Events
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Cancelled: Apalachicola River & Floodplain Class
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…
Cancelled: Apalachicola Bay Estuary Class
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesDo you know what an estuary is and why it is so vital our economy and way of life? Join the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve this Fall as we explore the estuary we depend on. Participants will learn about the habitats and creatures that make up our estuary and how the river and bay…
Cancelled: Oyster Ecology 101
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesThis class will teach you all about the role that 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. After spending some time in the classroom, participants will get the chance look…
Cancelled: Reserve Wednesday: Mapping Coastal Change with Drones
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesDr. Michael Starek and Kelsi Schwind, from Texas A&M Corpus Christi, will talk about the process of using remote-operated aerial cameras to document the shape and composition of the coastlines, and to track changes over time.
Apalachicola NERR Hosts Virtual Estuaries Week for 2020
FL, United StatesThe Apalachicola NERR welcomes Franklin County to attend Virtual National Estuaries Day this September! As a measure of public safety, National Estuaries Day at the Reserve – which usually draws 800 people – has moved online this year. The mission of National Estuaries Day is to connect people with the estuarine community that supports the…
Fostering Behavior Change in Coastal Communities Interactive Webinar
This free one-and-a-half-hour, interactive course introduces participants to an effective approach for coastal management projects to influence the way people interact with their environment. Community-based social marketing uses a five-step approach and a set of tools to elicit behavior change in specific audiences in order to address environmental and social problems. Register https://www.eventbrite.com/e/127196290529 You Will…
Tools and Techniques for Facilitating Virtual Meetings
Taking your meetings virtual adds additional planning, preparation, and facilitation in order to ensure smooth sailing and effective engagement. Attend this hour-long training to learn from each other and our virtual facilitation experts to practice several engagement tools and get ideas and answers to your virtual meeting questions. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tools-and-techniques-for-facilitating-virtual-meetings-tickets-127169133301 You Will Learn How…
Social Science Basics for Coastal Managers
The social sciences are a valuable but often overlooked element of coastal zone management. Issues from marsh restoration to flood mitigation all involve critical human elements— knowledge, values, and attitudes—of the people that live, work, and play in areas we manage. Dr. Chris Ellis and Brenna Sweetman with NOAA’s Office of Coastal Management will lead…
Online SciCafe: Update on Aquaculture Leases in Apalachicola Bay
GoToWebinar onlineCarrie Jones, Environmental Supervisor II with Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Aquaculture, will talk about the new water-column aquaculture leases in the western section of Apalachicola Bay. To take part in this talk, please register for Sci-Café Virtual Series: Aquaculture Update by Jan 28, 2021 3:00 PM EST on GoToWebinar. After…
Apalachicola NERR Virtual Research Symposium
Apalachicola NERR's virtual research symposium, highlighting recent research conducted within the Reserve and adjacent areas. The two-day virtual symposium will feature sessions on fisheries management, restoration science, climate change and sea level rise impacts, as well as updates on oyster restoration projects and other large initiatives. Register for each day at the following links: Day…