2025 Annual Meeting Tentative Schedule

THURSDAY, 24 April

4:00 – 11:00: Reception and evening collecting. Cuscowilla Nature Center. Meet in Lodge building. Light snacks available. Set up traps to leave overnight. Light sheets may be set up and tended until 11 pm. Some electrical outlets available for sheets.

FRIDAY, 25 April

8:00 – 11:55: Morning Session. 1031 Steinmetz Hall (UF Entomology/Nematology Bldg.).

12:00-12:55: Lunch.   (Pizza & Veggie trays, soft drinks) NATL pavilion.

1:00-5:00: Afternoon Session. 1031 Steinmetz Hall.

6:00-10:00 Banquet. Sweetwater Branch Inn, Sweetwater Branch Inn, 625 E. University Ave. Parking across the street, North side of University Ave. at the Kirby Center. Guest Speaker Rick Cech – “A Week in Paraíso

SATURDAY, 26 April

8:00 – 11:55: Morning Session. 1031 Steinmetz Hall.

12:00-12:55 Group Photo & Lunch.   (Subway sandwiches courtesy of the Neal Family). NATL pavilion.

1:00-5:00 Afternoon Session. 1031 Steinmetz Hall.

6:00 – 12:00: Mothing Picnic – Morningside Nature Center (3540 E. University Ave.) – We have a special use permit for the evening and will be joined by Morningside staff members. Light finger foods available at the screened in pavilion in the picnic area starting at 6:00. Bucket traps may be set up as early as 4:00 pm. Communal sheets will be set up in the vicinity of the pavilion. RSVP to Debbie Matthews if you would like to set up a trap as we must coordinate the number and locations with Morningside staff.

SUNDAY, 26 April

8:00 – 12:00 Morning Session. 1031 Steinmetz Hall.