Calendar of Events

  • May

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    Coral Reef Ecosystem Restoration Working Group Meeting
    May 1
    Coral Reef Ecosystem Restoration Working Group
    Marathon Garden Club
    5270 Overseas Highway
    Marathon, FL 33050

    The Sanctuary Advisory Council, working with public and community experts, is developing recommendations for changes to sanctuary marine zones and regulations. Working groups allow the advisory council to gather information from community experts, user groups, and scientists. Members of the public are invited to attend these working group meetings. Opportunities for public comment will be available.

     

    Ecosystem Protection: Ecological Reserves, Preservation Areas and Wildlife Protection Working Group Meeting
    May 2
    Ecosystem Protection: Ecological Reserves, Preservation Areas and Wildlife Protection Working Group
    Marathon Garden Club
    5270 Overseas Highway
    Marathon, FL 33050

    The Sanctuary Advisory Council, working with public and community experts, is developing recommendations for changes to sanctuary marine zones and regulations. Working groups allow the advisory council to gather information from community experts, user groups, and scientists. Members of the public are invited to attend these working group meetings. Opportunities for public comment will be available.

     

    Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Training
    May 11, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Marathon Government Center
    Emergency Operations Center
    2798 Overseas Highway
    Marathon, FL 33050

    Want to become a Monroe County volunteer trained to assist emergency responders during major pollution incidents? Then sign up for this day-long training class sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary and Monroe County Emergency Management. A certificate of completion will be awarded at the end of the course.

    To register or for more information, contact keys.volunteers@yahoo.com or 888-470-5566 ext. 4.

     

    Discovery Saturday: Humongous Hurricanes
    May 18, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
    Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
    35 East Quay Road
    Key West, FL 33040

    Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to join the free, fun-filled Discovery Saturday at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center. Play hurricane bingo, dance to the movement of a hurricane, and make a weather plane.

    Discovery Saturday is held the third Saturday of every month. For more information, call 305-809-4750.

     

    Shallow Water Wildlife and Habitat Protection Working Group Meeting
    May 21
    Shallow Water Wildlife and Habitat Protection Working Group
    Marathon Garden Club
    5270 Overseas Highway
    Marathon, FL 33050

    The Sanctuary Advisory Council, working with public and community experts, is developing recommendations for changes to sanctuary marine zones and regulations. Working groups allow the advisory council to gather information from community experts, user groups, and scientists. Members of the public are invited to attend these working group meetings. Opportunities for public comment will be available.

     

    Coral Reef Ecosystem Restoration Working Group Meeting
    May 22
    Coral Reef Ecosystem Restoration Working Group
    Marathon Garden Club
    5270 Overseas Highway
    Marathon, FL 33050

    The Sanctuary Advisory Council, working with public and community experts, is developing recommendations for changes to sanctuary marine zones and regulations. Working groups allow the advisory council to gather information from community experts, user groups, and scientists. Members of the public are invited to attend these working group meetings. Opportunities for public comment will be available.

     

    Ecosystem Protection: Ecological Reserves, Preservation Areas and Wildlife Protection Working Group Meeting
    May 23
    Ecosystem Protection: Ecological Reserves, Preservation Areas and Wildlife Protection Working Group
    Marathon Garden Club
    5270 Overseas Highway
    Marathon, FL 33050

    The Sanctuary Advisory Council, working with public and community experts, is developing recommendations for changes to sanctuary marine zones and regulations. Working groups allow the advisory council to gather information from community experts, user groups, and scientists. Members of the public are invited to attend these working group meetings. Opportunities for public comment will be available.

  • June

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    Lionfish Safe Collection and Handling Workshop
    June 4, 6:30 p.m.
    Reef Environmental Education Foundation
    98300 Overseas Highway
    Key Largo, FL 33037

    Training workshops are free and cover the history of the lionfish invasion, ecological impacts, and recommended collection, handling and filleting techniques. Completion of a sanctuary-endorsed training is a required to apply for a permit to remove lionfish from Sanctuary Preservation Areas with handnets. Register online for a training workshop.

     

    Shallow Water Wildlife and Habitat Protection Working Group Meeting
    June 11
    Shallow Water Wildlife and Habitat Protection Working Group
    Marathon Garden Club
    5270 Overseas Highway
    Marathon, FL 33050

    The Sanctuary Advisory Council, working with public and community experts, is developing recommendations for changes to sanctuary marine zones and regulations. Working groups allow the advisory council to gather information from community experts, user groups, and scientists. Members of the public are invited to attend these working group meetings. Opportunities for public comment will be available.

     

    Coral Reef Ecosystem Restoration Working Group Meeting
    June 12
    Coral Reef Ecosystem Restoration Working Group
    Marathon Garden Club
    5270 Overseas Highway
    Marathon, FL 33050

    The Sanctuary Advisory Council, working with public and community experts, is developing recommendations for changes to sanctuary marine zones and regulations. Working groups allow the advisory council to gather information from community experts, user groups, and scientists. Members of the public are invited to attend these working group meetings. Opportunities for public comment will be available.

     

    Ecosystem Protection: Ecological Reserves, Preservation Areas and Wildlife Protection Working Group Meeting
    June 13
    Ecosystem Protection: Ecological Reserves, Preservation Areas and Wildlife Protection Working Group
    Marathon Garden Club
    5270 Overseas Highway
    Marathon, FL 33050

    The Sanctuary Advisory Council, working with public and community experts, is developing recommendations for changes to sanctuary marine zones and regulations. Working groups allow the advisory council to gather information from community experts, user groups, and scientists. Members of the public are invited to attend these working group meetings. Opportunities for public comment will be available.

     

    Discovery Saturday: Guard the Fort
    June 15, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
    Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
    35 East Quay Road
    Key West, FL 33040

    Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to join the free, fun-filled Discovery Saturday at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center. Play games and make crafts while learning about the rich history of the Florida Keys and Ft. Jefferson’s role in the Civil War.

    Discovery Saturday is held the third Saturday of every month. For more information, call 305-809-4750.

     

    Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Training
    June 15, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    Harvey Government Center
    1200 Truman Ave.
    Key West, FL 33040

    Want to become a Monroe County volunteer trained to assist emergency responders during major pollution incidents? Then sign up for this day-long training class sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary and Monroe County Emergency Management. A certificate of completion will be awarded at the end of the course.

    To register or for more information, contact keys.volunteers@yahoo.com or 888-470-5566 ext. 4.

  • July

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    Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting
    July 9, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    Sanctuary Advisory Council Meetings and Announcements
    Islander Resort and Conference Center
    Mile Marker 82.1 Oceanside
    Islamorada, FL 33036

     

    Lionfish Safe Collection and Handling Workshop
    July 10, 6:30 p.m.
    Reef Environmental Education Foundation
    98300 Overseas Highway
    Key Largo, FL 33037

    Training workshops are free and cover the history of the lionfish invasion, ecological impacts, and recommended collection, handling and filleting techniques. Completion of a sanctuary-endorsed training is a required to apply for a permit to remove lionfish from Sanctuary Preservation Areas with handnets. Register online for a training workshop.

     

    Ecosystem Protection: Ecological Reserves, Preservation Areas and Wildlife Protection Working Group Meeting
    July 11
    Ecosystem Protection: Ecological Reserves, Preservation Areas and Wildlife Protection Working Group
    Marathon Garden Club
    5270 Overseas Highway
    Marathon, FL 33050

    The Sanctuary Advisory Council, working with public and community experts, is developing recommendations for changes to sanctuary marine zones and regulations. Working groups allow the advisory council to gather information from community experts, user groups, and scientists. Members of the public are invited to attend these working group meetings. Opportunities for public comment will be available.

     

    Discovery Saturday: Mama Manatee
    July 20, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
    Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
    35 East Quay Road
    Key West, FL 33040

    Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to join the free, fun-filled Discovery Saturday at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center. Play Mama Manatee Memory, tell a story with your manatee puppet, and make your very own binoculars!

    Discovery Saturday is held the third Saturday of every month. For more information, call 305-809-4750.

     

    Ecosystem Protection: Ecological Reserves, Preservation Areas and Wildlife Protection Working Group Meeting
    July 29
    Ecosystem Protection: Ecological Reserves, Preservation Areas and Wildlife Protection Working Group
    Marathon Garden Club
    5270 Overseas Highway
    Marathon, FL 33050

    The Sanctuary Advisory Council, working with public and community experts, is developing recommendations for changes to sanctuary marine zones and regulations. Working groups allow the advisory council to gather information from community experts, user groups, and scientists. Members of the public are invited to attend these working group meetings. Opportunities for public comment will be available.

  • August

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    Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Training
    August 15, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
    History of Diving Museum
    82990 Overseas Highway
    Islamorada, FL 33036

    Want to become a Monroe County volunteer trained to assist emergency responders during major pollution incidents? Then sign up for this day-long training class sponsored by the U.S. Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary and Monroe County Emergency Management. A certificate of completion will be awarded at the end of the course.

    To register or for more information, contact keys.volunteers@yahoo.com or 888-470-5566 ext. 4.

     

    Discovery Saturday: Crazy for Crocs
    August 17, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
    Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center
    35 East Quay Road
    Key West, FL 33040

    Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to join the free, fun-filled Discovery Saturday at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center. Create a pine cone crocodile, find out how crocs are different from gators, and play Hungry Hungry Crocodile!

    Discovery Saturday is held the third Saturday of every month. For more information, call 305-809-4750.

     

    Sanctuary Advisory Council Meeting
    August 20, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    Sanctuary Advisory Council Meetings and Announcements
    Location TBD