A) Bringing it Home: Sea Level Rise and Coastal Bird Nesting Areas

How will sea level rise affect coastal bird nesting areas on your favorite beaches? Where will the birds nest and rest when beaches are flooded? In this session, presenters will utilize online, easy-to-use viewer tools to illustrate how coastal bird habitat will be reshaped by the ocean and how scientists look for upland areas that could become future shorebird habitat. If you love coastal birds or help as an Audubon bird steward, plan on attending this session to hear from experts working in the field about the greatest challenges facing our coastal birds and - most importantly - what you can do to help. 

B) One Audubon: Identifying Barriers and Crafting Solutions to Diversity in Conservation

Florida is a big state and as diverse as it comes. Yet, the conservation movement still struggles with attracting diverse and nontraditional partners. The challenges that face South Florida are different than those experienced in the Panhandle. The Audubon Assembly is the one time of year where a large part of the Florida conservation community comes together. This year we’re using the power of One Audubon to identify barriers and craft creative solutions to break through. Join us for an interactive workshop on diversity and leave with a bag-full of innovative ideas to take back to your chapter and community. Together for more. Juntos por más. Ansanm pou plis.

C) Advocates Needed: Making the Case for Florida’s Conservation Lands to Public Officials

The Audubon family was instrumental in the passage of Amendment 1 last November. Now, conservation projects across Florida need advocates like never before. In this session, you will hear from leading land conservation professionals to learn how you can be a successful advocate on behalf of new conservation purchases and improved land management. This is your chance to learn how you can make a real difference for land conservation in your local community. Together we will make the promise of Amendment 1 a reality.

D) 2016 Conservation Priority Agenda Setting Session – Approving Audubon Florida’s State and Regional Priorities

Audubon Florida and the seven Regional Conservation Committees representing Florida’s 44 chapters present their 2016 Conservation Priorities for final adoption. Don’t miss the opportunity to weigh in on our conservation goals for the coming year. The final package will be presented for approval by the Audubon Florida Board of Directors after the close of Assembly.