his work in the outdoors. In 2019 he was awarded the National Audubon Society’s Dan W. Lufkin Prize for Environmental Leadership, which recognizes “individuals who have dedicated their entire lives to the environment.”

In his keynote address, Lanham will discuss life his experiences as a Black birder, his work in the conservation field, and his vision for the future.

Learn more about him: audubon.org/content/dr-j-drew-lanham

Fl.Conservation.org/Assembly