Florida Society for Ethical Ecotourism

Mark your calendars! ☀️

We are bringing the 2026 Florida SEE Annual Meeting to beautiful Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center on June 13, 2026.

It’s going to be a day filled with inspiring conversations, fresh ideas, and time spent with others passionate about protecting Florida’s natural and cultural heritage.

Stay tuned for more details! We hope to see you there!

Join us next Wednesday, November 12 at 7pm to learn all about marsh and mangroves, the habitats and plants that make up our Florida estuaries! Register online at https://www.floridasee.org/events/florida-see-webinar-mangroves-and-salt-marsh-habitats-of-the-estuary

Register now for our next webinar on Marine Mammals of Florida, presented by Steve Burton of FAU!

Learn about the ecology of Florida’s marine mammals and the research and stranding response work that FAU Harbor Branch conducts in our state. We will also discuss best practices as to how to ensure we are boating safely and interacting responsibly with these marine mammals.

This webinar will take place on Wednesday, October 8 at 7pm EST. Register now for the webinar link and we will send you a reminder via email the day beforehand!
Register at: https://www.floridasee.org/events/florida-see-webinar-marine-mammals-of-florida

Don't forget to register for our next Florida SEE webinar coming up next Wednesday, September 10 at 7 pm! Register at https://bit.ly/3UGIbb4

Save the Date for the next Florida Society for Ethical Ecotourism Webinar!

🗓 Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
📍 Location: Online Webinar (Register to join)

Looking to elevate your ecotourism offerings and connect deeper with Florida’s unique ecosystems? Discover how the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) helps ecotour operators deliver authentic, science-based experiences that boost credibility, attract eco-conscious travelers, and promote sustainable tourism. Presented by Kate Rose, UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent for Charlotte County.

✨ Secure your spot now — participation is free, but registration is required! Click the link to register: https://bit.ly/3UGIbb4

Florida Master Naturalist Program
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

Learn about sand dunes on this week's Marine Science Minute with Florida Sea Grant!

Sand dunes are more than just piles of sand. They are critical to coastal resilience by acting as natural barriers, protecting our coasts from storms, erosion, and flooding—all while providing vital habitat for coastal wildlife. 🌱🐢  #MarineScienceMinute

Join us for our next webinar on September 10 at 7pm! Register at https://bit.ly/3UGIbb4

Save the Date for the next Florida Society for Ethical Ecotourism Webinar!

🗓 Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
📍 Location: Online Webinar (Register to join)

Looking to elevate your ecotourism offerings and connect deeper with Florida’s unique ecosystems? Discover how the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) helps ecotour operators deliver authentic, science-based experiences that boost credibility, attract eco-conscious travelers, and promote sustainable tourism. Presented by Kate Rose, UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent for Charlotte County.

✨ Secure your spot now — participation is free, but registration is required! Click the link to register: https://bit.ly/3UGIbb4

Florida Master Naturalist Program
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

An excellent guide can locate, identify, and describe the features and natural history of the flora and fauna encountered.
What can you tell me about this bird?

📸 Photo credit: Pete Corradino

Congratulations to Big Waters Land Trust for becoming a Florida SEE Certified Provider- Gold Level!
Big Waters Land Trust is dedicated to protecting lands and waterways in Southwest Florida through a variety of efforts including volunteer and educational programs.
Thank you Big Waters for your hard work and dedication to preserving natural Florida!
Check out the Florida SEE Certified Providers and information about certification here:
https://www.floridasee.org/certified-providers

Join Big Waters Land Trust on August 5th at the Louis and Gloria Flanzer Boys and Girls Club in Arcadia to make a beautiful pollinator garden! See details below and you can register here:
https://bigwaterslandtrust.org/event/arcadia-pollinator-garden-volunteer-planting/

Join Florida SEE Certified member CREW Land & Water Trust for a bioblitz - It's fun!

Join us for our August bioblitz at CREW Marsh Trails! 🪲🪶🐍

Get ready to photograph as many wildlife species as you can as we hike the trails and document biodiversity and species abundance at CREW!

Using the app, iNaturalist, participants will submit the species we observe to help build both our understanding of our many wildlife inhabitants and iNaturalist’s global spotting dataset 🌎

🎟️ For tickets and more info, visit the link in our bio or crewtrust.eventbrite.com

Registration is open for our next webinar! Join us on Wednesday, August 13th at 7pm for the next installment of the 2025 Florida Society for Ethical Ecotourism Webinar Series, all about seabirds!

Learn about Florida’s resident and migratory seabirds, their habitats, and threats these birds face. We will also discuss how seabirds serve as sentinels of the ocean and its resources, and how studying these populations can help us understand our marine environments.

Register online at tinyurl.com/FloridaSEEBirds