Florida Capitol Illuminated Green for Land Conservation
The Historic Florida Capitol was illuminated green as Conservation Florida's Wild Florida Day and Reception came to an end.
Tallahassee, Fla. (February 21, 2023) - On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, the Historic Florida Capitol was illuminated green as Conservation Florida's Wild Florida Day and Reception came to an end - celebrating and bringing awareness to land conservation in the state of Florida and the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Pedestrians and drivers alike will be treated to a vibrant display of flashy green lights coating the building - a poignant reminder of the importance of the state’s water, wildlife, and wild places.
“We lit the Capitol green to highlight the importance of land conservation in Florida, both past and future,” said Traci Deen, President and CEO of Conservation Florida. Amidst the Capitol going green, the Wild Florida Reception with Florida lawmakers was held. Through the event and the light display, Deen explained, “We wanted to honor Florida’s strong land conservation legacy and celebrate the opportunity before us to conserve our special places and the Florida Wildlife Corridor, together.”
The illumination of the Historic Capitol was timed as the Legislature prepares for the forthcoming legislative session where it will consider funding for the state's land conservation programs and support for the Corridor vision. "Illuminating the Capitol green is our way of engaging our state's leaders with a beautiful reminder that Florida is wild, but that we are also on the clock to protect those wild, wonderful places that make this state so special," said Sarah Collins, Conservation Florida’s Vice President of Communications and Philanthropy.
Conservation Florida is a statewide accredited land conservancy working to conserve Florida’s water, wildlife, wild places, and protect the Florida Wildlife Corridor. The organization’s conservation projects support Florida’s native plants and wildlife, fresh water, wildlife corridors, family farms and ranches, the economy, and nature-based recreation. The organization advocates for conservation funding and the protection of the state's wild and agricultural landscapes, including the conservation of a functional statewide corridor.
“The reception and illumination really is a celebration of land conservation in Florida. Saving land is a team effort made up of conservationists, landowners, lawmakers, scientists, philanthropists, outdoor enthusiasts, and everyday Floridians who care about our state deeply,” added Collins. “We live in an incredible state and are so proud to show off our love for it.”
About Conservation Florida:
Conservation Florida is a statewide accredited land conservancy working to conserve Florida’s water, wildlife, wild places, and protect the Florida Wildlife Corridor. Our conservation projects support Florida’s native plants and wildlife, fresh water, wildlife corridors, family farms and ranches, the economy, and nature-based recreation. Since its founding in 1999, Conservation Florida has prioritized strategic and evidence-based land protection and has saved over 30,000 acres of critical habitat.