Events
Event details are subject to change.
Bay Friendly Landscaping
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…
Apalachicola River and Floodplain
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…
Oyster Ecology
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…
Reserve Wednesday: Nesting Shorebirds
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesJoin us to learn about what it takes to be a breeding shorebird in the panhandle and the hardships that come with nesting in this ever-changing landscape. Brian Cammarano, Audubon FL Shorebird Stewardship Coordinator, will introduce us to the five focal species that the Florida Shorebird Alliance closely monitors throughout the panhandle and how you…
Apalachicola Bay Estuary Exploration
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,…
Bay Friendly Landscaping
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…
SciCafe: Biodiversity of the Forgotten Coast – From Chapman and Beyond
The eastern Florida panhandle is an internationally recognized hotspot for biodiversity. Franklin County homeowner Dr. Rebecca Dolan, retired Director of the Friesner Herbarium of Butler University in Indianapolis, will discuss the factors responsible for this amazing concentration of plants and animals, with a focus on the incredible flora of the area. To register go to…
Estuaries Day 2023
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesFamilies and Friends join us for our 2023 Estuaries Day at the Reserves Nature Center & Park. This is a free event Friday, May 5th from 1:30-5:30 PM EST. The first 600 guest will receive an Estuaries Day T-shirt and there will be free snacks available. Activities: Reptile Room Touch Tanks Microscopic Wonders of the…
SciCafe: Preliminary Assessment of Water Flows Through the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and Gulf County Canal
Paul Thurman, PhD, and Certified Senior Ecologist with the Northwest Florida Water Management District will talk about data collection efforts and preliminary results to better understand potential water flows through the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway and Gulf County Canal and their effects on nearby water bodies. To Register go to: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7829312669709214046
Turtle Talk Tuesday
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve 108 Island Dr., Eastpoint, FL, United StatesCome learn about the sea turtles nesting on Franklin County beaches and discover how to help!