Events
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Reserve Wednesday: Artificial Reefs in Franklin County
Florida has one of the most active artificial reef programs along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Artificial reefs can enhance recreational and diving opportunities, increase reef fish habitat, help protect…
Oyster Ecology
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesCome learn about Apalachicola Bay's famous bivalves and the role oysters play in the health of Apalachicola Bay.
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.
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…
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…
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);…
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…
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.