We are thrilled to invite you to the virtual premiere of our short documentary film, "O2O: Path to Connection,” on Tuesday, August 13th, at 6:30 p.m. Join us for an inspiring evening celebrating the resilience, camaraderie, and connection of three military veterans during this film release and panel discussion. 🌿 After the screening, stay with us for an engaging panel discussion with the veteran trekkers and partners featured in the film. This is a unique opportunity to hear their firsthand experiences and insights on the expedition and the vital role of the O2O Wildlife Corridor. 📽️ Click the link below to register and watch for free: https://lnkd.in/evrMVa7j Can’t make it? No problem! Be sure to register and you will receive a replay link after the event. You can also check out PBS on August 15 for the statewide premiere thanks to our partnership with WEDU! Please share with your friends, family, and anyone who wants to learn more about the O2O and Wild Florida! North Florida Land Trust Florida Trail Association
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About us
The Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation champions a collaborative campaign to permanently connect, protect and restore the Florida Wildlife Corridor. We seek to elevate the tremendous work of our many conservation partners, combining conservation science with compelling imagery and rich storytelling to inspire the protection of our treasured landscape to support sustainable ecosystems and economies. Learn more: http://floridawildlifecorridor.org Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. #KeepFLWild!
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http://floridawildlifecorridor.org
External link for Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation
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- Environmental Services
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- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Tampa, FL
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2010
- Specialties
- Conservation, Storytelling, Advocacy, Wildlife, Land and Water, Art for conservation, Natural Resource protection, Corridor CPR (Connect, Protect, Restore), Working Lands conservation, Conservation Expeditions, and Keeping Florida Wild
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Tampa, FL 33601, US
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Congratulations to our Board Chairman Paul "P.J." Marinelli, who was just appointed to the Florida Greenways and Trails Council! Link: https://lnkd.in/eUrF2Bji
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We’re excited to announce Connectivity101 — a free, online course developed with our partners in the Wildlife Connect Initiative with technical support from UNDP Learning for Nature! Register for the course to learn about conserving and restoring ecological connectivity to support a healthy planet. WWF, Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas (WCPA) Register here: https://lnkd.in/dwQB45CY
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Lens & Land: Stories of Conservation 📷️🌿 Join us on Wednesday, July 31, at 6 p.m. for Lens & Land: Stories of Conservation, a panel discussion for the Connect & Protect exhibit. Hear from two photographers and featured multi-generational landowner conservationists. In the spirit of Cody Johnson's song "Dirt Cheap," which celebrates the simplicity and value of hard work and dedication to the land, our panelists will share their experiences, challenges, and successes in land stewardship and when photographing the properties now in permanent conservation status. Topics of Discussion: The importance of land conservation Sustainable farming and ranching practices Overcoming challenges in land management The role of community and collaboration in protecting natural resources How photographing these properties is essential for storytelling and ongoing conservation efforts Featured Panelists: Lori Schirard Grubb and J. Brantley Schirard, Landowners & Conservationists Lauren Y. Yoho, Conservation Photographer George McKenzie JR, Conservation Photographer RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/e6YQ92Jt Wild Space Gallery, 2606 Fairfield Avenue South Bldg 7 St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Photos of Grubb Ranch by George McKenzie JR / Wildpath
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Clemons Oak Creek was recently approved for a conservation easement at the June 12, 2024, meeting of the Governor and Cabinet through the Florida Forever Program. The 1,801-acre property is in Okeechobee County and within the Florida Wildlife Corridor. The property is also in the Avon Park Air Force Range Sentinel Landscape. Thank you to the landowners, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and Keith Fountain Law for coming together to protect this land. Clemons Oak Creek is used as a working land for cattle, watermelon crops, sod production, and wildlife management. The property contains the headwaters of Oak Creek and two creeks that flow into Kissimmee River, which are protected through flowage easements. The land provides habitat for Florida burrowing owls, gopher tortoises, crested caracara, and more. Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Photos by Lauren Y. / Wildpath Map by Angeline Meeks, Live Wildly Foundation
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Only 8 days left to submit your application to be a trekker during our fall expedition! If you or someone you know is an adventurous Floridian in Collier, Lee, Hendry, or Glades counties, keep reading. If you know someone with an authentic and deep connection to the natural and cultural heritage of southwest Florida, this may be an opportunity for them! This fall, we are set to embark on a new Expedition through critical connections in southwest Florida. From November 15-22, the “Strand to Slough” Expedition will explore the southwestern edge of the Florida Wildlife Corridor. The Expedition will involve a multi-day journey of hiking, biking, and paddling through private and public lands vital to conserving Corridor connectivity. Family heritage, community connection, and spiritual significance are the types of mission ties we seek in Expedition Trekkers. The Expedition will be filmed and photographed to document the journey and develop a short film about the experience. Our previous Expeditions have resulted in award-winning films that amplify our mission to connect, protect, and restore the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Want to learn more? You can find full Trekker requirements and application instructions at the link below. Restrictions may apply. https://lnkd.in/eDkK3hGZ 📸: Alex Freeze
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After an incredible year as an intern, I am thrilled to announce that I am starting a full-time position as Content Coordinator for the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation! I really appreciate everyone who has followed along so far, the support and interest in my work really means a lot to me. I would also like to give a huge thanks to everyone at the Corridor Foundation for believing in me and giving me the resources to grow and thrive as a photographer, writer, and communications professional. This really is a dream come true and I’m excited to continue to advocate for a connected wild Florida!
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We're hiring! The Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation is seeking a seasoned and strategic leader to oversee and implement our urgent corridor conservation program. This role will work closely with regional and local agencies, conservation organizations and the private sector. The Conservation Director will convene and collaborate with key partners around time sensitive challenges to connectivity, co-developing tactical solutions with partners in local geographies identified as urgent corridor priorities. Success will depend on the ability to assess and adapt; you will be expected to track progress, collective effort, and changes in connectivity threats. This role will stand up and oversee a small team and work closely with core partner organizations. Full job description and application instructions linked below: https://lnkd.in/e-GgKJZr
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Heartland Wildlife Corridor Florida Forever Project – Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch has been newly approved for a conservation easement through Florida Forever at the June 12 meeting of the Governor and Cabinet. The property is a 1,977-acre cattle ranch within the Florida Wildlife Corridor and Highlands County. Thank you to the landowner, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and Keith Fountain Law for coming together to make this conservation easement possible. Dark Hammock Legacy Ranch is a working cattle ranch that is located south of Highlands Hammock State Park. The ranch is part of the Heartland Wildlife Corridor project, which will create a contiguous corridor of conservation lands along the western edge of Lake Wales Ridge. The ranch contains the headwaters of Fisheating Creek, which flows into Lake Okeechobee. Habitat for the Florida burrowing owl, swallow-tailed kite, Florida panther, sandhill crane, southeastern fox squirrel, and many other species is protected through the conservation of this land. Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Photos by Lauren Y. / Wildpath Map by Angeline Meeks, Live Wildly Foundation
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Myakka Ranchlands Florida Forever Project – Quail Creek Ranch is a 2,650-acre property within the Florida Wildlife Corridor that was recently approved for a conservation easement through the Florida Forever Program at the June 12 meeting of the Governor and Cabinet. Thank you to the landowners, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and Florida Conservation Group for coming together to protect this land. Quail Creek Ranch is a working landscape for cattle within Hardee County. The ranch is located between the Myakka River and Peace River watersheds and contains the headwaters of Owen Creek, a tributary of the Myakka River. The land provides habitat for gopher tortoises, sandhill cranes, fox squirrels, white-tailed deer, and more. Florida Department of Environmental Protection, FLORIDA CONSERVATION GROUP INC, Photos 1, 3, and 5 by Lauren Yoho/Wildpath, Photos 2 and 4 by Carlton Ward Jr / Wildpath Map by Angeline Meeks, Live Wildly Foundation
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