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2007 Audubon Assembly
November 2 - 3
Join your fellow conservationists, Audubon of Florida staff, scientists and special guest Carl Hiaasen as we gather at the Hilton in Cocoa Beach, Florida to help set our conservation priorities for 2008.
Registration for the all-inclusive Assembly package of programs, workshops, receptions, talks, meals, and field trips is only $115/person through October 12. After 10/12/07, registration cost is $125/person.
Click here to register online today.
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Saving the Next 2 Million Acres, Nov. 2 – 3
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FRIDAY, NOV. 2
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Noon
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Welcome Lunch - Rally Together to Save Habitat
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2:00 - 3:30 pm
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Learning Sessions - Group One
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Land Acquisition at the State and Local Level - Green Florida/Blue Florida
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Carbon Capture in Florida’s Forests - Stopping Climate Change, Saving Land
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Fresh Water for the Everglades and Florida Bay - Reserving Water to Preserve an Ecosystem
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3:30 – 4:00 pm
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Break
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4:00 - 5:30 pm
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Learning Sessions - Group Two
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Conservation through Land Use Decisions - Saving Three Acres for Every Acre That Is Developed
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Rising Tides and Coastal Habitats - Meeting the Wildlife Challenges of Beach Management and Armoring
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Winged Messengers for Conservation - Telling the Story with Eagles, Terns, and Wading Birds
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6:00 pm
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Happy Hour – Birders dip their beaks.
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7:00 pm
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Conservation Awards Dinner 1 – Walking the Walk
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Guest Speaker – Carl Hiaasen, Author (invited)
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SATURDAY, NOV. 3
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8:00 am
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Chapter Presidents’ Breakfast
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9:30 am
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Rally for Conservation – Renewing Audubon’s Action Agenda for 2008
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Preserving Land
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Saving Water
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Managing Growth
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Protecting Wildlife
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Slowing Climate Change
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Noon
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Lunch – Chapter Awards
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Chapter Exhibits: Exhibit space will be offered for Chapters at the Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront. Cost is free and spaces are limited so please contact Jacqui Sulek, Chapters Coordinator at jsulek@audubon.org or 850-251-1297 by October 22, 2007.
Volunteers are needed. Please join Audubon staff in volunteering a few hours during this exciting weekend. Contact jsulek@audubon.org with your availability.
Conference Registration is Open: Thursday 3 pm - 5:30 pm, Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday 9 am - noon.
Chapter exhibits will be on display Friday 9 am - 5pm and Saturday 9 am - noon.
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1 Evening event is open to the public for $40, but pre-register by Oct. 29 is required.
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