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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,…

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…

Free

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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Flight of the Monarch Event

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

Join us at the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve for a film and educational event made for adult and children. Each year monarch butterflies stop by Apalachicola and other parts of the Panhandle on their 2000 mile fall migration to Central Mexico. Reserve staff goes out year after year tagging as many of these monarchs…

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Bay Friendly Landscaping Workshop

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…

Free

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,…

Free

Bay Friendly Landscaping Workshop

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…

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…

Free

Management Plan Public Meeting

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

Please join us at the Reserve on December 13th at 5pm for a public meeting to discuss and review the draft of the new Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve management plan. The plan can be viewed at: https://floridadep.gov/ANERR . A copy of the agenda for the meeting may be obtained by contacting: Reserve Manager, Jennifer…

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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