Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch Statewide Citizen Science Program

Horseshoe crabs are an example of a living fossil whose ancestors have roamed Earth’s oceans for nearly 450 million years. Get a glimpse into the prehistoric past as you learn more about horseshoe crabs, and efforts that are underway to protect and conserve this important species in Florida. Presented by Holly Abeels, Florida Sea Grant Extension…

PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD

Martin Growth Managment 2401 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, FL, United States

Location: Growth Management Department Conference Room (1st floor)

LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY

City of Stuart City Hall - Commissions Chambers 121 SW Flagler Ave, Stuart, FL

These meetings will be televised live on MCTV Channel 20 (Comcast), Channel 99 (U-verse), and online at www.martin.fl.us.

The History of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge: A Partnership of Rockets and Wildlife

Florida has a rich history of birding and wildlife exploration – a history that helped to shape wildlife conservation today. Discover how early conservation efforts led to the protection of land surrounding the Kennedy Space Center through the creation of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Presented by Charlie Venuto, Professor, American Public University System No…

BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

City of Stuart City Hall - Commissions Chambers 121 SW Flagler Ave, Stuart, FL

These meetings will be televised live on MCTV Channel 20 (Comcast), Channel 99 (U-verse), and online at www.martin.fl.us.

Microbes, Chemistry, and Coral Sex

Some of the ocean’s smallest organisms can have a huge impact on one of the planet’s most important ecosystems. Explore the role that tiny microbes play in the health, growth, and reproduction of corals, and what these interactions mean for Earth’s critically threatened coral reefs. Presented by Dr. Jennifer Sneed, Research Biologist, Smithsonian Marine Station No…