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SUMMARY:Appreciating Butterflies - Program and Garden Walk
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Merritt Island Wildlife Association and Brevard Discovery Garden \nEnjoy learning about pollinator habitat and local butterfly species in the comfort of the air conditioned auditorium.  Following the presentations the group will visit the Brevard Discovery Garden for a guided walk to look for butterflies\, caterpillars\, and chrysalis. \n  \n\nIntroduction to Butterfly Identification by Ed Perry\, Retired State Park Ranger\nCreating a Pollinator Habitat\, Sally Scalara\, UF/IFAS Urban Horticultural Agent\n\nGarden Walk & Butterfly Observation                               \nGuided walk through the pollinator gardens to identify butterfly species and observe pollinators on the host and nectar plants in the garden!
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/appreciating-butterflies-program-and-garden-walk/
LOCATION:UF/IFAS Bevard Extension Office\, 3695 Lake Drive\, Cocoa\, FL\, 32926\, United States
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SUMMARY:From Aquaculture to Habitat: A Florida Clam Restoration Field Day (St. Augustine)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this two-part program as we explore the clam restoration strategy contributing to filtering the future of the Indian River Lagoon. The first part of the program will be conducted at Whitney Laboratory in St. Augustine. \nWhitney Laboratory along with its partners are working to restore clam populations in the Indian River Lagoon (IRL). Our behind-the-scenes field trip will include an in-depth examination of how clams contribute to water quality and support the restoration of seagrasses in the vital IRL estuary. \nDr. Todd Osborne will lead us on a tour of the lab and highlight the work being performed with project partner Premium Seafood (Mike Sullivan) to produce the 15 million clams needed for restoration. Dr. Osborne will share details about the processes of population enhancement and ecosystem services provided by growing clam populations. \nFollowing the Laboratory program we will travel to the clam aquaculture farming location. Please note the second location is a working clam farm and is not traditionally open to the public.  Most of the production areas are not accessible with mobility devices.  The field trip will include participation in a service project to support IRL health.  Service project logistics and details will be sent to registrants one week prior to the field trip. \n \n  \n  \nItinerary – Saturday\, Sept 20 (times are estimated and may be adjusted) \n10:00am  Meet at Whitney Lab for tour and hands-on service project \n12:00pm  Travel to Commander’s Fish Camp for up close look at clam farming \n12:30pm  Lunch at Commander’s fish camp \n(participants will pay for their own lunch) \n1:30pm   Tour of the clam farm production areas and viewing of lagoon restoration work \nLocation #1 \nThe Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience \n9505 N Ocean Shore Blvd\, St. Augustine\, FL 32080 \nLocation #2 \nThe Commander’s Shellfish Camp (Mike Sullivan – Owner) \n7579 A1A S\, St. Augustine\, FL 32080 \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/from-aquaculture-to-habitat-a-florida-clam-restoration-field-day-st-augustine/
LOCATION:Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience\, 9505 N Ocean Shore Blvd\, St. Augustine\, Florida\, 32080\, United States
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SUMMARY:Crafting with Nature’s Palette: Plant Dye Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Colors of the Wild: Crafting with Nature’s Palette \nPresented by: Amy from Tiny Worlds Farm \nFind the beauty in nature for your creative side with native and common Florida plants for vibrant pigments. We’ll examine plants and their sources\, learn basic pigment processing for making botanical inks and watercolors\, and experiment with plant pigments to create unique paintings.  No experience needed—just a curiosity for nature and a love of earthy color. \nDate:  Friday\, Sept 26 \nTime: 6:00 to 8:00pm \nCost: $15 per person (includes supplies) \nRefreshments will be provided. Participants are also welcome to bring their own snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. \nRefund Policy – Refunds are only available for cancellations prior to Sept 18 due to having to order supplies in advance of the workshop.  \nWorkshop Instruction: \n\nPlant pigment basics & materials\nPlant pigment methods\nHands-on Painting\nPigment checks and processing\n\nPURCHASE TICKETS HERE
URL:https://miwarefuge.org/event/crafting-with-natures-palette-plant-dye-workshop/
LOCATION:Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge Classroom\, 4490 Grand Ave\, DeLeon Springs\, FL\, 32130\, United States
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