Environmental Education Update

by Erin White

ECO LEARNING at Rookery Bay

On December 5th, Florida SEE's executive director, John Kiseda presented a "Lunch and Learn" lecture at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Reserve titled "Being An Eco Traveler In Southwest Florida".

The event was well-received, an indication that Florida SEE's newest educational series will be equally as appreciated - read on for more information!

COMING SOON: Eco Traveler Series for 2013

In partnership with Lee County Parks & Recreation, Florida SEE will present a three-installment Eco Traveler Series at The Eco Living Center, Rutenberg Park, Fort Myers. Sessions are tentatively set for January, February, and March; details will be announced as soon as they are finalized!

BREVARD COUNTY Ecotour Providers, Fall Meeting

A meeting of the Brevard County Ecotour Providers was held on November 20th at the Coco Beach Public Library. Meetings in Brevard are held quarterly, and are co-sponsored by Florida SEE, Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program, Brevard Nature Alliance and Brevard Extension Services Office.

Speakers included Holly Abeels, Brevard Marine Agent, who spoke about the Florida Master Naturalist program; Dr. Rachel Wentz of the Florida Public Archeology Nework, whose talk about Florida pre-history was very well received; and Ben Evans, Florida SEE board member, who walked through the Florida SEE certification self-assessment with the audience.

Are you an ecotour provider in Brevard interested in attending quarterly educational meetings? Contact Kathy Hill for details about future meetings.

ECOTOUR PROVIDER Webinar Series Continues in 2013

We're taking a break in December, but coming back strong during January and February with two new webinars in the Ecotour Provider Series:

Thursday January 24th 2013 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am
"Evaluating Your Programs and Tours"
Presented by Joy Hazell, Sea Grant Extension Agent, University of Florida/IFAS

CLICK to REGISTER for "Evaluating Your Programs and Tours"
Thursday February 21st 2013 - 10:30 - 11:30 am
"Wildlife Disturbance Issues and Monitoring Your Environmental Impact as An Ecotour Provider"
Presented by Liz Sparks, Recreation Planner, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

REGISTRATION - coming soon!

Additional webinars will be scheduled throughout 2013. Registration is FREE for all Florida SEE members, or $10 for non-members

CALL FOR TOPICS and SPEAKERS: Is there a topic you would like to learn about, or a speaker you would like to hear? Email JohnKiseda@FloridaSEE.org with your suggestions!

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Environmental Education Update by Erin White ECO LEARNING at Rookery Bay On December 5th, Florida SEE's executive director, John Kiseda presented a "Lunch and Learn" lecture at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Reserve titled "Being An Eco Traveler In Southwest Florida". The event was well-received, an indication that Florida SEE's newest educational series will be equally as appreciated - read on for more information! COMING SOON: Eco Traveler Series for 2013 In partnership with Lee County Parks & Recreation, Florida SEE will present a three-installment Eco Traveler Series at The Eco Living Center, Rutenberg Park, Fort Myers. Sessions are tentatively set for January, February, and March; details will be announced as soon as they are finalized! BREVARD COUNTY Ecotour Providers, Fall Meeting A meeting of the Brevard County Ecotour Providers was held on November 20th at the Coco Beach Public Library. Meetings in Brevard are held quarterly, and are co-sponsored by Florida SEE, Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program, Brevard Nature Alliance and Brevard Extension Services Office. Speakers included Holly Abeels, Brevard Marine Agent, who spoke about the Florida Master Naturalist program; Dr. Rachel Wentz of the Florida Public Archeology Nework, whose talk about Florida pre-history was very well received; and Ben Evans, Florida SEE board member, who walked through the Florida SEE certification self-assessment with the audience. Are you an ecotour provider in Brevard interested in attending quarterly educational meetings? Contact Kathy Hill for details about future meetings. ECOTOUR PROVIDER Webinar Series Continues in 2013 We're taking a break in December, but coming back strong during January and February with two new webinars in the Ecotour Provider Series: Thursday January 24th 2013 - 10:30 am to 11:30 am "Evaluating Your Programs and Tours" Presented by Joy Hazell, Sea Grant Extension Agent, University of Florida/IFAS CLICK to REGISTER for "Evaluating Your Programs and Tours" Thursday February 21st 2013 - 10:30 - 11:30 am "Wildlife Disturbance Issues and Monitoring Your Environmental Impact as An Ecotour Provider" Presented by Liz Sparks, Recreation Planner, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission REGISTRATION - coming soon! Additional webinars will be scheduled throughout 2013. Registration is FREE for all Florida SEE members, or $10 for non-members CALL FOR TOPICS and SPEAKERS: Is there a topic you would like to learn about, or a speaker you would like to hear? Email JohnKiseda@FloridaSEE.org with your suggestions! Take me back to the newsletter
The Florida SEE Grapevine - December, 2012