Join us for a Lecture at the Lagoon, where you will have the opportunity to hear from a diverse range of environmental experts. These knowledgeable speakers specialize in sharing captivating stories about a variety of fascinating topics, from the octopus population under the Blue Heron Bridge in Riviera Beach to the importance of manatees in …
Join us at Manatee Lagoon for our March Lecture, where you will discover the fascinating research underway across Florida to better understand sea turtle life and their interactions with the environment. This lecture will delve into the methodologies scientists use to conduct in-water assessments and how their findings contribute to marine and coastal conservation efforts. Don’t …
Join us at Manatee Lagoon for our April lecture series to learn about the mission of Jonathan Dickinson State Park and its rangers. Volunteers, Rangers, and Park Specialists like Erinn work tirelessly to provide recreational opportunities that contribute to the conservation of Florida’s unique ecosystems and the culture of its residents. Discover the diverse ways …
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Join us for our June Lecture at the Lagoon, where Keith Rossin will lead an inspiring conversation on the critical role mangroves play in protecting our coasts and communities. With years of hands-on restoration experience, Keith will share how these unique ecosystems safeguard shorelines, support marine biodiversity, and act as natural allies in coastal resilience. …
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Do you like lookin’ at birds? Then you’re a birder! Help interdisciplinary artist, poet, performer, Florida Master Naturalist and Audubon Everglades’ Director of Education and Outreach Autumn Kioti Horne spread the bird nerd word: NATURE IS FOR EVERYBODY. This fun presentation is the first step toward becoming a real bird nerd. If you’ve never birded …
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Visit Manatee Lagoon to learn how seagrass is a fundamental part of our marine environment. This speaker panel will include short presentations from local experts who will share insights into the ecological significance of seagrasses and discuss ongoing conservation efforts aimed at preserving these vital ecosystems. Featured Speakers Dr. Rachel Brewton, PhDAssistant Research Professor, Florida …
Join us at Manatee Lagoon for a compelling afternoon dedicated to understanding the pressing issue of plastic pollution and exploring solutions. This insightful event will feature expert speakers, including Halaina Hahn from FAU Coastal Studies Lab, Chelsea Odum from Resource Depot, and Jill Zerkowski from Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Each will provide short presentations, illuminating their …
Join us for our June Lecture at the Lagoon, where Keith Rossin will lead an inspiring conversation on the critical role mangroves play in protecting our coasts and communities. With years of hands-on restoration experience, Keith will share how these unique ecosystems safeguard shorelines, support marine biodiversity, and act as natural allies in coastal resilience. …
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Speaker: CJ McCartney, Environmental Steward, Florida Wildflower Foundation Join us for our May Lecture at the Lagoon! This talk explores how to create thriving landscapes with native plants that bring in pollinators and butterflies. Different types of sustainable gardens will be discussed, such as creating a wildflower-filled meadow, adding groundcovers to create lively lawns full of …
Speaker: Dr. Michael RobinsonAssociate Professor at Barry University Fishes are the most diverse vertebrates, and this diversity is also reflected in their wild and sometimes surprising color patterns. Join us for our June lecture where Dr. Michael Robinson will shed light on the ways fish use their colors to communicate, hide, and sometimes to do both …
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9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
6000 N. Flagler Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
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