Field Trips & Classroom Programs
     There are over 3.9 million students in Florida, and each one of them should understand that every individual can have a positive influence on the environment and conservation. Each year we reach thousands of students through our education programs. These programs help people understand our work and how they too can make a difference. From groups of one or two people to classrooms of 30 or more, we produce programs that are tailored to each group's interests.
     We offer school groups of up to 30 students at a time the opportunity to make a field trip to our facility. Visiting classes are given a guided tour of our facility and observe the daily operations of our organization. We do not charge for our programs, which allows a greater number of groups to share the experience.

Outreach & Public Information
     Students aren't the only people we need to reach. We meet with many community groups such as the Coast Guard Auxiliary, local town Councils, women’s clubs and many others. We also participate in the Miami International Boat Show, which is an excellent forum for meeting boaters and fisherman.
     We're also partnering with other organizations on projects that seek to protect the environment by educating the public at large. The Seabird Station was instrumental in the development of the 'Don't Kill Pelicans With Kindness' campaign. This public information program provides the operators of marinas, piers and other angler hotspots with informational signs that warn patrons about the serious health risks posed by feeding fish scraps to pelicans.
     We worked with Seagrant and the Yamaha Billfish Tournament to make these signs a reality. This program has greatly reduced the number of pelicans we see with large fish bones stuck in the throat or stomach.

Networking & Professional Development
     Wildlife rehabilitation is a team effort. The volume of injured wildlife being treated nation wide is steadily increasing, so we're doing our part to help meet the demand. Our staff members are heavily involved in the Florida & National Wildlife Rehabilitators' Associations (FWRA & NWRA) as well as the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC). Each year we present seminars and papers that are designed to help other rehabilitators improve their skills, while fostering improved networking. Our Executive Director is serving on the NWRA’s Board of Directors as a vice-president and is chair of the Post Release Studies Committee. In the wake of 2004's devastating hurricane season, we're working with the FWRA to develop better networking and support capabilities among Florida's wildlife rehabilitators for disaster response.