January 9 - 11, 2020
South Seas Island Resort in Captiva, Florida
Hosted by the "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society
35th Annual Everglades
Coalition Conference
The Coalition's Annual Conference seeks to raise critical, timely issues for in-depth debates in an open, accessible forum. Community leaders and political figures come to discuss their positions, pledge their support and offer challenges to the community. The conference is attended by decision-makers from federal, state, local and tribal governments, agency representatives, stakeholders and a vast array of public and private interests including scientists, educators, contractors, conservationists, the media, students and the general public. The conference is the largest annual forum to advance Everglades conservation and restoration.
Check out our conference brochure HERE!
Register HERE for the 35th Annual Everglades Coalition Conference on January 9-11, 2020 at South Seas Island Resort in Captiva, Florida.
The Everglades Coalition is proud to hold the 35th annual conference at South Seas Island Resort, 5400 Plantation Road, Captiva Island, Florida 33924. Special rate of $199/night (plus tax) is available for limited rooms on a first-come first-served basis through December 10th, 2019. Please call 1-800-282-3402, and reference “Everglades Coalition 2020” for the discounted rate or visit www.southseas.com for online booking – discount code 0X67A5.
2020 Confernce Field Trips
Cruise Pine Island Sound with Captiva Cruises
Enjoy a cruise aboard Captiva Cruises' motor catamaran on Sunday, January 12th from 9:30am to 11:30am. Learn about the cultural and natural history of the area including historic fish houses of Pine Island Sound, Useppa Island, Cabbage Key, and Cayo Costa State Park. Dolphins and a variety of birds are often seen along the way. Reservations are required. Captiva Cruises will not charge for this special opportunity for conference attendees, however a minimum of 20 passengers is required.
Reservations may be obtained by calling Captiva Cruises (239-472-5300).
Tarpon Bay Explorers Discounted Kayaks, Cruises and Tram Tours
Enjoy a 10% discount on all kayak, cruise and tram tours from January 9th to January 12th. On Saturday, the cruises and kayak tours will be discounted 25% off for the “Ding” Darling Refuge 75th Anniversary Celebration. Mention that you are attending the Everglades Coalition Conference to receive the discount. Check out their website for more information. Call (239)-472-8900 to make your reservation.
Schedule as follows:
Cruises Daily - 11:00am, 1:30pm, and 4:00pm
Kayak Tours Daily - 10:00am
Trams Tour – Thursday: 10:00am, 11:30am, 1:00pm, 2:00pm, and 3:00pm and Saturday – Sunday: 10:00am, 12:30pm, and 3:00pm
Check out our conference brochure HERE!
