Natural History Speaker Series-The Bird that Saved Itself
About this Event
Come join us as our speaker explores how the Everglade Snail Kite’s surprising adaptability offers hope for conservation in a rapidly changing Florida.
About the Speaker
Hilary Flower, PhD, Professor, Eckerd College-St. Petersburg, FL
Hilary Flower is professor of Environmental Studies at Eckerd College where she teaches about wetlands and global environmental change and researches how climate change and sea level rise affect the Everglades. Her first book was released in March 2026. “The Kite and the Snail: An Endangered Bird, Its Unlikely Prey, and a Story of Hope in a Changing World,” published by the University Press of Florida.
About the Natural History Speaker Series
The Natural History Speaker Series is a free community program featuring engaging presentations on the natural and cultural history of Florida by experts in their fields.
Each month, attendees hear from scientists, researchers, conservationists, educators, authors, and other professionals on topics ranging from native wildlife and ecosystems to archaeology, history, and environmental stewardship.
Presentations typically last about one hour and are followed by a question-and-answer session.
Registration is encouraged to help us plan for attendance.
If you're unable to attend in person, recordings will be made available on-demand in our Speaker Series Library and on YouTube.
The Natural History Speaker Series is co-sponsored by the Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve and the City of St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation Department.
Support the Friends of Boyd Hill
The Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting environmental education, conservation, and community programming at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.
Learn more, become a member, or support our work at www.friendsofboydhill.org
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