Florida Wildlife Federation

#GivingTuesday is here! Today, we ask you to join in the giving spirit and help protect Florida's wildlife by making a charitable contribution to the Florida Wildlife Federation. Since 1936, you’ve helped us protect what makes our state so special - our unique and beautiful wildlife - and together, we've made significant achievements in conservation. But our wild species and places face continued threats from overdevelopment, climate change, and pollution, and we need your support now more than ever. With your gift today, you can build a legacy in conservation and ensure that future generations inherit a Florida rich in Wild wonder! Donate here: https://lnkd.in/gtDEfw3c #GivingTuesday2023 #Philanthropy #FloridaWildlife #Wildlife #Conservation

Marney Richards, FWF's Education Coordinator, recently attended Florida Project Learning Tree’s (PLT) 2023 Facilitator Retreat, which offered facilitators an opportunity to learn what’s new with PLT and join in new outdoor learning activities. Facilitators are the backbone of #ProjectLearningTree and have successfully trained over 500,000 educators to use PLT materials and continue to assist in expanding the reach of the program nationwide. Learn more about how the Federation uses education as a tool for conservation by visiting https://lnkd.in/gAzr7FBb Pictured: Marney Richards (right) and another science educator use basic instruments to measure wind speed and direction in an activity called "Field, Forest, and Stream." This exercise helps students learn how nonliving elements impact living elements in an ecosystem. #KeepFLWild #EnvironmentalEducation #Educate #Conservation #Education

Following the Florida Wildlife Federation's Annual Business Meeting held on September 23 at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales, the organization is pleased to announce its 2023-2024 Board of Directors. The Federation Board will continue to be led by Dave Preston, who remains as Chairman. He will be supported by Laurie Hood, Matt Erpenbeck, and Bobbie Lindsay, all serving as Vice-Chairs. Learn more about the talented and diverse team leading the Federation's conservation work at https://lnkd.in/g7PUW-Pz #KeepFLWild #FloridaWildlife #Conservation

Are you interested in a career in conservation? 🐾 The Florida Wildlife Federation is currently hiring for a Conservation Policy Director. This position will be a key part of the Federation’s leadership team, providing oversight and advisement for the evolving landscape of Florida conservation policy to ensure the Federation’s advocacy efforts and outreach are in line with our strategic goals and messaging. For more information, including application instructions, please visit https://lnkd.in/gZQSe6MB

We often talk about our talented team at FWF - but this is pretty cool! Matt Erpenbeck, Vice-Chair of the Federation's Board of Directors, has been featured in Vero News and recognized for his exceptional landscape photography. "'I lived and played among the great landscapes in Florida but took them for granted when I was younger,' says Erpenbeck, contemplatively. 'Now with Florida’s population explosion, some of my favorite playgrounds are gone, only to be replaced with new housing developments. I guess the main reason I choose to photograph landscapes is to capture their image before it’s too late.'" - VeroNews.com https://lnkd.in/gCsgJJ4k #KeepFLWild #wildlifephotography

The Florida Wildlife Federation is privileged to be led by a passionate, talented, and diverse Board of Directors. These individuals help guide our mission and work and ensure that our programs effectively help to protect Florida's wild places, iconic species, and natural resources. Youth Conservation Director, Mason Theurer, is an active sportsman and wilderness enthusiast of Central Florida. With a background in GIS, he hopes to create a more sustainable future land-use model, and spread a passion of conservation to his peers. Mason is also a member of the Kissimmee Valley Audobon Society and will be attending graduate school at UF to research how land use can impact imperiled species in Florida. Thanks for all you do to #KeepFLWild, Mason! To learn more about the FWF team or about how you can get involved, visit: https://lnkd.in/gWdt8fhh

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Monumental opportunities for water, soil, and wildlife across the country if Congress protects the $20 billion earmarked for conservation in the 2023 Farm Bill.

“With $20 billion earmarked for conservation, the 2023 Farm Bill is an immense opportunity for Florida. Delivering much-needed funding to vital conservation programs that provide incentives for farmers, ranchers and landowners to, among other things, improve water quality and enhance wildlife habitat, while creating more outdoor recreation opportunities. Protecting the $20 billion is crucial to conserving lands so our children and their children have a chance to enjoy them. Congress made a promise to deliver on this once-in-a-generation opportunity to fundamentally improve conservation across the country. Now it’s time to follow through.” Read more from Florida Wildlife Federation President and CEO, Sarah Gledhill, via the Miami Herald. #KeepFLWild