The 2019 Sea Level Solutions Day event calls on citizen scientists to come together during the King Tides to take water samples across several sites in Miami. Citizen scientists are equipped with "citizen science kits" that include sampling materials. Registration is free.

St. Johns County Parks and Recreation is hosting Bats at Sunset in Fruit Cove. Join Park Naturalist AyoLane Halusky and learn about the creatures of the night. We will explore Alpine Groves at sunset in search of our resident bats. Bring your questions and share your stories about the nighttime forest activities. Registration is free.

Attend a lively, hands-on workshop where participants will learn the principles of communicating climate research clearly and compellingly. The session will include activities that allow you to practice using the concepts right away, hosted by UF’s Center for Public Interest Communications.

To attend this free event, please complete the registration form. Registration closes on Oct. 22.

Pinellas County Extension is hosting Native Plant Hike at UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County/Florida Botanical... on October 30 in Largo. Walk with a Master Gardener through the natural area at the east end of the Florida Botanical Gardens. Learn about the native ecosystems and plants found in our natural area. Registration is free.

UF IFAS Extension Seminole County is hosting Fertilizing Effectively in Sandy Florida Soils on October 31 in Sanford. Learn the best way to maintain your lawn while saving money and protecting our precious natural resources. We will offer participants turf tips and tricks, and tell them how they can comply with county regulations. Registration is free.

This free one-day symposium on low impact development (LID) principles and implementation. LID is a design approach to manage stormwater runoff. When used effectively, rain gardens, bioswales, pervious pavement and other LID methods can often improve nutrient removal, use a smaller footprint, and provide additional benefits when compared to a traditional stormwater pond system. Registration is free.

GTM Research Reserve is hosting a BioBlitz on Nov. 6 in Ponta Vedra. This BioBlitz will be a 2-hour biological inventory (or scavenger hunt) to find as many plant and animal species as we can! Professionals, educators, volunteers, interns, students, citizen scientists and more will gather to inventory the coastal sand dune and the pine flatwoods habitats. Registration is free.

Learn about current and upcoming research & extension programs. The theme for the day is “Growing with Nature” and will include a complimentary lunch. Deadline to register is Friday, November 1.

Want to learn how YOU can impact the environment whether by volunteering or making a donation? We plan on having drinks and food to honor the occasion and share about the restoration and conservation impacts we are making in Palm Beach County. Registration is free.

Enjoy a beautiful 2-hour sunset birding cruise as we tour Biscayne Bay & scan the mangrove shoreline of the Bird Key rookery for brown pelicans, magnificent frigatebirds, and more than 30 species of birds. Take in the beauty of the Miami skyline from the water at night and this BYOB trip is always a wonderful time.

The UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication is hosting Aquatic Science & Podcasting; Science & Skill Workshop on November 8 in Gainesville. Science & Skill workshops are designed to expose communicators to the latest research in agriculture and natural resources and provide opportunities to practice skills with new media and technologies to communicate science. Registration is $30.

If you love the ocean, join Broward County Parks and Recreation for a day of fun in the sun. Local artists, ocean-loving organizations, craft beer, great food and more!

Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center is hosting The Wild World of Bats on November 9 in St. Petersburg. Join Francine Prager of Tampa Bay Bats to learn about the basic biology of these amazing flying mammals. The program begins with a presentation on the diversity and conservation of bats, and will address some of the most common myths about these creatures. After the presentation, visitors will have the opportunity to view some of Ms. Prager's live bats! Registration is free.

ECO is hosting a beach cleanup Sunday from 12-2pm!

Join a park ranger for a comfortable walk around Sweetwater Wetlands Park and learn how the park benefits our water, wildlife, and the community. Free with park admission ($5/vehicle).

Join us for a walk on the actual bottom of Lake Miccosukee where two new sinkholes have become exposed due to the current drought. These swallets formed only recently (2010) and are usually covered with water. This rare event is a sight to see and illustrates how our local lakes and the Floridan Aquifer are related. It is a beautiful short walk (about 100 yards) through majestic bald cypress trees to a Florida waterfall!

This 5-hour interactive course describes various green infrastructure techniques in the Pinellas County Stormwater Manual. Attendees can earn PDHs/CEUs for various industries. Lunch will be provided.

Our November meeting features Amy Bennett Williams, author of Along the Caloosahatchee River. Amy, a journalist for The NewsPress, tells the Caloosahatchee’s story of the ancient animals that once roamed its shores, the 19th-century entrepreneurs who bent it to their wills, and the celebrities who have relaxed on its waters. Richly illustrated with historical images and observations, the book chronicles the life of the waterway that joins the heart of Southwest Florida to the Gulf of Mexico and beyond.

Discover the rich diversity of birds (and maybe some rarities!) at north-central Florida's newest birding hotspot in a 2-3-hour walking tour. Birders of all levels welcome. Walks are free with park admission fee ($5/vehicle).

Join UF/IFAS Marion County for a fun day to learn about springs with a guided kayaking tour of the Rainbow River. Registration is $10 per person, including refreshments, lunch, a kayak rental, and all the kayaking gear provided by Adventure Outpost.

Join the University of Miami to learn about the many real-world applications of geographic information systems (GIS). Although this international event is scheduled for November 13, we are holding our local event on Thursday, November 14th. We will present a series of events including a networking lunch, presentations, panel discussion, games, map contest, and reception. GIS Day is free and open to the public.

Come learn about the archaeology of the Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area from an aquatic perspective. Registration is free!

The series curriculum was produced by the University of Florida Honeybee Lab for extension education and will feature speakers and lessons from UF specialists and agents as well as a network of experienced local beekeepers. Registration is $25.

UF IFAS Extension - Levy County is hosting Seven Gardening Hacks for 2019 Seven Gardening Hacks for 2019 on November 15 in Trenton. This delightful lineup of topics includes a fascinating look at irrigation and fertilization management, identifying plants for your situation, pruning - how and why, settling on deciduous fruit and citrus. Registration is free.

We will start out at the Sawpit Creek / Big Talbot Island Boat Ramp to find marsh birds and visiting sparrows, then cross FL-A1A to see what we can find in Spoonbill Pond. Bring binoculars, drinks, snacks, sunscreen, bug spray, sturdy walking shoes and a hat if desired.

Join Baker County Emergency Management Division and the National Weather Service in Jacksonville for a SKYWARN Storm Spotter Training Session on Tuesday, November 19th from 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM at the Baker County Sheriff's Office in Macclenny. Registration is free for this family-friendly event.

Do you enjoy painting, drawing, sculpting or are you just art-curious? Visit the Florida Museum for after-hours SciArt Meetups and create art inspired by Florida nature and culture! Registration is $7.

The second TEDxUFSalon of the 2019-2020 school year will center around how we can move beyond just recycling, and how we can make mindful choices and ultimately improve the sustainability of our communities. Join TEDxUF as we discover what we really stand for, which is the dynamic, resilient world we inhabit.

Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance of Northwest Florida State College will teach us about our local waterways using touch tanks and more! Registration is recommended and will open at the October 29 Trunk or Treat.

On the fourth Saturday of every month from September to May, Duval Audubon hosts a bird walk through the sanctuary from 8:00 am to 9:30 am. For those who are willing and able, after the bird walk, there is a workday until 11:30 to help maintain the park and keep it free of invasive plants and trash.