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We are lucky to live in one of the most biodiverse hotspots in the United States. Our region features many acres of old-growth pines, cypresses, and oaks. To celebrate our community forests, Apalachee Audubon is partnering with the Old-Growth Forest Network (OGFN), a national network of protected, publicly accessible heritage forests, to highlight and promote the unique old-growth and native forests in the Florida panhandle. Our goal is to increase community awareness, education, and enjoyment of these special places.
Two Events that will take place over two days:
Thursday, February 18 from 7-8 PM EST via Zoom
There will be a virtual kick-off event which will also serve as our monthly chapter meeting. This program will be a panelist discussion with local forest experts hosted by Tom Flanigan, and other ways to explore and enjoy our forests. Our panelists include Shane Wellendorf, Conservation Coordinator at Tall Timbers Research Station; Robin Will, longtime Supervisory Refuge Ranger and environmental educator at St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge; Chuck Hess, Wakulla County Commissioner and retired wildlife biologist on the Apalachicola National Forest; and Terry Baker, CEO Society of American Foresters. Baker also previously held a variety of roles within the USDA Forest Service, including the Apalachicola National Forest. Read the biographies of our panelists here.
The program is free, but registration is required. Use this link to register for the Thursday evening zoom program: http://bit.ly/34YGPiq
