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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
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SUMMARY:Birding 101
DESCRIPTION:Curious about birds and bird watching? This workshop is a great place to start and will give you the basic knowledge to turn that curiosity into confidence! \nJoin us for Birding 101\nHave you ever wanted to learn more about birdwatching but weren’t sure where to begin? This introductory class is the perfect starting point. \nLocal expert Paul Wharton\, a longtime birder and recent retiree from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission\, will guide participants through the fundamentals of birding. The session will cover bird identification\, basic bird biology\, recommended field guides\, and the species commonly found in our area—along with plenty of time for questions. \nAfter the classroom portion\, we’ll head outdoors to a nearby location to practice what you’ve learned and start building your birding skills in real time. \nWhether you’re brand new or looking to sharpen your skills\, this class will help you see—and hear—the natural world in a whole new way. \nRegister at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/birding-101-tickets-1988176474355?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://www.apalachicolareserve.com/event/birding-101/
LOCATION:Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve\, 108 Island Dr.\, Eastpoint\, FL\, 32328\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T150000
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SUMMARY:Sci-Cafe Matt Davis Monitoring Apalachicola’s Oyster Populations
DESCRIPTION:Oyster populations in Apalachicola Bay experienced a substantial decline beginning in the mid-2000s\, and a Federal Fisheries Disaster was declared in 2013. Harvest was permitted until the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) placed a moratorium on the harvest of wild oysters from 2020 through 2025. During that time\, FWC biologists monitored historic and restoration oyster reefs to inform future restoration efforts and develop recommendations for reopening of the fishery in 2026. Matt will share an update on the most recent monitoring protocols\, data used to develop harvest limits\, and subtidal restoration efforts. \nTo register go to https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/842801b1-2103-45f3-91e5-c90c4e844aef@679d4c83-aea2-4635-b4f1-9f5012551b6a 
URL:https://www.apalachicolareserve.com/event/sci-cafe-matt-davis-monitoring-apalachicolas-oyster-populations/
LOCATION:Microsoft Teams
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