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Sci-Cafe: What is Water Quality and Why Does It Matter?

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Ethan Bourque, water quality researcher with the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve will discuss changes in trends in long-term meteorology and water quality data, which the Reserve has collected as part of the NERR’s system-wide monitoring program for more than 28 years. Ethan will discuss how trends in meteorology and water quality have changed in…

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Apalachicola Bay Estuary Exploration

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United States

Join 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,…

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Apalachicola River & Floodplain Exploration

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United States

The 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. After the in-class portion, we will embark on a journey up the river aboard the ANERR research vessel…

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Oyster Ecology

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United States

Learn about the role 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. We will also look at what possibly made the oysters collapse and what is being done to restore them…

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Sci-Cafe: Hwy 98 Shoreline Restoration Project Update

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Have you been wondering what those rocks are along Hwy 98 between Eastpoint and Carrabelle? Join us for this month's Sci-Cafe to take a deeper dive into the Franklin 98 restoration project. Rick Harter will discuss the Franklin-98 Living Shoreline Project uses an innovative design that is intended to maximize habitat value and shoreline stabilization,…

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Apalachicola River & Floodplain Exploration

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United States

The 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. After the in-class portion, we will embark on a journey up the river aboard the ANERR research vessel…

Free

Oyster Ecology

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United States

Learn about the role 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. We will also look at what possibly made the oysters collapse and what is being done to restore them…

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Reserve Wednesday: “The Ground Beneath Our Feet”

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United States

Josh Breithaupt from the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Lab will be giving our February 'Reserve Wednesday' presentation: The Ground Beneath Our Feet – A Survey of Sediment Organic Matter in North Florida Coastal Environments.

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Apalachicola Estuary Exploration

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United States

Join 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,…

Free

Bay Friendly Landscaping

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United States

Yard 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…

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