The Fish and Wildlife Research Institute
(FWRI) is asking the public to report observations of
horseshoe crab mating activities in order to help biologists
identify nesting beaches around the state. Visit the
FWRI Web site to learn more.
The Nature Conservancy's Jay Watch
program needs your help! Jay Watch citizen science
volunteers assist with monitoring populations of the endemic
scrub-jay and scrub vegetation conditions. This data helps land
managers determine where prescribed fire is needed for the survival
of fire-dependent species like the scrub-jay. Visit the Jay Watch Web site for more information.
The Painted Bunting Observer Team (PBOT)
Project at the University of North Carolina Wilmington
(UNCW) needs your assistance! Read the news release to find out more about this
volunteer opportunity.
The Florida Shorebird Alliance
(FSA) is a statewide partnership of government and
non-government organizations committed to advancing shorebird and
seabird conservation in Florida through coordinated and
collaborative work that helps identify and address important needs
with regard to research, management, education, outreach, and
public policy. Visit the FSA Web site
to learn more.
The Florida Bird Conservation
Initiative is a voluntary public-private partnership that
seeks to promote the sustainability of native Florida birds and
their habitats through coordinated efforts that strategically
address critical needs related to conservation planning, delivery
of conservation programs, research and monitoring, education and
outreach, and public policy. Visit the FBCI Web site to learn about citizen science
volunteer opportunities.
Note: Under Florida law, e-mail
addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail
address released in response to a public records request, do not
send electronic mail to this entity. Instead use the mailing
addresses or phone numbers provided.
All photographs are credited to the Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
State Employees can volunteer
under the Governor's Mentoring Program. Visit the Volunteer Florida
Foundation or you may contact your Agency's Personnel
Office.
Read how Federal
Employees can volunteer under the Rules in CPM98.