Events
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Sci Cafe: Chapman’s Orchid – Pollination-based Speciation in the Fringed-Orchid Complex
Botanist Dr. Jim Folsom talk about Chapman’s orchid. Jim’s life-long interest in these orchids began when he was a graduate student at Vanderbilt University where he studied the pollination biology of the orchids. Now, after further study of tropical orchids and a 36-year career as Director of California’s Huntington Botanical Gardens (California), he has returned…
Bay Friendly Landscaping Workshop
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesYard 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…
The Collection of Historical/Cultural Resources on State Lands and Resource Impacts
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesImplications of legal and illegal activity on submerged and upland environments. The training focusses on how to identify the three historical resources found on state lands (artifacts, fossils, deadhead logs); how they are each defined by the state; differentiating private lands and waterways from state uplands or sovereign submerged lands; and the proper authorizations required…
Oyster Ecology
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesLearn about Apalachicola Bay’s famous bivalves! Discover what makes the bay so ideal for growing oysters, what gives our oysters their distinct flavor, and how oyster bars benefit the ecosystem.
Apalachicola Bay Estuary Exploration
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.
Reserve Wednesday: Below The Waterline – Apalachicola Bay Oysters
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesOysters are resilient animals that can weather the ups and downs of a fluctuating tidal estuarine ecosystem, but when stressors stack up, even the mighty oyster can suffer. Historically vibrant and thriving oyster reefs that supported numerous commercial fisheries species swiftly collapsed down to critically low populations in a very short time around 2011-2012. Andy…
Apalachicola River & Floodplain
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesThe 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.
Sci Cafe: Understanding the Impacts of Sea Level Rise in Apalachicola Bay
GoToWebinar onlineSea levels are rising, leaving coastal communities increasingly vulnerable to inundation, flooding, and storm surge. What factors contribute to sea level rise and how is it affecting our coast? Join us to learn more about how flood risks may change with rising seas in Apalachicola, talk about work already ongoing to address future risk locally,…
Estuaries Day 2022
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesEstuaries Day 2022 at the Apalachicola NERR Nature Center Free Estuaries Day T-shirt for first 600 guests! Come enjoy the Living Shoreline Exploration, Touch Tanks, Prescribed Fire Activities, Turtle Hurdle Board game, Salt Marsh Bingo, Button Making, Waterfront Race, and the Cast Net Game! When: Friday, May 6, 1:30 - 5:30 PM ET Where: 108…
Apalachicola River & Floodplain
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesThe 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.