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General Chapter Meetings
General Chapter Meetings
General chapter meetings for UNF-KAO Honors Society take place during the first Friday of the fall and spring semester.Â
Upcoming KAO EventsÂ
Upcoming KAO EventsÂ
Feathered Friends Bird Watching
Feathered Friends Bird Watching
IERE - YELP Event
November 29, 2025, Branan Field Wildlife & Environmental Area
Get outside and learn about Bird Watching here in Jacksonville. This is a project run by one of IEREs YELP students and all are welcome to join! This will also count asÂ
If you are interested follow this link to sign up: https://sites.google.com/view/featheredfriendsjax/home/feedback?authuser=0Â
Social Event if Attending
Volunteer Event if Helping
Paws For Claws Holiday Clean-Up
Paws For Claws Holiday Clean-Up
Community Partner Event
December 6, 2025 9 am - 11 am, 0 Atlantic Blvd. Neptune Beach
Join IEREs community partner, Beaches Go Green, for a morning full of fun, pets, and environmentalism. Bring your pets and dress up in festive holiday gear! Be on the lookout for the Beaches Go Green Bake Sale happening nearby.
If you are interested follow this link to learn more: https://beachesgogreen.org/eventsÂ
Volunteer Event
KAO End of Semester Study Social
KAO End of Semester Study Social
KAO Event
December 4, 2025
Come on out and take a break during finals! Enjoy a time of friends and fellowship outside to decompress during a stressful time. Enjoy your time with fun and games! Be prepared for chilly weather.
Light snacks will be provided by IERE, we can't wait to see you there!
Social Event
Raise Your Voice For Parks
Raise Your Voice For Parks
Community Partner Event
December 9, 2025 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm, Castaway Island Preserve
Join Timicuan Parks Foundation and the National Parks Conservation Association for a workshop in Civic Advocacy. This is a great way to be involved in the future of our National Parks as well as to make connections in that scene. Spots are limited.
If you are interested follow this link to learn sign up: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScHZAhrIcIY64li2afeDkQTYjnuGhtq0nGKs0eGiayQ9c-c-g/viewform?usp=header Â
Social Event
Professional Development Event
Timicuan Science & History Symposium
Timicuan Science & History Symposium
Community Partner Event
January 23, 2026, Fort George Island
Connect with local Cultural and Natural researchers in this amazing professional opportunity!Â
More details can be found here: https://www.timucuanparks.org/symposiumÂ
Social Event
Professional Development Event
COJ-UNF Jacksonville Environmental Symposium
COJ-UNF Jacksonville Environmental Symposium
IERE Event
February 13, 2026, Herbert University Center
Join IERE and many other environmental figures in Jacksonville for this amazing professional developmental opportunity. This is also a great time to learn more about what is actually happening behind the curtain in Jax and how you can get involved.
If you are interested follow this link to learn more: https://www.unf.edu/environment/coj-symposium.htmlÂ
Volunteer Event
Professional Development
Past events
Past events
2025-2026 events
2025-2026 events
October Chapter Meeting
October Chapter Meeting
A fun night of costumes, paddling, and enjoying spooky conservation conversations.
KAO General Body Meeting
KAO General Body Meeting
Our unique general body meeting where we learned more about being a sustainable adult, and how to incorporate sustainability into our daily lives.
UNF KAO Interest meeting
UNF KAO Interest meeting
A Q&A about what KAO is, requirements, expectations, and what students get out of it.
Wetlands Walk with Dr. Jones
Students got to enjoy learning about our local wetlands with Professor Scott Jones.
2024-2025 events
2024-2025 events
General Body Meeting
This General Body Meeting takes place at Ogier Gardens as we learn more about their work on campus.
End of Semester Social
We had a great time taking a break during finals to enjoy some time outside with friends.
Ultimate Beach Cleanup
This joint event between KAO and Category 5 Ultimate Frisbee was a great time to both volunteer and learn a new sport.
Discover the Night
We had a spooky time with a night paddle and iNaturalist BioBlitz.
Eco Arts Night 2024
Discovering the intersection of art and the environment as well as learning about campus connections for students.
Jacksonville Environmental Symposium
This was a great time for professional development and learning about some local environmental initiatives in Jax.
UNF KAO Induction Ceremony
This event welcomed new members into the Chi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Omicron.
KAO Interest Meeting
Open Q&A about what KAO is about, general requirements, and how to join.
2023-2024 events
2023-2024 events
Wetlands Walk with KAO & UNF Wetlands Club
We enjoyed a walk through the wetlands of Sawmill Slough with retired Wetlands Biologist Rhodes Robinson.
Spring Induction Ceremony
We welcomed new members into our Chi Chapter of Kappa Alpha Omicron.
Habitat Restoration Day
KAO Students helped restore several habitats both on and off campus in a coordinated effort with IERE and UNF Botanical Gardens.
Get Crafty - KAO Upcycling Workshop
Students spent their evening upcycling old materials into new treasures including mini plant potters and tote bags!
Spring Social Picnic
Spring Social Picnic
The UNF KAO chapter relaxed by Candy Cane Lake at the picnic tables enjoying post finals snacks, crafts, and relaxation in hammocks and outdoor blankets provided by IERE.Â
2021-2022 events
2021-2022 events
60 Day Carbon Challenge
60 Day Carbon Challenge
UNF KAO joined the Interdisciplinary Environmental Association in a challenge to reduce ones carbon footprint.
Meet and Greet with Dr. Amber Barnes
Meet and Greet with Dr. Amber Barnes
Students got to converse with UNF Public Health Professor Dr. Amber Barnes.
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