Materials

Directions

Agenda (formatted for printing)

Directions to Tall Timbers (by Gil Nelson)

External Advisory Board Report

UF to Tall Timbers (Google)

NSF Site Visit Report

FSU to Tall Timbers (Google)

iDigBio Implementation Plan

Tall Timbers to Aloft Tallahassee (Google)

“Homework”:  iDigBio Staff Roles

Aloft Tallahasse to Andrew's Restaurant (Google)

                        Top Priorities for Years 3-5

Aloft Tallahassee to Wakulla Springs (Google)

                        iDigBio’s Most Pressing Needs

Wakulla Springs to FSU (Google)

                        Future Workshop Topics

Wakulla Springs to UF (Google)

iDigBio Explore Research Video

Draft Y2 Annual Report for iDigBio

iDigBio Retreat Presentation

9:00 AM

FLMNH van leaves from the front of Dickinson Hall for the Tall Timbers Research Station for those with a reservation.  There will be a quick stop at Building 105 to pick up folks before heading to Tallahassee.  All others need to carpool or drive separately.  Approximate drive times are 2½-3 hours from UF (~160 miles) and 30 minutes from FSU (~20 miles).

12:00 PM

Lunch at the Tall Timbers Research Station.  Box lunches and drinks will be provided onsite.  Feel free to walk around the property or enjoy the collections before the main program gets started.

1:00 PM

• Welcome
• iDigBio Progress
  • Key accomplishments
  • Community survey
  • Leadership & Management survey
  • EAB recommendations
  • NSF site visit recommendations
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• Strategic Plan
  • Staff roles
  • Priorities for Years 3-5
  • New funding, most pressing needs, etc.
  • Future workshop topics

5:00 PM

Adjourn to downtown Tallahassee.  FLMNH van leaves for the Aloft Tallahassee Downtown for check-in.  All others need to carpool or drive separately.

6:00 PM

Enjoy dinner with your colleagues.  A group reservation has been made at Andrew’s, which is within walking distance of the Aloft Tallahassee Downtown.

7:30 PM

A meeting room will be available for all at the Aloft Tallahassee Downtown to accommodate additional mingling and discussions.  The meeting room will be available until approximately 10:00 PM.

9:00 AM

Check-out from the Aloft Tallahassee Downtown.  FLMNH van leaves for Wakulla Springs State Park for those with a reservation.  All others need to carpool or drive separately.  Approximate drive time is 30 minutes from the Aloft Tallahassee Downtown (~16 miles).

9:30 AM

Let the fun begin!  “Home of one of the largest and deepest freshwater springs in the world, [Wakulla Springs State Park] plays host to an abundance of wildlife, including alligators, turtles, deer, and birds. Daily guided riverboat tours provide a closer view of wildlife, and glass bottom boat tours are offered when the water is clear. Swimming is a popular activity during the hot summer months. A nature trail offers a leisurely walk along the upland wooded areas of the park.”

12:00 PM

Enjoy lunch with your colleagues at the Wakulla Springs Lodge.  “You can enjoy magnificent cuisine and a beautiful view through the arched windows of the Ball Room Restaurant. The dining room features daily specials, fresh seafood and many local favorites including our 'World Famous' navy bean soup. Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.”

1:30 PM

FLMNH van leaves for UF for those with a reservation.  All others need to carpool or drive.  Approximate drive times are 2½-3 hours to UF (~150 miles) and 30 minutes to FSU (~17 miles).