Archbold Biological Station is excited to announce "Jay Day” on September 18th, 2024; a day-long Florida Scrub-Jay research symposium to share findings, meet other jay researchers, and strengthen the Florida Scrub-Jay conservation and research community. Please pass this along to any and all you think may be interested in attending.

The symposium will involve talks in the morning followed by a poster session in the afternoon and is open to all folks linked to FLSJ conservation (researchers, community scientists, NGO professionals, land managers, volunteers, donors, county, state and federal agency personnel). The more the merrier.

Please follow this link to register for Jay Day and Jay Day activities and request accommodation at Archbold. You will also be able to sign up to present a talk or poster through the link. Applications not selected for talks will be automatically given an opportunity to present a poster. Registration will close July 31st. Registration fees will be $15 per person, and will include coffee/snacks and lunch. Dinner and accommodation at Archbold is not included in the registration costs. Accommodation costs will be provided upon request (based on type of accommodation selected in survey). All costs and fees will be collected at the venue (Archbold Biological Station, 123 Main Drive, Venus FL 33960) on the day of the symposium.

The following is the tentative schedule for the day:

7:30-8:30: (Optional) Field tour of Archbold

8:30-9:00: Check-in, coffee and light refreshments.

9:05-9:15: Greetings and House Keeping (Hilary Swain and Sahas Barve)

9:20- 11:40: Talks (~ 6- 15 min talks with one 20 min break)

11:40-1:00: Lunch

13:00-15:00: Talks (~6- 15min talks with a 15 min break)

3:30-5:00: Poster Session and Networking

6:30pm: (Optional) Group Dinner

Please reach out if you have any questions.

Many thanks and we hope to see you at the 2024 Jay Day!

-Jay Day Organization Team