Join the Center for Earth Jurisprudence on a three-day Ecological Immersion Academy with a focus on Florida’s Endangered Species.

Friday August 2, 2024: Meet on the campus of Barry Law in our Moot Courtroom for an informative lecture from Senior Conservation and Science Associate, Dr. Beth Brady, of Save The Manatee Club. Dr. Brady will discuss her work with manatees, which will provide an excellent introduction to our Academy. Jonathon Keene, Director of the Center for Earth Jurisprudence, will also provide information as it relates to the historical, current, and proposed legislative efforts to protect manatees in Florida. This lecture begins at 3pm and will be approximately two hours.

Saturday August 3, 2024: Meet on the campus of Barry Law and enjoy a relaxing private coach to Homosassa Springs State Park where guests will be introduced to the captive manatees at the Ellie Schiller Wildlife Park. Here we will learn about conservation and rehabilitation efforts to protect and treat at-risk manatees throughout the state of Florida. We will also have the opportunity to tour the park and learn about several other endangered and threatened species of Florida wildlife, and the efforts to preserve those animals through education, legislation, and activism. Our bus leaves Barry Law at 8am and will return by 6pm that afternoon.

Sunday August 4, 2024: Meet at Lake Monroe Wayside Park in Sanford, FL for a guided tour of Lake Monroe and the St. John’s River via kayak or paddleboard. We will tour the cypress groves and explore the natural habitat of the Florida manatee, where we will learn how factors from boat traffic to pollution affect the food supply and the very water these gentle giants call home. Plan to meet at Wayside Park by 10am, the tour begins at 10:30am.

This Event is limited to the first 25 students who sign up via the form below. Please ensure your contact information is correct as we will need to verify your participation prior to the event date.