SW FL Education Meeting - 013125


Friday, January 31, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EST)
Category: Local Events

Register using the registration form here.

8:30-9am: Check in 

9-10a: Friend or Foe? Navigating Native vs. Invasive Vegetation
This session explores the significance of native and invasive vegetation in local parks and preserves. Participants will gain knowledge and tools that promote ecosystem restoration in natural areas.

10-11am: Ready, Set, Respond
Discover the Lee County Emergency Role (E-Role) Program in action and gain practical, easy-to-follow strategies for staying prepared during emergencies. Through interactive activities and simple tips, you’ll learn how to handle tough situations with confidence—whether at work or home. Let’s make responding to the unexpected easier and less stressful!

 

11am-12pm: New Hire Onboarding…Make it Great!
Come explore ways to improve the new hire onboarding process at your agency to create an effective, memorable, and great experience for your new team members!  

 

12-1p: Lunch & Roundtable Discussion

 

1-2p: Integrating Recreation Staff into Emergency Response Plans
Best practices for incorporating recreation staff into broader emergency response frameworks, including roles, responsibilities, and communication protocols.

2-3p: Click, Share, Connect: Elevating Parks & Recreation with Digital Tools
Unlock the potential of digital marketing with tools you already have at your fingertips! In this engaging session, discover how to elevate your Parks & Recreation storytelling with quick and impactful video content—created in just 10 minutes or less. Learn proven strategies from industry leaders who are effectively using digital tools to connect and engage with their audiences both online and offline. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned marketer, you'll walk away with actionable tips to streamline your content creation, boost engagement, and share your park's story like never before.

FRPA will provide certificate of completion of the approved amount of CEUs following events, in person or virtual. It is the professional's responsibility to maintain these records for any appropriate certifications.

We ask that if you are ill that you do not attend FRPA functions in person.

OUR SPEAKERS

Carrie Dill, Environmental Specialist, Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources

Nathalie Smith, Environmental Specialist, Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources

Ashley Turner, Social Media Manager, Charlotte County

Breanna Benevenga, Public Relations Manager, Charlotte County Community Services

Marc Solomon, Recreation Superintendent, Charlotte County Community Services

Chad Campbell, Aquatic Coordinator, Charlotte County Community Services

Nancy Pizzino, Recreation Superintendent, Charlotte County Community Services

Kathy Cahill, CPRP, Human Resources Coordinator, Lee County Government

Thank you to our Sponsor: