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  4th Annual Southwest Florida Birding & Wildlife Festival January 18-20, 2008 Whether you are a birding expert or simply enjoy wildlife, don’t miss the Fourth Annual Southwest Florida Birding and Wildlife Festival at Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve. This event provides an excellent opportunity to learn about birds and the rich wildlife of this region. Presentations by bird and wildlife experts, as well as a host of activities relating to wildlife biology and conservation, will take place at the Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center January 18-20.  PresentationsPresentations for this year’s festival will be kicked off with a fabulous keynote address on Friday, January 18 at 7:00 pm, featuring Scott Wiedensaul. The noted author and naturalist will be presenting his latest book, Of a Feather, A Brief History of American Birding, and will also be available to sign copies of his book before and after the presentation. Books may be purchased at the time of the presentation. For more information on Scott, visit his website: The following schedule of presentations will take place in our auditorium:
Friday, January 18:
Randy McCormick, Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Dr. Ken Meyer, Avian Research and Conservation Institute Dr. Reed Bowman, Archbold Biological Station Larry Richardson, US Fish & Wildlife Service Scott Weidensaul, noted author and naturalist Saturday, January 19:
Pete Thayer, Thayer Birding Software Dr. Jerry Jackson, Professor of Ecological Sciences at Florida Gulf Coast University Dave Graff, Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve Jayson Horadam
Dr. Jerry Lorenz, Audubon of Florida Lynda White, Audubon Center for Birds of Prey Ted Below, Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
Activities:
The following activities will take place in the Buttonwood Room: Friday
Mike Malloy Sandy and Carl Greenbaum Saturday:
Pete Thayer Sunday:
Mike Malloy Sandy and Carl Greenbaum Other activities will include:
Pre-registration is not required to attend presentations or activities; seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. A food vendor providing made-to-order sandwiches and refreshments will be on site during lunch hours throughout the weekend  Field TripsA highlight of the festival is the opportunity to participate in Field Trips to 18 locations around the region, including Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, Tigertail Beach/Sand Dollar Lagoon. Space on field trips is limited and pre-registration is required to participate Festival Admission: Cost: $20 for adults (3-day pass), $10 (single day admission) and free for kids 12 and under. Field Trips carry an additional charge. Schedule and Registration Click below for a complete schedule of field trips. |
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Big Cypress National
