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Aquatic Science Educator Collecting Workshop
Aquatic Science Educator Collecting Workshop
Sponsored by the Florida Marine Science Educators Association and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission *The workshop is available … Continue
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2019 Sarasota County Water Quality Summit
2019 Sarasota County Water Quality Summit
The Sarasota County Water Quality Summit will bring together local, regional and state experts to discuss water quality issues. Free and open … Continue
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Reef Fish ID Course – Fishes of the Tropical Western Atlantic
Reef Fish ID Course – Fishes of the Tropical Western Atlantic
Learn to ID common reef species and families of the Tropical Western Atlantic, with a Florida focus, through slideshow and video practice.
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Youth Fishing 101 — Anastasia State Park
Youth Fishing 101 — Anastasia State Park
The class will teach lessons on knot tying, fishing ethics, tackle, habitat, casting, and more.
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Science on Tap: Secrets of Seagrass
Science on Tap: Secrets of Seagrass
The Florida Museum and the UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute invite you to grab a local brew and learn more about … Continue
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Stormwater Management in a Changing Florida Panhandle
Stormwater Management in a Changing Florida Panhandle
Please join UF/IFAS for a workshop on Stormwater Management, Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development
Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves Nature Boat Tour Ecotour
Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves Nature Boat Tour Ecotour
An informative tour to view local wildlife that call the aquatic preserves their home, including dolphins, manatees, egrets, brown pelicans and other colonial wading and diving birds.
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Native Orchids and Epiphytes Workshop
Native Orchids and Epiphytes Workshop
This class will introduce participants to identification skills and will include a walk to discover these plants in their natural habitat.
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Hurricane Preparedness and Resources for Families of Individuals with ASD and Developmental Disabilities
Hurricane Preparedness and Resources for Families of Individuals with ASD and Developmental Disabilities
Join us for a workshop by representatives from Miami-Dade County’s Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and learn about how to prepare for the hurricane season, evacuation procedures, and how to access OEM services.
Moonrise at the Beach
Moonrise at the Beach
Enjoy the spectacular view from our beach approach of the moon rising over the Atlantic Ocean! Bring binoculars and a … Continue
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Build An Oyster Reef at Perico Preserve
Build An Oyster Reef at Perico Preserve
The reef will provide habitat for wildlife, improve water quality, and stabilize shorelines in the preserve.
Early-Bird Walks
Early-Bird Walks
Experience the sights and sounds of the awakening swamp with one of our naturalists guiding you to look for birds.
2019 Jr Plant Camp 2
2019 Jr Plant Camp 2
Join a merry band of castaways on an adventure as we learn about plants that can be used to make things - including building shelter from a storm.
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Afternoon Insight: Butterfly Monitoring at GTM
Afternoon Insight: Butterfly Monitoring at GTM
Mike Pogue, GTM Volunteer, will discuss "Butterfly Monitoring at the GTM: A Citizen Science Project."
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Ancient Forest Walking Tours
Ancient Forest Walking Tours
Join a special 2.25-mile tour on our boardwalk of the ancient forest highlighting Corkscrew history, ecology, storytelling and landmark cypress trees. Corkscrew's ancient bald cypress forest is the world's largest remaining old growth bald cypress forest.
Beginning Farmer Class – Profitable Organic Vegetable Gardening Business
Beginning Farmer Class – Profitable Organic Vegetable Gardening Business
Do you want to learn how to grow organic vegetables as a small farm business? In this class, we will discuss the principles of growing organic vegetables, what to grow seasonally, and how to determine if something is verifiably organic.
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Family Fridays at SGI State Park
Family Fridays at SGI State Park
Bayside and Gulfside activities focused on marine ecology will be led by staff from the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve.
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Alice Wainwright Volunteer Clean Up
Join the City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department during this service learning program mobilizing student to restore the endangered ecosystem!
Weedon Walkabout
Weedon Walkabout
Learn about the coastal environment, native wildlife, and early history of the Preserve.
Butterflies of Brooker Guided Hike
Butterflies of Brooker Guided Hike
Join Hike Guide Mark for a casual summer hike searching for the butterflies that call Brooker Creek Preserve home.
Free Tours of Pinellas County Solid Waste Management Facilities
Free Tours of Pinellas County Solid Waste Management Facilities
This family-friendly tour provides an overview of Pinellas County’s integrated solid waste management system, including the Waste-to-Energy facility and landfill, recycling programs, and the Household Electronics and Chemical Collection Center (HEC₃)
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Guided Barrier Island Sanctuary Hike
Guided Barrier Island Sanctuary Hike
Take a 1.0 mile stroll from dune-to-lagoon with Master Naturalist Mark Prynoski.
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Fertilizing Effectively in Sandy Florida Soils
Fertilizing Effectively in Sandy Florida Soils
Learn the best way to maintain their property while saving money and protecting our precious natural resources.
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Pioneering Offshore Aquaculture in the SE Gulf of Mexico
This workshop will offer discussion of current and future offshore Aquaculture projects in the Gulf.
Emergency Preparedness Conference for Persons with Disabilities
Emergency Preparedness Conference for Persons with Disabilities
The conference which brings together local, state and national representatives to share current and crucial information about hurricane preparedness.
Workshop: Recreational Scalloping Along Florida’s Adventure Coast
Workshop: Recreational Scalloping Along Florida’s Adventure Coast
Join UF/IFAS Hernando County Extension to learn more about the upcoming recreational scalloping season in Hernando County
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Garden Educator Training Series Part II (Manatee County)
Garden Educator Training Series Part II (Manatee County)
Learn how to create a sustainable community or school garden in this four-part summer series.
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Make The Sun Work For You
Make The Sun Work For You
The class will touch on hobby uses for solar energy but will concentrate on residential uses including planning, design and installation of solar electric systems. You will learn about both thermal as well as electric solar energy.
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2018-2019 Outdoor Education Programs (SELF-GUIDED)
2018-2019 Outdoor Education Programs (SELF-GUIDED)
Polk's Nature Discovery Center will provide hands-on learning experiences in an outdoor setting that engage students in investigating the value of Polk County's natural resources.
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