This opportunity is curated through the UF TESI Environmental Leaders Network. Opportunities posted through the Network may not be affiliated with the Florida Museum or TESI, but are shared with UF undergraduate students who want to learn more about environmental research, education and outreach, and civic engagement.
Host Organization
Tropical Audubon Society
Description
The Tropical Audubon Ambassador Program is a free education series designed to activate environmental ambassadors who want to beat the drum for South Florida’s unique and increasingly endangered ecosystems. Field trips are back by popular demand, and the fall interactive virtual sessions will also offer the option of participating in either English or Spanish. Participants will receive comprehensive advocacy training from environmental experts and will gain an in-depth knowledge of our region’s cornerstone ecosystems: The Everglades, Pine Rocklands, Tropical Hardwood Hammocks, and Biscayne Bay. The goal is to empower participants to activate their “Tropical Audubon Ambassador” education on behalf of South Florida’s wild places and their indigenous wildlife. The virtual Zoom format allows aspiring ambassadors remote flexibility and the ease of engaging in Q&A during online sessions. Recorded versions of the meetings will also be available to registered participants.
To qualify for a Certificate of Program Completion, participants are required to complete the “Civics 101” and “Campaigns” sessions and choose at least one “track” of interest — Everglades, Pine Rocklands/Hardwood Hammocks, and/or Biscayne Bay. Each track is comprised of three in-depth virtual sessions.
Dates & Times
- Tuesdays, August 29-November 9, 6:30-7:30 pm, unless otherwise noted
- Civics 101: August 29
- Campaigns: September 5
- Everglades: September 12, 19, 26
- Pine Rocklands/Hardwood Hammocks: October 3, 10, 17
- Biscayne Bay: October 24 & November 2, 9
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Qualifications
Tropical Audubon Ambassadors are passionate environmental advocates who want to make a lasting impact on conservation in Miami-Dade County. Ambassadors are a committed group of volunteers who care deeply about protecting the habitat of birds and other wildlife. Anyone 18 and older is invited to join the Tropical Audubon Ambassador Program. they will provide you with the training and experience to participate in environmental advocacy within your community.