The Big Turtle Year: Celebrating Wild Turtles Across the United States
from Saturday, December 9, 2017 9:00AM to Saturday, December 9, 2017 11:00AM
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The Big Turtle Year: Celebrating Wild Turtles Across the United States George L. Heinrich (Heinrich Ecological Services; Florida Turtle Conservation Trust) Turtles play significant ecological roles, are visible elements in many habitats, and are the most endangered wildlife taxa in the world. While species from areas such as Asia, South America, and Madagascar often receive the majority of conservation attention, the plight of the 59 species which occur in the United States quietly goes unnoticed. During 2017, Florida Turtle Conservation Trust researchers are traveling throughout the country accompanied by other biologists and conservationists in an effort to see as many species as possible during a single year, while increasing awareness regarding their rich diversity, natural history, and conservation needs. Please join George L. Heinrich (Heinrich Ecological Services) for an engaging presentation on this yearlong adventure and conservation education project. For more information, please visit www.thebigturtleyear.org. This program is recommended for all ages. Reservation policy Before continuing, we would like to make you aware of our reservation policies. Cancellations - If your class is canceled for any reason you will be notified no less than 24 hours prior to class start. We will provide a full refund for cancellations made by Pinellas County Extension. Refunds may take up to 30 days to process. Payment - We require full payment at time of reservation so be prepared with a credit card to complete this transaction. Refunds - Refunds will be made in the event of a class cancellation or if the registrant requests a refund 24 hours prior to the class time. Reservations - You must be 18 to make a reservation. If you are under 18 and want to attend a class you must register and attend with a parent or guardian. The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information, and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions, or affiliations. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating.
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