Friends of Wildlife to host biologist
Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife will host Amy Clifton, regional biologist for Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The Endangered Species status of our burrowing owl was upgraded from “Species of Special Concern” to “Threatened.” The “Imperiled Species Management Plan” went into effect on Jan.1 . Clifton will explain the new mandates.
Residents, visitors, builders and Realtors will be responsible for ensuring that this delicate creature is properly respected and protected. Come to learn how you can help to keep the burrowing owls in Cape Coral forever.
The Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife Speaker Schedule 2018-2019:
* Oct. 9 Florida burrowing owl status upgraded to “Threatened.” New guidelines explained. Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission; Amy Clifton and Craig Faulhaber
* Nov. 13 Global Warming and its effects on Wildlife; Environmentalist Ariel Hoover
* Dec. 11 Invasive Species Program: Nile Monitor and Tegus Lizards and Iguanas; Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission; Dan Quinn
* Jan. 8 Sea Turtles Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation; Kelley Sloan.
* Feb. 12 Burrowing Owl Festival Planning
* March 12 Black Bears Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission; Sarah Pelier Burrowing Owl Festival Celebration Potluck
* April 9 Burrowing Owl Research, University of Florida; Alli Smith
* May To be announced.
The organization meets from 7-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at Rotary Park, 5505 Rose Garden Way.