March 17, 2026
Ashley Cook
Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center
Animal Neighbors
Speaker Bio:
Growing up in Cape Coral, Florida, Ashley has always been a lover of all things in nature. That love drove her to study Environmental Science and achieve a Bachelor of Science from Florida Southern College in Lakeland, Florida. Since then, she has traveled and worked on multiple continents holding positions ranging from an Agroforestry Specialist for the Peace Corps in Senegal West Africa, sea turtle conservation and wildlife sanctuary efforts in Costa Rica, and teaching English as a second language in Thailand. Returning home from these adventures, Ashley brought that love back to the beautiful state of Florida to serve as the Park Manager of Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center’s Alligator Creek Preserve in Punta Gorda. She is currently leading a variety of conservation projects that focus on protecting, preserving, and restoring our unique Florida ecosystems and the creatures that inhabit them.
Presentation:
Animal Neighbors: Animal Neighbors is an engaging program that helps bridge the gap between humans and local wildlife. Inspired by the growing encounters understanding. Through myth-busting facts, safety tips, and practical guidance, the program empowers our community to safely and peacefully coexist with the wildlife that shares our neighborhoods.
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