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Event Description
BSS Education days are a series of events that students and community can learn from top biologist from GTMNERR. At each event biologist will cover various topics including fish and oyster habitats, plankton, water quality, microplasticcs, and different facets of our coastal wetlands. If you’re looking to learn more about Northeast Florida coastal environments, this is an event you don’t want to miss.
Features
Features
What to expect…
6 Month Series
We will have an in-person kick-off event each month for six months
S.T.E.M Education
Engaging STEM and hands-on activities by various sponsors and partner organizations
Research
Catches are recorded and data given directly to biologists to analyze the state of our fisheries
Certificate
After successfully completing the worksheet packet, participants will earn a program certificate.
Giveaway
Participants who successfully complete the program will be entered into a drawing for various prizes
Fun For All Ages
This event is family friendly and open to the public. We welcome all ages!
Locations
Event Locations
SIX months and SIX different locations spanning across NE Florida
Frank Butler West Park
Apr 5th
Riverside Boulevard
St. Augustine, FL 32080
9AM – 11AM EST
Bings Landing Park
May
3th
5862 North Oceanshore Boulevard
Palm Coast, FL 32137
9AM – 11AM EST
Goffinsville Boat Ramp
Jun
14st
95001 Goffinsville Rd, Fernandina Beach, FL
9AM – 11AM EST
Palm Valley Bridge
Aug
2th
383 South Roscoe Boulevard
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
9AM – 11AM EST
St. Augustine Lighthouse Park
Sep
6th
446 Ocean Vista Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32080
9AM – 11AM EST
Register
Register
Sign up to participate in our education seminar series
- Included
- S.T.E.M Activities
- Conversation with Biologists
- Science Certificate (*Upon Packet Completion)
- Invitation to Special Science Events
- Engaging Hands-on Activities
- Seminar Topics
- Fish Habitat, Species, & Anatomy
- Plankton
- Water Quality
- Microplastics
- Coastal Wetlands Part 1 (erosion and sediment)
- Coastal Wetlands Part 2 (marshes and mangroves)
- History of Our Fisheries
Forms
Forms
Parents and Students can print out the attached forms. Bring them to complete at each seminar.
PDF Document of the 6-month series
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