Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve
Reserve Wednesday: Nesting Shorebirds
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center 108 Island Drive, 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…
Reserve Wednesday: FSU Marine Lab Hatcheries
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL, United StatesEmily Fuqua and Morgan Hawkins will talk about the two hatcheries at the Florida State University Coastal and Marine Laboratory. One is a research and restoration hatchery with the purpose of supporting the Apalachicola Bay Systems Initiative (ABSI), and the other is a small mobile experimental unit for commercial seed production. These hatcheries play a…
Online Sci-Café: Apalachicola Bay Systems Initiative Update
Apalachicola Bay’s oyster industry thrived for over a century, but in 2012 the fishery collapsed. Several restoration efforts have been implemented, but oyster populations have not recovered. In 2019, Florida State University was awarded funding for the Apalachicola Bay System Initiative (ABSI) by Triumph Gulf Coast with the goal of gaining insight into the root…
Online Sci-Café: What is Water Quality and Why Does It Matter?
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…
Reserve Wednesday: “The Ground Beneath Our Feet”
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL, United StatesJosh 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.
Estuaries Day
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL, United StatesMark your calendars for Friday May 3 from 1:30-5:30 pm as the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve (ANERR) celebrates National Estuaries Day. This free, fun and educational event features stations for kids and adults like the marine animal touch tanks, kid friendly nature-themed games and more. Attendees can also tour ANERR’s 5,400 square-foot Nature Center,…
Estuaries Day 2024
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL, United StatesJoin us for Estuaries Day at the Apalachicola NERR Nature Center! We'll be celebrating yet another year of our fabulous Apalachicola Bay!
Turtle Talk Tuesdays
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL, United StatesThe Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve in Eastpoint will host local “Turtle Talks” each Tuesday this summer. These weekly talks, which will run through August, help visitors learn all about our nesting sea turtles. The talks are free and registration is not required; however seating is limited. Visitors interested in learning about sea turtle nesting…
Turtle Talk Tuesdays
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL, United StatesThe Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve in Eastpoint will host local “Turtle Talks” each Tuesday this summer. These weekly talks, which will run through August, help visitors learn all about our nesting sea turtles. The talks are free and registration is not required; however seating is limited. Visitors interested in learning about sea turtle nesting…
Turtle Talk Tuesdays
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center 108 Island Drive, Eastpoint, FL, United StatesThe Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve in Eastpoint will host local “Turtle Talks” each Tuesday this summer. These weekly talks, which will run through August, help visitors learn all about our nesting sea turtles. The talks are free and registration is not required; however seating is limited. Visitors interested in learning about sea turtle nesting…