Dale Crider, Florida's environmental troubadour, has written, recorded and performed numerous songs about Florida, its unique wilderness and wildlife. These songs have helped bring attention to the plight of endangered wildlife, to their habitats in rivers and other fragile aquatic ecosystems, and to the natural systems that support all life in Florida.
After two decades working to save endangered and threatened species for the Florida Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission, wildlife biologist Dale Crider now spends his days creating musical productions and multimedia presentations focusing on ecological problems and the need for conservation. Dale's musical and multi-media slide presentations have been performed live and for TV audiences nationwide. He resides at Anhinga Roost, a cypress swamp wildlife sanctuary where they are conducting a "lifestyle experiment" in pursuit of a conservation ethic.
As both singer and biologist, Dale has convinced people of all ages that Florida wildlife habitats and the plants and animals dependent on them should be saved. He has performed his songs in almost every state and in Argentina, Paraguay, Canada, Australia and the Caribbean. He has performed on stage with Tom T. Hall, The Bellamy Brothers, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Gamble Rogers, Will McLean, John Hartford and various other folk, country and bluegrass artists. He has entertained governors and various policy makers from Tallahassee to Washington.
Dale has been interviewed by ABC's Ted Koppel and has performed on various national broadcast and cable
After two decades working to save endangered and threatened species for the Florida Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission, wildlife biologist Dale Crider now spends his days creating musical productions and multimedia presentations focusing on ecological problems and the need for conservation. Dale's musical and multi-media slide presentations have been performed live and for TV audiences nationwide. He resides at Anhinga Roost, a cypress swamp wildlife sanctuary where they are conducting a "lifestyle experiment" in pursuit of a conservation ethic.
As both singer and biologist, Dale has convinced people of all ages that Florida wildlife habitats and the plants and animals dependent on them should be saved. He has performed his songs in almost every state and in Argentina, Paraguay, Canada, Australia and the Caribbean. He has performed on stage with Tom T. Hall, The Bellamy Brothers, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Gamble Rogers, Will McLean, John Hartford and various other folk, country and bluegrass artists. He has entertained governors and various policy makers from Tallahassee to Washington.
Dale has been interviewed by ABC's Ted Koppel and has performed on various national broadcast and cable