Events
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Sci-Café: Status Update on 2017 Oyster Reef Restoration
The Apalachicola Aquatic Preserve Manager will discuss the results of the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (GCERC) Apalachicola Bay Oyster Reef Restoration Project. Approximately 95,500 cubic yards of a lime rock aggregate were placed on an estimated 317 acres of debilitated oyster reefs in the Apalachicola Bay during October 2017. The Aquatic Preserve staff has…
Apalachicola River and Floodplain
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesThe Apalachicola River has been called “the Lifeblood of the Bay.” Freshwater from the river mixes with salty gulf creating Apalachicola Bay, one of the most pristine and productive estuaries in the country. The river has always played an important role in Apalachicola’s history and it is vital to our lives today. It is also…
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…
Reserve Wednesday – Manatees of Apalachicola River and Bay
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesJames Hargrove will present a wide range of fascinating facts about our resident herbivorous marine mammals! Life cycles, genetic histories, favorite hangout spots, and more! Join us at the Reserve's Nature Center. No reservation required, but seating is limited.
Sci Cafe: Water Quality Sampling in Apalachicola Bay
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesThursday, January 27, 2021 3:00-4:00pm Jill Fleiger with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Aquaculture will talk about water quality sampling in Apalachicola Bay. Jill is responsible for the Shellfish Harvesting Area Classification Program and takes the samples for the Apalachicola Bay. Please register for Sci-Café Virtual Series at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5484660188326644749 After…
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…
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. The class will meet at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint. For more information, contact Anita Grove at (850) 670-7708 or…
Reserve Wednesday: History of the Development of St. George Island
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesAerial Photo of St. George Island Join James Hargrove for a brief history of development on St. George Island. How do we balance our desire to live here with maintaining the natural beauty and function of the island? The talk will discuss some impacts of development on the fisheries and ecology of the barrier island…
Apalachicola NERR Symposium 2022
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesJoin the Apalachicola National Estuary Research Reserve for the second annual Symposium. This two-day, virtual event will highlight research conducted within the reserve and adjacent areas. The symposium will feature sessions on productivity in the river and bay, fisheries management, restoration science, climate change and sea level rise. WHEN: Thursday and Friday, Feb. 17 &…
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…