county-wide businesses who provide nature-based and cultural-heritage tourism activities, and partnering with organizations that provide support to these providers, facilitates a broader reach of information to visitors to Florida’s Space Coast.
Brevard Nature Alliance
Engaging
On-going development
of the annual Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival. The festival is recognized as the largest such event in the United States. It has become a premier national and international destination for birding, wildlife watching and nature-based activities.
Assisting
with implementation of local initiatives of special significance for nature-based education programs of many types and sizes, including Environmentally Endangered Lands Sanctuaries and other properties, to increase awareness of Brevard County’s natural resources.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our Philosophy
The Brevard Nature Alliance (BNA) is a voluntary group of individuals and organizations associated for the purpose of raising the awareness of citizens and visitors to the value and importance of the natural resources of Brevard County, Florida. We are dedicated to serving our community through educational outreach, environmental program development, strategic planning, and the sharing of information and expertise with all interested parties.
Red-cockaded Woodpecker
Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival
All online! Featuring exclusive webinars, workshops, and virtual field trips
Board of Directors
Holly Abeels
University of Florida IFAS Extension
Brevard County Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent
Michelle Baker
Brevard County Judge
Virginia Barker
Vice Chair
Brevard County Director, Natural Resouces Management Dept.
Anne Birch
Vice Chair
The Nature Conservancy Florida Marine Program Manager
Sue Carlson
Secretary
Community Advocate
Bob Day
Vice Chair
Community Advocate
Melinda Donnelly
University of Central Florida Post-Doctoral Researcher
Pete Eggert
Environmental Health & Safety Manager Space Florida
Tracy Frampton
Executive Director, Florida Wildlife Hospital
Bart Gaetjens
Chair
Area External Affairs Manager, Florida Power & Light
Bob Musser
Canaveral Port Authority Director, Port Environmental
Jody Palmer
Director of Conservation Brevard Zoo
Robbyn Spratt
Brevard County Lead Engineer, Stormwater Program
Laurilee Thompson
Treasurer
Co-Owner, Dixie Crossroads Restaurant
Charlie Venuto
Delaware North Parks & Resorts at KSC, Inc.
Director Environmental, Health and Safety
Support Staff
Zebra Longwing