News & Events

Upcoming Pet Amnesty Day Events

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012

Saturday, May 19, 2012
10:00 am until 2:00 pm
Gatorland
14501 Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL 32837

Saturday, September 29, 2012
10:00 am until 2:00 pm
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
370 Zoo Parkway
Jacksonville, FL 32218

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2012 Everglades CISMA Non-Native Fish Roundup

When: Saturday, May 19, 2012

Location: Miccosukee Arches

SW 8th St. & SW 172 Ave.

Miami- Dade County, FL

Purpose: The intent of the 2012 Everglades CISMA non-native fish roundup is to raise awareness of the potential negative environmental consequences of releasing non-native fish and to gather information on non-native fish and their ranges throughout the Everglades. Prizes will be awarded in various categories.

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Eastern Wild Turkey Extravaganza

Field Day, Trade Show, and Banquet.  Thursday May 17, 2012

A program for landowners, managers, hunters, and others interested in conserving and increasing up-land game with habitat management, showcasing best practices from field research & trials.

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Audubon Assembly 2012

Date: Oct. 25-27, 2012  Location: Hyatt Regency Sarasota on Sarasota Bay

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SEPIF Monitoring Guide Released

Southeast Partners in Flight is pleased to announce the launch of a new field guide to bird monitoring protocols and programs. The guide is targeted at researchers, land managers, and biologists in the southeast bird conservation community and beyond. [Read More]

FLTWS Greater Everglades Student Memorial Scholarship

2/15/2012

Stephen Harris is the recipient of the 14th annual scholarship for undergraduate studies, administered by the Florida Chapter of The Wildlife Society.  A senior at the University of Florida, Stephen is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in the department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. [Read More]

The 2012 FLTWS Herbert W. Kale, II Award recipient is Mr. John C. Ogden

1/31/2012

The Herbert W. Kale, II Award was created in 1996 to recognize individuals who have demonstrated an ability to balance effective wildlife advocacy with the practice of wildlife biology and who have made a significant contribution to the conservation of Florida's natural resources. [Read More]

19th Annual Conference of The Wildlife Society Portland, Oregon - October 13-17, 2012

Proposals for workshops, symposia, panel discussions, breakfast roundtables, and special poster sessions are invited for the 19th Annual Conference of The Wildlife Society.  Proposals should focus on topics of wildlife science, management, conservation, education, or policy.

TWS Accepting Applications for 2012 Leadership Institute

The Wildlife Society (TWS) is currently accepting applications for its Leadership Institute. The Institute’s goal is to facilitate development of new leaders within TWS and the wildlife profession. The Institute will recruit 10-15 promising early-career professionals for a series of intensive activities and mentoring relationships. [Read More]

Safe-Capture International 16 Hour Workshop: Kissimmee, FL - September 19-20, 2012

This training program is presented over a 2 day period.  It consists of 14 hours of multimedia/ lecture/ PowerPoint/ video presentation, followed by 2 hours of "Hands On" training where participants are divided into small groups and are taught how to safely use blowguns, long range projectors, darts, human protective safety equipment, and dart associated radio-tracking devices. [Read More]

Birds in Open Pipes

Awareness is being raised about how birds could potentially be negatively impacted/die by becoming trapped in exposed/open pipes. Some pipes are fairly narrow in diameter such as the pvc poles we use quite regularly for research or other marking purposes in Refuges and other conservation areas. [Read More]

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