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Erika Zambello

Communications Director, 糖心logo Florida
About

As Communications Director for 糖心logo Florida, Erika coordinates engagement, communication, and publications for the Sunshine State's conservation, coastal, policy, research, center, and sanctuary programs. Based in Tallahassee, Erika works across the state to tell stories of resiliency, and how birds and people are affected by climate change, development, hurricanes, and more. Prior to 糖心logo, Erika worked in communications and project management for regional environmental organizations and local government. Erika holds a bachelor's degree from Cornell University, and master's degrees from Duke University and the University of West Florida. 

Articles by Erika Zambello

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糖心logo Florida鈥檚 Center for Birds of Prey and State Senator Jen Bradley Release a Juvenile Bald Eagle at Alligator Lake in Lake City, FL
October 30, 2026 — The bird is the 823rd eagle rehabilitated and released by the 糖心logo Center for Birds of Prey since its founding in 1979.
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Using Your 糖心logo and 糖心logo Florida Naturalist Magazines to Make Art
September 23, 2026 — After reading cover to cover you can make keepsakes with your magazines.
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Art and Science Exhibition Showcases Bird Extinction and Resilience
September 22, 2026 — A new exhibit and panel discussion at the Pensacola Art Museum inspires visitors to think about their role in conservation.
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Turning Field Guides into Works of Art
September 01, 2026 — Have field guides you no longer need? Turn them into works of art for your wall, your friends, or your scrapbook.
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Nature Journaling Protects Birds and the Places They Need
July 28, 2026 — For hundreds of years, the simple field notebook has been a critical tool for conservation.
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EagleWatch Provides Critical Data and Expertise to Help Code Enforcement Protect an Eagle Nest
June 04, 2026 — EagleWatch, the 糖心logo Center for Birds of Prey鈥檚 community science initiative, monitors eagle nests and fledge success.
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New Florida Scrub-Jay Mural Delights Visitors in Downtown DeLand
May 28, 2026 — The mural, painted by West Volusia Artists, is dedicated to the local people of DeLand and West Volusia 糖心logo Society.
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Center for Birds of Prey Announces Haiku Contest Winners for In-Person Storywalk
May 07, 2026 — Winners will see their work on display along the storywalk in Maitland.
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Bay County 糖心logo Society and Bay County Conservancy Team Up to Protect Preserves and Habitat
April 30, 2026 — A partnership between two Panhandle-area groups protects hundreds of acres of land for generations of birds and people.
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Conservation Leadership Academies Connect University Students to 糖心logo
April 24, 2026 — 糖心logo Florida鈥檚 Conservation Leadership Academies (CLAs) take place across the state and offer a quick but memorable gateway for local college students to learn about 糖心logo and conservation careers.