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Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Conservation Stewardship Training Course is on hold until further notice.
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Instructor, Paul Davis explaining the importance of estuaries and hammocks to the 2019 Stewards at MacArthur Beach State Park
2020 Conservation Stewardship Training Course
Scott Zucker and Mary Young
Audubon Everglades is offering an exciting seven-week educational opportunity to explore the unique natural habitats in Palm Beach County. The course will run on consecutive Mondays, from February 3 to March 16, 2020, from 9:00am to 1:30pm.
Fifteen expert instructors will engage participants in understanding how five fragile Florida habitats sustain plants, birds, and wildlife, cope with invasive flora and fauna, manage species of concern, and adapt to growth and climate change. They will also explain the function and importance of the Greater Everglades ecosystem. This basic environmental education course will include field exploration at unique, local habitats complemented by classroom study, and an advocacy component. There will be special presentations during the catered lunch provided each Monday. Throughout, stewards will be guided in developing a personal plan of action that will empower them to aid and advocate for their environment. The course will be capped at twenty-seven participants. An additional three seats are reserved for college scholarship students.
To bring you this experience, Audubon Everglades is partnering with the PBC UF/IFAS Extension, and receiving support from Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, and PBC Environmental Resources Management.
View the complete 7-week course syllabus
Course Fee
The registration fee of $98.00 includes seven catered lunches.
Scholarship Opportunity for College Students
We are offering scholarships for college students to take this course free of charge. If you are a college student or you know one who would be interested, the application is to be completed and submitted by January 16, 2019.
Save this date
The Monday after the course ends, March 23, 2020 from 9am to 1:30pm, we will be sponsoring a Climate Symposium on the problems that Climate Change pose to humans, birds, sea life, coral reefs, wildlife, plants, the environment and what we, as citizens, can do to help. Current and former Stewards, as well as anyone on the waiting list, will be invited to attend.
To Register
Click here Eventbrite – 2020 Conservation Stewardship Training Course registration page.
Questions
Email stewardship@auduboneverglades.org or call (561) 876-8815.
The Conservation Stewardship Training Course is open to the public, so be sure to tell your conservation-minded friends.