Events
Event details are subject to change.
Reserve Wednesday – Mangrove Expansion into Northern Florida: Freezing Temperatures and Nutrient Availability
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesRachel 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.
Apalachicola Estuary Exploration
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesJoin 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,…
Navigate the Waters of Resistance: Studying Marronage Through Underwater Archaeology at Prospect Bluff
GoToWebinar onlineUnderwater archaeologist University of West Florida Bria Brooks unearths and preserves submerged stories and legacies of Prospect Bluff’s 19th-century Maroon community.
Estuaries Day 2024
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesJoin 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
Reserve Wednesday: Mangrove Expansion in Apalachicola Bay – An Aerial Perspective
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesJenny 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…
NOAA/National Weather Service Boater’s Workshop
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesAttention Boaters! Interested in safely navigating the waters and being prepared for hazardous weather? Join us for a free educational workshop sponsored by NOAA and the National Weather Service on Saturday, May 18th from 10:00am-12:00pm at the Reserve. Topics will include precision navigation, nautical charts, marine forecasting and weather warnings.
People of the Apalachicola: A Community-Driven Archaeology Project
GoToWebinar onlineThis webinar will briefly explore Apalachicola-area history and heritage, highlighting the ways in which archaeological sites are at risk from climate change impacts. Especially important to the discussion is how engaged communities can play a critical role in the long-term preservation of local heritage!
Turtle Talk Tuesday at the Reserve
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesVisit the Reserve this summer to learn all about our nesting sea turtles. After a presentation on sea turtle biology, our conservation and monitoring program, and ways local residents and visitors can make the beaches welcoming to nesting turtles, Reserve staff and members of the St. George Island Volunteer Turtle Patrol will be on hand…
Turtle Talk Tuesday at the Reserve
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesVisit the Reserve this summer to learn all about our nesting sea turtles. After a presentation on sea turtle biology, our conservation and monitoring program, and ways local residents and visitors can make the beaches welcoming to nesting turtles, Reserve staff and members of the St. George Island Volunteer Turtle Patrol will be on hand…
Turtle Talk Tuesday at the Reserve
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesVisit the Reserve this summer to learn all about our nesting sea turtles. After a presentation on sea turtle biology, our conservation and monitoring program, and ways local residents and visitors can make the beaches welcoming to nesting turtles, Reserve staff and members of the St. George Island Volunteer Turtle Patrol will be on hand…