Speaker Series Features National Key Deer Refuge Park Ranger

Katy Hosokawa, Park Ranger, National Key Deer Refuge:

​KEY WEST, Florida Keys – The Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden continues its monthly Speaker Series at 1:00 pm on Monday, May 20th, 2024 in the Toppino Nature Chapel.   The May speaker is Katy Hosokawa, Park Ranger, National Key Deer Refuge: Conservation.  Her topic is “Where People & Wildlife Thrive-The National Wildlife Refuge system”.  Katy will share some of the rich history of the National Wildlife Refuge System, talk about some of the work being done in the Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuge Complex, and why it all so important.
 
Katy is a native Texan with a  bachelor’s degree in geography and a master’s degree in Environmental Geoscience.  She has been working at the refuge since 2020.   Living with-in a mosaic of protected lands is a unique and beautiful experience, and Katy will share some of the highlights.
 
Admission is free for members, $5 for non-members.  All proceeds directly benefit the Garden’s conservation program. Sponsored by:  Florida Arts & Culture and The Monroe County Tourist Development Council.
The Garden is located at 5210 College Road on Stock Island.  For more information call 305-296-1504 or visit www.keywest.garden.