American Daughters of Conservation - FL Chapter

06/15/2026

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If not, you're missing out on conservation news, upcoming events, member spotlights, volunteer opportunities, and updates from chapters across the country.

Take a few minutes to check out the June issue and see what ADC has been up to. Then be sure to subscribe so you can stay in the know and never miss an update!

June Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/3d1dadc614f1/september-2025-newsletter-21565352?e=18af9314fc

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06/03/2026

📢OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM THE FLORIDA CHAPTER OF AMERICAN DAUGHTERS OF CONSERVATION📢

We would like to apologize for the unintended consequences of attending a past ADC Florida Meet & Greet, including:

• Making new friends who share your passion for the outdoors
• Discovering new hunting, fishing, trapping, and conservation opportunities
• Finding yourself inspired to try new adventures
• Leaving with a calendar fuller than when you arrived

Despite these known side effects, we have continued scheduling Meet & Greets across the state.

If you're willing to accept the risk of building friendships, making memories, and becoming more involved in conservation, we invite you to join us at an upcoming event.

View upcoming events at adconserve.org/upcoming-events

We appreciate your understanding as we continue connecting women through conservation and the outdoors.

05/29/2026

🥁🥁 DRUMROLL PLEASE... 🥁🥁

The wait is over! We are excited to announce the selected attendees for our 2026 Reclaiming the Swamp event series!

Congratulations to everyone listed below. We can't wait to share these adventures with you!

🌿 August 14-16
• Kathrene Damron
• Jessica Decatur
• Gabriella Hielscher
• Delilah Hielscher

🌿 September 11-13
• Jennifer Brummer
• Jaime Lindsay
• Tina Parapon
• Addison Parapon

🌿 October 16-18
• Samantha Leech
• Christina Russell
• Tanya Jones
• Serena Livingston

🌿 November 6-8
• Kara Lozev
• Jennifer Loveless
• Jessica Gutowski
• Kylie Allocco

🌿 December 18-20
• Anna Schwirian
• Sara Bardwell
• Audrey Titus
• Crystal MacGown

📧 Selected attendees will receive an email with a payment link to secure their spot. Please keep an eye on your inbox over the next few days.

⏰ Payment must be received within 10 days of receiving your email to hold your reservation. Any unpaid spots after the deadline may be offered to individuals on the waitlist.

Thank you to everyone who applied. We were thrilled by the interest in this series and look forward to an incredible year of learning, conservation, and adventure in the swamp!

05/14/2026

🐍🌿 Reclaiming the Swamp 2026 🌿🐊
ADC Florida + Florida Trappers Association

We’re excited to announce Reclaiming the Swamp 2026, an educational conservation opportunity in partnership with the Florida Trapper Association !

These trips are designed to train ADC members in invasive species removal, an important hands-on conservation practice that helps protect Florida’s native wildlife and habitat in the Everglades.

Trapper Kenne Helm will lead small groups in the field targeting invasive iguanas during the day and heading into the swamp Saturday night in search of Burmese pythons.

Trip Dates (Friday–Sunday)

📍 Arrive Friday afternoon
🦎 Iguanas Saturday daytime
🐍 Pythons Saturday night
🏕 Depart Sunday

Available trip weekends:
• August 14–16
• September 11–13
• October 16–18
• November 6–8
• December 18–20

Spots Are Extremely Limited

We are offering 5 trips total, with ONLY 4 ADC members per trip (youth spots included in the 4).

This opportunity is open to Youth and Adult ADC members, but youth must be old enough to fully participate and follow safety instructions.

Lodging
Each group will be responsible for coordinating lodging together as a group.

Cost
If selected in the drawing, the cost is $30 per person.

Scholarship Fundraiser
Funds generated will go toward scholarships for the Florida Trappers Association’s Women & Youth Trapper Training Program.

How to Enter

Complete the registration form to be entered into the drawing:
👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/sAbk7NYhTu

📅 Drawing will take place May 28th!

This is a rare chance to gain real training, support conservation, and learn directly from experienced professionals in the field.

Not a member but interested in participating? Join us at www.adconserve.org

05/08/2026

🌊 Beach Meet-Up: Surf Fishing Demo + Beach Clean-Up 🎣

Join the American Daughters of Conservation – Florida Chapter for a coastal day of learning, connection, and conservation at Playalinda Beach in Titusville!

We’ll start the morning at Lot 1 (meet at 10:00 AM) for a surf fishing demonstration, followed by a beach clean-up to help protect one of Florida’s beautiful shorelines.

📅 June 20
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Playalinda Beach (Canaveral National Seashore)

✨ What to expect:
🎣 Surf fishing demo
🧤 Beach clean-up
🌴 Time to connect, relax, and enjoy the coast with like-minded women

🧳 Bring: sunscreen, water, snacks, gloves/grabbers (if you have them), trash bags, and optional fishing gear.

Let’s learn, give back, and leave the beach better than we found it.

🎟️ RSVP here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fl-meet-and-greet-titusville

05/07/2026

🌿 ADC Florida Meet & Greet Potluck 🌿

Join us for an afternoon of fellowship, fun, and fresh air at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park! This casual Meet & Greet Potluck is open to members, guests, and anyone interested in learning more about ADC Florida.

📍 Pavilion 18 (lakeside + shaded + power + restrooms nearby!)
📅 June 13
🕑 2:00 PM
📌 Keystone Heights, FL

✨ Enjoy hiking, swimming, fishing, canoeing, and more! Want to make a weekend of it? Camping is available and the beach is a short drive away.

🍉 Potluck style — bring a dish, snack, or drink to share! (We’ll coordinate in a thread.)

🚫 No glitter
🚫 No water balloons

🎟️ Sign up here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fl-meet-and-greet-keystone-heights

Come meet other conservation-minded women and enjoy a laid-back afternoon outdoors! 🌞🌲

04/28/2026

🌿🎯 GIVEAWAY UPDATE! 🎯🌿

We are getting SO close to our ADC Florida Hat Giveaway! 🧢💚

📣 We only need 68 more followers on Instagram until we hit 250 and draw TWO winners — one from Facebook comments and one from Instagram comments!

👉 Keep sharing this post
👉 Keep liking
👉 Keep commenting
👉 And don’t forget to follow us on IG:

The faster we reach 250, the faster we give these hats away! 🙌🌾

🌿🎯 DOUBLE HAT GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎯🌿

We’re giving away TWO American Daughters of Conservation – Florida Chapter hats! 🧢🧢💚

One winner will be chosen from Facebook comments and one winner will be chosen from Instagram comments — so you have two chances to win!

✅ HOW TO ENTER:
1️⃣ Follow us on Instagram:
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Comment with your favorite outdoor activity (hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, etc.)

✨ BONUS ENTRIES:
Tag a friend in the comments who should join ADC Florida!
(Each tag = an extra entry!)

🏆 Winners will be drawn as soon as we reach 250 followers on Instagram!
The faster we hit 250, the faster we give these hats away! 🙌

This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by Facebook or Instagram.

Let’s grow our community of women in conservation! 🌾🦌🎣