As part of the online SciCafe, sponsored by the Apalachicola National Research Reserve, an overview of the Apalachicola Bay Systems Initiative will be covered in a free webinar February 25th from 3:00-4:00 pm. Sandra Brooke, project lead of the Apalachicola Bay Systems Initiative, will describe what has been done so far, what will occur in the upcoming year, who is involved, and how to stay up to date on the project. Please register for Sci-Café Virtual Series: Apalachicola Bay Systems Initiative on Feb 25, 2021 3:00 PM EST at:           https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/4432111992499119630. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Questions? Call Anita Grove at (850) 653-5951 or [email protected].
The March 25 online SciCafe will cover the restoration of the MK Ranch in Gulf County, and the April 29 SciCafe features Kim Wren, the Assistant Manager for the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve, and Joe Taylor, the Executive Director of Franklin’s Promise Coalition. They will give an introduction and overview of the newly formed Oyster Corps. The Oyster Corps is an offshoot of the Forgotten Coast Conservation Corps and will work with youth, young adults, and veterans to reshell the Apalachicola Bay. Register for these free webinars here.