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 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.
"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).
PROGRAM AND SCHEDULE (see workshop details)
Fri., March 26
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| 1:00 pm |
Kayak the Ichetucknee River with 4 Rivers Audubon
(contact Jacqui Sulek) |
| 3:00 |
Registration in Lobby |
| 5:00 |
Ingathering/social hour |
| 6:00 |
Pizza Party, lakeside plaza |
| 7:00 |
Welcome – John Hankinson, Chairman of the Board, AOF |
| 8 - 9:30 |
Film (to be determined)
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Sat., March 27
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| 6:00 am |
Registration, Bivens Arm South |
| 6:00 |
Deluxe buffet breakfast, Bivens Arm South |
| 7 - 9:30 |
Field Trips |
| 10:00 |
Welcome and Orientation, Bivens Arm North |
| 10:15 |
Keynote – Pegeen Hanrahan, Mayor of Gainesville |
| 10:45 |
Keynote -- LoraKim Joyner, Avian veterinarian and researcher |
| 11:30 |
Lunch at Paramount, Chapter Recognition |
| 1:00 pm |
“Planning Wildlife-Friendly Florida Communities” |
| 2 - 3:15 |
Concurrent workshops: |
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“DOES YOUR CHAPTER NEED A MAKEOVER? #2” |
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“HOMETOWN DEMOCRACY” |
| 3:15 - 3:30 |
Break |
| 3:30 - 4:45 |
Concurrent workshops: |
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“THE CHANGING DYNAMICS OF WATER MANAGEMENT“ |
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“MEMBERSHIP, TECHNOLOGY AND YOU!” |
| 5 - 6:00 |
Social Hour, hospitality suite, local chapters hosting |
| 6:00 -- |
Dinner, field trips, etc. (choose your restaurant, dinner companions, and carpool)
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Sun., March 28
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| 6:00 am |
Deluxe buffet breakfast, Paramount |
| 7 - 9:30 |
Field trips |
| 8:30 - 9:40 |
Chapter Presentations: |
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TEACHER ECOLOGY WORKSHOPS, ST. PETE AUDUBON |
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OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM, FRANCIS WESTON AUDUBON |
| 9:45 - 10:55 |
Concurrent workshops: |
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“CATS INDOORS” |
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“RESTORING HABITATS IN BACKYARDS” |
| 11 - 11:30 |
“FINDING CONNECTIONS WITHIN AUDUBON” |
| 11:30 - noon |
Evaluation & wrap-up |
| 1:30 pm |
Ocklawaha River boat trip, Eureka
(see article)
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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
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