Audubon Academy 2010
AUDUBON ACADEMY 2010
Paramount Plaza Conference Center, Gainesville, FL
March 26-28, 2010
Chapters are Audubon’s crucial link to the community and government in taking actions that will protect Florida’s birds, wildlife, and habitats. Our communities need the voice of strong Audubon chapters throughout the state to define and shape a better Florida. Now in its’ 6th year, Audubon Academy is designed to strengthen chapters by providing encouragement and knowledge. Audubon Academy is a financially sustainable enterprise led by volunteers with support from AOF Chapter Coordinator, Jacqui Sulek, and funded by chapters, Academy participants, and Audubon of Florida.
Lodging at Paramount Plaza: $81/double/night.
Registration: $25.
Food: Free pizza party, 2 deluxe breakfasts and 1 lunch at Paramount extra; restaurants nearby.
Audubon Academy Host Chapters: Alachua Audubon, Four Rivers Audubon, Marion Audubon, Santa Fe Audubon.
“Possibilities Through Partnerships”
In carrying out an Audubon chapter’s mission of conservation and education, chapters need the shared leadership, expertise, and experience of other organizations and agencies in order to achieve significant results. Relationships must be established between an Audubon chapter and other people and groups whose goals align with the chapter’s goals of protecting or restoring habitats for birds and other wildlife. Partnerships within the Audubon family are equally important, and contribute to organizational efficiency and a wise use of shared resources. Workshops are designed to connect Audubon chapters to potential partners.
Audubon Academy 2010 will be held in the “city in a forest” – Gainesville, FL — home of the University of Florida. The Paramount Plaza Conference Center is located on U.S. 441 south, overlooking Bivens Arm Lake. Before and after the Academy, enjoy visiting these great sites in the Gainesville area: Kanapaha Gardens, Florida Museum of Natural History, Butterfly Rainforest (at FMNH), Harn Museum of Art, Devil’s Millhopper State Park, Paynes Prairie State Park, Chapman’s Pond, San Felasco Hammock State Park, Morningside Nature Park, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic Site State Park (Cross Creek).
View the schedule of events, browse the workshop descriptions, and/or download the registration form.
For further information, contact:
Jacqui Sulek, Chapters Coordinator, Audubon of Florida, at 850-251-1297 or via email.
Joyce King, Audubon Academy Coordinator, at 352-475-1999 or via email.
