Monthly Programs & Conservation Presentations
Our monthly programs highlight current conservation research, regional bird science, habitat protection efforts, and practical ways individuals can support birds and ecosystems. These presentations connect our community with leading experts and reinforce our commitment to conservation through education and engagement.
Pensacola State College
The Baroco Center for Science – Building 21, Room 2142
Pensacola, FL 32504
Featured Program
The Florida Black Bear - David Jacob
The Florida Black Bear
David Jacob with Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
As northwest Florida grows, encounters with black bears occur more and more. It’s important to learn all we can about these amazing animals in order to better understand how to co-exist with them.
The presentation will delve into the history, biology, and behavior of the black bear. It will also cover the basics of managing human/bear conflict, including securing attractants, pet safety, and how to effectively deter bears from a property.
Mr. Jacob has worked with the FWCC as the West Panhandle Area Bear Biologist for four years.
He has an undergraduate degree in zoology and a master’s in environmental management from Duke University.
Prior to working with bears, he worked with several other species including iguanas, sea turtles, and wolves.
Past Programs
Alabama Birdlife and the Climate Crisis
Alabama Birdlife and the Climate Crisis: Changes, Challenges, and Choices
We are very excited to welcome native son, Dr. Scot Duncan back to Pensacola for what is sure to be an enlightening presentation.
Dr. Duncan will take us on a deep dive into what scientists have learned about the ways southeastern birds are being affected by climate change — and whether and how they are adapting.
We’ll also learn ways in which you can help birds during these critical times.
Why Alabama birds? Because Alabama birds are Florida birds are Mississippi birds, are Georgia birds, and so on. Bird conservation does not recognize state lines, and what affects one region affects us all.