Florida Birding & Nature Festival 2016

Celebrating Wildlife Corridors and the Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial
When: October 13-16, 2016
Where: Hillsborough Community College’s LEED-Gold Certified South Shore campus, 551 24th St. NE, Ruskin, FL 33570
The Florida Birding and Nature Festival’s mission is to promote appreciation and conservation of Florida’s wildlife and their habitats through responsible nature-based tourism and public awareness.

About Friends of County Parks

The Friends of the County Parks, established in 1988, is a group of concerned citizens joining together to promote financial and community support to the Hillsborough County Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Department. They develop public awareness of recreation as an important part of day-to-day life.

Funds provided by The Friends of the County Parks are used as a supplement to the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department budget and does not replace allocated tax dollars. These additional funds helps maintain, improve, and enhance services provided by the Parks, Recreation and Conservation Department. The Friends of the County Parks enjoys a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit exemption status.

Bird Festival Florida October registration

<p>Florida Birding and Nature Festival 2016 
Celebrating Wildlife Corridors and the  
Migratory Bird Treaty Centennial 
 
When: 
October 13-16, 2016 
Where: 
Hillsborough Community College’s LEED-Gold Certified 
 
 
South Shore campus, 551 24th St. NE, Ruskin, FL 33570 
 
The Florida Birding and Nature Festival’s mission is to promote 
appreciation and conservation of Florida’s wildlife and their habitats 
through responsible nature-based tourism and public awareness. 
 
Discover the wild side of Tampa Bay and beyond! 
 
Experience peak migration in some of the most important flyway stopovers in 
Florida. Learn about iconic species like alligators and panthers, birding and nature 
photography tips from professionals, plus the history and future of conservation 
efforts from local to global experts in their fields. This family-friendly festival also 
includes a variety of children’s activities. 
 
Festival registration gives you access to a 
wide array of field trips exploring both 
coastal and inland destinations in a five-
county region on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 14-16. 
 
Registration also includes more than 25 on-campus programs Friday and 
Saturday, on topics ranging from plants, insects, birds, reptiles, mammals, 
and more! There are presentations for all skill 
levels, including  
how-to workshops for creating wildlife habitat in your own back yard.  
 
Social events are open to the public (festival registration not required), and they include buffet dinners along 
with captivating presentations at the historic Firehouse Cultural Center in Ruskin.  
 
SOCIAL EVENTS 
 
Thursday, October 13th – “Stewards of the Land,” discussion with Hillsborough County eco-visionaries. 
Friday, October 14th – “The Global Owl Project,” keynote by project director David Johnson. 
Saturday, October 15th – “Florida Wildlife Corridors,” keynote by explorer and photographer Carlton Ward, Jr. 
 
DETAILS AND REGISTRATION ONLINE 
www.floridabirdingandnaturefestival.org  
 
For questions about registration or sponsorship,  
please contact Melanie Higgins 
 813-625-1271 or melanie@questecology.com. 
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