BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.apalachicolareserve.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T163000 DTSTAMP:20260416T164123 CREATED:20251210T181147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T181859Z UID:3552-1776429000-1776443400@www.apalachicolareserve.com SUMMARY:Apalachicola Estuary Exploration DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the estuary we depend on\, Apalachicola Bay and its connected ecosystem. Learn about the habitats and inhabitants of the estuary and how the river and bay are intricately linked. We will see these habitats up close aboard the Reserve’s research vessel the Tideline. This class is free; however\, reservations are required. \nThe purpose of this class is to help residents of Franklin and neighboring counties understand the value of this connected ecosystem. Participants will learn about the ecology\, culture\, and history of the Apalachicola River and Bay and appreciate the value of these systems. After the in-class portion\, participants will embark on a journey aboard the Reserve’s research vessel to get an up-close look at some of the ecosystems. \nPlease Note:\nThis trip will require moderate walking and climbing in and out of a boat. \nThis class is intended for adult education purposes\, so we kindly ask that people registering be 16 years or older. \nIf you have taken this class before\, please withhold from making reservations allowing others a chance to learn. \nTickets for the class are free but must be claimed in advance by registering on Eventbrite https://EstuaryClassApr2026.eventbrite.com If you have any further questions\, please do not hesitate to get in touch with Anita.Grove@FloridaDep.gov or 850-670-7708. URL:https://www.apalachicolareserve.com/event/apalachicola-estuary-exploration-13/ LOCATION:Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve\, 108 Island Dr.\, Eastpoint\, FL\, 32328\, United States CATEGORIES:Stewardship Serise ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.apalachicolareserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/0000251_photo-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T164123 CREATED:20260316T145426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T145628Z UID:3638-1776852000-1776866400@www.apalachicolareserve.com SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Day DESCRIPTION:Join Keep Florida Beautiful and our environmental partners for a day of education and action. \nBring a glass bottle to be recycled\, get a free plant! URL:https://www.apalachicolareserve.com/event/celebrate-earth-day-2026/ LOCATION:Riverfront Park\, 175199 Water St\, Apalachicola\, FL\, 32320\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.apalachicolareserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Earth-Day-2026-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T164123 CREATED:20260406T172642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T172642Z UID:3692-1776852000-1776866400@www.apalachicolareserve.com SUMMARY:Celebrate Earth Day DESCRIPTION:Earth Day Celebration – Turn the Tide on Waste\nApril 22\, 2026\, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm\nRiverfront Park\, Apalachicola \nCelebrate Earth Day April 22nd from 10am-2pm on beautiful Apalachicola waterfront and discover simple ways you can help turn the tide on waste. Join friends\, neighbors\, and local organizations at Riverfront Park for a fun and informative community event focused on reuse\, recycling\, and caring for our coast. \nMeet local experts and volunteers who are working every day to protect the Apalachicola River and Bay. Learn practical ways to reduce waste at home\, recycle more effectively\, and give new life to everyday items. \n\nBring a glass bottle to recycle and receive a free plant while supplies last!\nDiscover how oyster shell recycling and Vertical Oyster Gardening can help restore Apalachicola Bay.\nLearn how to recycle aluminum cans\, glass bottles and jars\, and cardboard in Franklin County.\nRecycle worn or stained clothing with the City Recycling Group.\nDiscover native plants and sustainable landscaping ideas.\nConnect with local groups working to protect our environment.\n\nThis community event is hosted in partnership with Keep Florida Beautiful\, Keep Franklin County Beautiful\, the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve\, Franklin County Solid Waste\, Florida DEP Waste Reduction and Recycling Education\, Florida Corps\, City of Apalachicola\, Florida Native Plant Society – Sarracenia Chapter\, Florida State Parks\, Apalachicola Riverkeeper\, City Recycling Group\, and the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory. \nBring your friends\, bring your family\, and bring a bottle to recycle. Together we can make a difference in the places we love! URL:https://www.apalachicolareserve.com/event/celebrate-earth-day/ LOCATION:Riverfront Park\, 175199 Water St\, Apalachicola\, FL\, 32320\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.apalachicolareserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Earth-Day-QR-code-Flyer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T143000 DTSTAMP:20260416T164123 CREATED:20251210T182016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T182016Z UID:3562-1777467600-1777473000@www.apalachicolareserve.com SUMMARY:Bay Friendly Landscaping DESCRIPTION:Yard design and maintenance can have a big effect on adjacent water bodies. Participants in this workshop will learn about resources to help them transform their yard into a luscious bay conscious landscape. The class will feature resources on landscaping in Florida’s unique soil conditions\, where to buy plants and seeds\, innovative Green Infrastructure techniques such as rain gardens\, green roofs\, and bio-swales. Come find out how to be good to the bay and reduce the time you spend on maintenance! \nPlease register for the class in advance: https://BayFriendlyLandscapingApr-29-2026.eventbrite.com \nFor information call or email Anita Grove at (850) 670-7708 Anita.Grove@FloridaDEP.gov URL:https://www.apalachicolareserve.com/event/bay-friendly-landscaping-25/ LOCATION:Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve\, 108 Island Dr.\, Eastpoint\, FL\, 32328\, United States CATEGORIES:Stewardship Serise ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.apalachicolareserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/White-Indigo-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T173000 DTSTAMP:20260416T164123 CREATED:20260316T150101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T150101Z UID:3650-1777642200-1777656600@www.apalachicolareserve.com SUMMARY:Estuaries Day DESCRIPTION:The Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve will celebrate Estuaries Day on Friday\, May 1st\, from 1:30-5:30 pm E.T. in Eastpoint. The event is free and will include fun educational activities for kids and adults\, and estuary-themed games. Please note that all children must be accompanied by an adult. \nNew activities will be debuting this year such as ink block art printing\, Be Bay Aware\, the junior water quality lab\, and living shoreline demonstrations. Old favorites will also be returning\, including the cast net game\, the wacky waterfront race\, aquatic animal touch tanks\, live oyster microscope viewing\, glass grinding and sand art\, Be-A-Bear\, and more! \nAttendees can also tour ANERR’s 5\,400 square-foot Nature Center with its three large aquariums filled with local estuarine and marine life\, an 80-foot-long mural depicting the area ecosystems\, and a hands-on Bay Discovery Room. \nThe first visitors will receive a free T-shirt (for ages three and up). For more information contact the Apalachicola National Research Reserve at 850-670-7700. \nDate and Time: 1:30-5:30 pm E.T. \nWHERE: Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve\n108 Island Drive (Public entrance and parking)\nEastpoint\, Florida \nHOW: Free public event.\nFor more information\, call ANERR’s main number: (850) 670-7700. URL:https://www.apalachicolareserve.com/event/estuaries-day-2026/ LOCATION:Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve\, 108 Island Dr.\, Eastpoint\, FL\, 32328\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.apalachicolareserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Estuaries-Day-2026-Flier-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T113000 DTSTAMP:20260416T164123 CREATED:20260416T153325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T153325Z UID:3701-1779098400-1779103800@www.apalachicolareserve.com SUMMARY:NOAA/NWS Marine Workshop DESCRIPTION:Attention Boaters! Interested in safely navigating the waters and being prepared for hazardous weather? \n  \nJoin us for a free educational workshop\, in partnership with: Florida Department of Environmental Protection \n  \nSome of the topics covered include precision navigation\, nautical charts\, marine forecasts\, and weather warnings. \n  \nMonday May 18th – 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM ET \n  \nApalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve \nMultipurpose Room \n108 Island Dr\, Eastpoint\, FL 32328 \n  \nRegister at https://weather.gov/tae/workshop \n  \nQuestions? Contact Lance.Franck@noaa.gov URL:https://www.apalachicolareserve.com/event/noaa-nws-marine-workshop/ LOCATION:Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve\, 108 Island Dr.\, Eastpoint\, FL\, 32328\, United States CATEGORIES:Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.apalachicolareserve.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/NWS-Marine-Educational-Workshop_Eastpoint.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260622T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T160000 DTSTAMP:20260416T164123 CREATED:20260403T131243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T133523Z UID:3680-1782136800-1782316800@www.apalachicolareserve.com SUMMARY:Teachers on the Estuary 2026 DESCRIPTION:Come explore the beauty of Apalachicola Bay and Dog Island Sound by boat and by land. This class offers opportunities to learn how to use nature journaling as an interdisciplinary tool for teaching students of all ages and abilities. Nature journaling is an inquiry-based method that uses numbers\, words\, and pictures to explore students’ own questions and ignite their curiosity. Teachers will use it as an access point to learn about the estuarine ecosystem\, and its versatility will be demonstrated on the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve boat\, the FSU Coastal Marine Lab boat\, as well as in the marsh and on the shoreline. Come and meet the wonders of our watershed and join other educators to share best practices. We will also present a travelling trunk that contains everything you need\, including a wave tank that allows students to become restoration and ecosystem scientists working on living shorelines and erosion prevention. These trunks will be available to sign out from us and also several other locations throughout the state of Florida for the 2026/2027 school year.\nThis workshop will take place in multiple locations with major meeting points including the following: FSU Coastal Marine Lab and the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve. Free overnight accommodations are available at the FSU Coastal Marine Lab dorms with full kitchen access. All classes and course materials are free of charge.\nLogistics: June 22\, 2026 (Check in Day\, Introductions): 2-6PM June 23-24\, 2026: 9AM to 4PM 19 contact hours Snacks\, Lunch\, and 1 dinner provided. Any grade level\, Any discipline. This workshop will be capped at 20 participants\, and we will add names to a waiting list if anyone cancels.\nContact for more details: robert.gorecki@floridadep.gov or melanie.humble@floridadep.gov Meeting Locations: Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr. Eastpoint\, FL 32328 And FSUCML 3618 US 98 St. Teresa\, FL 32346 URL:https://www.apalachicolareserve.com/event/teachers-on-the-estuary-2026/ LOCATION:Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve\, 108 Island Dr.\, Eastpoint\, FL\, 32328\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR