16. Conserving Wild Florida

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Conservation is a word we all grew up knowing, but what does it really mean and how does it relate to other big topics we've discussed on the podcast?

Lean into a conversation that covers an array of conservation issues and projects, from Eastern Indigo snakes and land acquisition to Florida's aquifer and efforts to create a Florida Wildlife Corridor, this episode will bring clarity to an overwhelming word, equipping you to talk knowledgably on the topics and engage in additional learning if something piques your interest.

Guests:

Mark Brewer, Central Florida Foundation

Dr. James Bogan, Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens and the Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation

Jay Exum, Wildlife Biologist, Consultant, Nonprofit Board Member and Philanthropist

Traci Deen, Conservation Florida

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