Events

The use of prescribed fire for ecosystem health and wildfire prevention is an important land management tool. Megan Lamb, the Reserve's Stewardship Coordinator, will discuss the benefits of fire and the historical fire landscape in the southeast United States. She will talk about the role of fire in the Reserve’s coastal managed areas, and discuss…

The Apalachicola River has been called “the Lifeblood of the Bay.” Come learn about the ecology, culture, and history of the Apalachicola River and floodplain, and the impact interstate relationships play in the control of the river. After the in-class portion, we will embark on a journey up the river aboard the ANERR research vessel…

Learn about the role oysters play in the health of Apalachicola Bay. Discover what makes the bay so ideal for growing oysters, what gives our oysters their distinct flavor, and how oyster bars benefit the ecosystem. We will also look at what possibly made the oysters collapse and what is being done to restore them…

Learn the details of how to permit and install living shorelines. This course is aimed at marine contractors, landscape architects, property owners, and all others interested in promoting living shorelines. The course will be held Thursday and Friday April 11th and 12th 8:30 am-4:30 pm at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, 108 Island Drive…

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 inefficient yard into a luscious bay conscious landscape. The class will also feature information on innovative Green Infrastructure techniques such as rain gardens, green roofs, and bio-swales. Come find…

Rachel Biton, researcher at Florida State University's Coastal and Marine Lab, will be presenting on her investigation into regional-scale differences in mangrove structure and composition in the context of freezing air temperatures and nutrient availability at an expanding range limit in northern Florida.

Join us to explore the estuary we depend on, Apalachicola Bay and its connected ecosystem. Learn about the habits and creatures that make up our estuary and how the river and bay are intricately linked. We will see these habitats up close aboard the Reserve’s research vessel the Henry Lee. This class is free; however,…

Join us for Estuaries Day at the Apalachicola NERR Nature Center! We'll be celebrating yet another year of our fabulous Apalachicola Bay! Estuaries Day flyer 2024

Jenny Bueno, researcher with the FSU Coastal and Marine Lab, explores the expansion of mangrove trees in the Apalachicola Bay, driven by warmer winter temperatures. Using aerial imagery and classification techniques, their research assesses how quickly they are expanding in this region. They are also investigating the spatial distribution of mangrove species and their responses…