BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Santiva Chronicle - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Santiva Chronicle X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://santivachronicle.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Santiva Chronicle REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250113T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20250109T163822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T163822Z UID:10004894-1736789400-1736796600@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Mangrove Update By Local Expert DESCRIPTION:Dr. Eric Milbrandt\, director of the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation Marine Lab\, will provide the community with an update regarding the area’s mangrove recovery and resiliency in response to large storm events like Charlie\, Irma\, Ian and Milton. Milbrandt’s research includes water quality\, harmful algae blooms and the effects of seagrass and oyster reef communities. Milbrant’s knowledge of keystone species\, especially mangroves\, is pivotal for the health of our estuaries for generations to come. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/mangrove-update-by-local-expert/ LOCATION:Sanibel Community House\, 2173 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, Florida\, 33957 CATEGORIES:Environmental ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santivachronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SCAS-Logo-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241214T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20241210T194320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T194506Z UID:10004885-1734166800-1734174000@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Sanibel's 50th Anniversary Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Join SCCF’s Coastal Watch in celebrating Sanibel’s 50th Anniversary by lending a hand in a special island-wide roadside cleanup THIS Saturday\, Dec. 14 from 9–11 a.m.! This event\, hosted in partnership with the City of Sanibel\, focuses on clearing debris from roadways\, conservation lands adjacent to roadways\, and the right-of-way areas\, contributing to ongoing hurricane recovery efforts. \nParticipants will work across designated sections of the island\, with opportunities for individuals and small groups to get involved. It’s a meaningful way to protect Sanibel’s natural beauty and make a lasting impact on our local environment. Groups larger than four can email us at coastalwatch@sccf.org to participate. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/sanibels-50th-anniversary-cleanup/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:Environmental ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://santivachronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/50th-Anniversary-Cleanup-1200-x-700-px.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T150000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20241003T175747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T175747Z UID:10004880-1729774800-1729782000@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Federal Duck Stamp Contest Winner DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service selects a winning duck stamp for the following year from some 200 contestants. The winning duck stamp artist becomes somewhat of a celebrity\, and\, J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island has the honor of hosting an appearance by the winner each year. Proceeds from the duck stamp program have purchased six million acres of wetlands as preserved habitat in its 90 years of existence. \nNamed for the man responsible for creating the Federal Duck Stamp program\, the refuge\, with support from the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS)\, schedules the artist’s appearance to coincide with Jay Norwood “Ding” Darling’s mid-October birthday. This year\, 2024-2025 Federal Duck Stamp Contest winner Chuck Black will make his appearance at “Ding” Darling on Thursday\, Oct. 24\, for a free 1 p.m. talk open to the public. \nA stamp-signing opportunity will follow his presentation. The stamp is currently for sale in the Refuge Nature Store. \nThe Montana artist worked as a wildlife biologist for seven years before devoting himself to his first love – wildlife art. His wins for the California and Colorado state duck stamp contests led to his decision to paint full-time. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/federal-duck-stamp-contest-winner/ LOCATION:J.N. ‘Ding’ Darling National Wildlife Refuge\, 1 Wildlife Dr.\, Sanibel\, Fla\, 33957 CATEGORIES:Education,Environmental ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://santivachronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/FDS-Chuck-Black.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T153000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20231121T154137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T154137Z UID:10004852-1701957600-1701963000@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Resilient Landscapes in Practice: Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Take a guided walk led by local experts from SCCF. This walking tour will go through a couple of Captiva’s habitats to gain a better understanding of how they protect the island when faced with extreme weather events\, including king tides\, tropical storms\, and hurricanes. Learn how the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation has adapted their landscape to be better prepared for climate change and extreme weather\, and hear about practical considerations for utilizing these techniques on your own property. \nSpace is limited for the walking tour. This program is being presented collaboratively between the CCA\, SCCF\, and the Rauschenberg Residency program. Purchase tickets here.  \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/resilient-landscapes-in-practice-walking-tour/ LOCATION:South Seas Island Resort\, 5400 Plantation Rd\, Captiva\, FL\, 33924 CATEGORIES:Environmental ORGANIZER;CN="Captiva Civic Association":MAILTO:info@CCAcaptiva.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20231004T152203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231004T152203Z UID:10004839-1697131800-1697135400@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:The Charisma of Cowries Lecture DESCRIPTION:The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum’s free online lecture series continues on Thursday\, October 12th at 5:30pm with The Charisma of Cowries\, led by Dr. José H. Leal\, Museum Science Director and Curator. \nCowries have played significant roles in human culture going back tens of thousands of years. Their shapes\, sizes\, and colors exert an attraction that knows no geographical or cultural barriers. Cowries have been used as money\, ornaments\, spiritual objects\, and became one the most desired groups of collectible shells in modern times. In this presentation Dr. Leal discusses the biodiversity\, geographical distribution\, and natural history of cowries\, and some of the most remarkable cultural uses of cowrie shells. \nJosé H. Leal\, Ph.D. is the Science Director and Curator of the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum. Dr. Leal received his Ph.D. in Marine Biology and Fisheries from the University of Miami and has served as an Assistant Editor for Sea Frontiers Magazine\, a Visiting Professor at the Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle\, and Postdoctoral Fellow at the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History. He holds honorary faculty positions at the University of Miami and Florida Gulf Coast University\, is a past president of the American Malacological Society and of Conchologists of America\, and is currently editor of The Nautilus journal of malacology. \nRegistration required at ShellMuseum.org/online-lectures. \nThe National Shell Museum is currently closed for reconstruction following the impacts of Hurricane Ian. Its re-opening will be phased\, with the goal of restoring the Living Gallery of aquariums\, lobby\, and Museum Store by the end of 2023. \nAbout the Museum: The Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum is a natural history museum\, and the only museum in the United States devoted primarily to shells and mollusks. Its mission is to use exceptional collections\, aquariums\, programs\, experiences\, and science to be the nation’s leading museum in the conservation\, preservation\, interpretation\, and celebration of shells\, the mollusks that create them\, and their ecosystems. Permanent exhibitions on view include the Great Hall of Shells which displays highlights of the Museum’s collection of some 550\,000 shells\, as well as the Beyond Shells living gallery of aquariums and over 60 species of marine life. In 2023 the Museum is under reconstruction following the impacts of Hurricane Ian. For more information\, please visit ShellMuseum.org or call (239) 395-2233.\nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/the-charisma-of-cowries-lecture/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Environmental ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://santivachronicle.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Periserosa_guttata_raw.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20220915T155410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220915T155410Z UID:10004190-1664013600-1664028000@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Captiva Coastal Cleanup DESCRIPTION:Established by local Capt. Jimmy Burnsed of Santiva Saltwater Fishing Team and his wife\, Sarah\, the Captiva Coastal Cleanup calls on the community to help keep Captiva Island a beautiful place to live\, boat\, fish and enjoy the water by organizing a day to pick up debris along Captiva and surrounding islands’ shorelines and waterways. Efforts focus primarily on the mangrove shoreline and waters ranging from North Captiva to Cayo Costa. \nThe annual event is a collective effort led by the Burnseds in partnership with Keep Lee County Beautiful and community partners including Captiva Cruises\, Captiva Rod & Gun Club\, McCarthy’s Marina\, Santiva Saltwater Fishing Team and Scuba Quest. \nLocal guides from Santiva Saltwater Fishing Team will lead the community of island boaters in efforts along the coastal habitats. Local law enforcement from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office on Captiva and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Division of Law Enforcement (FWC LE) will provide officers on boats for the safety of participants. Scuba Quest is providing diving equipment to professional scuba divers for underwater cleanup in and around Redfish Pass\, and scuba operations will be further supported by FWC LE’s agency dive team. \nVolunteers are encouraged to bring their own watercraft\, including boats\, kayaks\, canoes or paddleboards. Those without means of water transportation who wish to volunteer can contact event organizers for support. A free barbecue lunch from Pop’z BBQ & Catering\, sponsored by Captiva Rod & Gun Club\, will be provided to volunteers at 1 p.m. \nCaptiva Coastal Cleanup will begin at Captiva Cruises\, located out of McCarthy’s Marina at 11401 Andy Rosse Lane on Captiva Island. Dockage for boats and parking for cars is available. \nFor more information or to sign up to volunteer\, click here or contact event organizers at 239-872-6383. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/captiva-coastal-cleanup/ LOCATION:Captiva Cruises\, 11401 Andy Rosse Lane\, Captiva\, FL\, 33924\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T163000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20220826T165752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220826T165752Z UID:10004154-1663407000-1663432200@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:(SCCF Coastal Watch) Coastal Cleanup Day DESCRIPTION:The Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation’s Coastal Watch program is hosting volunteers to pick up garbage and debris Saturday\, Sept. 17 on the islands’ beaches\, as part of the Ocean Conservancy’s annual international Coastal Cleanup. Sign up for a section of beach this year and join the global effort.  \nWhat to Know Prior to the Event:\n• Sign up for a section of beach where you or your group would like to collect trash. Although we limit many sections to two sign-ups\, larger groups or families can participate together.\n• If you would like to sign up a large group\, email coastalwatch@sccf.org with your beach site request and how many participants.\n• Download the CleanSwell app to track the amount and type of trash collected as part of the event (Data sheets will be provided on the day of for those who prefer a hard copy). \nWhat to Know Day of the Event:\n• All participants will meet at 9 a.m. at the Sanibel Sea School (455 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel).\n• Cleanup supplies will be provided the morning of the event — trash buckets\, gloves\, and data sheets. A limited number of free event T-shirts will also be available.\n• At 9:30 a.m.\, participants will depart to their designated beaches. **Parking and transporting collected trash are the participant’s responsibility.**\n• Once filled\, trash buckets are returned to Sanibel Sea School to be weighed and properly disposed. \nAnyone who wishes to participate outside of Sanibel and Captiva can visit the Keep Lee County Beautiful’s site for locations. \nFounded in 1967\, the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation’s mission is to protect and care for Southwest Florida’s coastal ecosystems through its focus on Water Quality Research\, Policy and Advocacy\, Sea Turtles and Shorebirds\, Native Landscaping\, Habitat and Wildlife Management\, and Environmental Education. SCCF’s Coastal Watch is dedicated to preserving Southwest Florida’s estuaries and oceans for future generations — a mission it carries out with the help of committed volunteers who execute projects such as mangrove planting\, oyster gardening\, and beach litter cleanup.\nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/sccf-coastal-watch-coastal-cleanup-day/ LOCATION:Sanibel Sea School\, 455 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20220302T200233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T200233Z UID:10003960-1646935200-1646942400@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:SCCF: Everglades Update DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss your opportunity to learn more about the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) and the state of critical projects needed to restore America’s Everglades\, Lake Okeechobee\, and our coastal estuaries. \nThe program will feature an in-depth discussion on the science and current politics of Everglades restoration with Steve Davis\, Ph.D.\, Chief Science Officer for The Everglades Foundation and Paul Julian\, Ph.D.\, Hydrological Modeler for SCCF and the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. The discussion will be moderated by James Evans\, Chief Executive Officer for SCCF. \nThe discussion will focus on key Everglades restoration projects\, development of the Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM)\, and Senate Bill 2508—the most recent attempt by the sugar industry to undermine the LOSOM process. There will be an opportunity for Q&A with the panelists. \nWe will also be livestreaming this event in real-time. Register at Eventbrite/sccf. \nMeet the Moderator and Panelists\nJames Evans is Chief Executive Officer for the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation. He oversees operations and is responsible for carrying out SCCF’s mission to protect and care for Southwest Florida’s coastal ecosystems. James has more than 23 years of experience working in south Florida’s ecosystems\, with expertise in water quality\, environmental policy\, marine biology\, estuarine ecology\, and environmental restoration. He served as SCCF’s Environmental Policy Director prior to becoming CEO in January 2022. He also spent 7 years as Director of Natural Resources for the City of Sanibel where he oversaw land conservation\, ecosystem restoration\, habitat management\, environmental planning and code enforcement review within the department\, water quality and water policy efforts. \nDr. Steve Davis is The Everglades Foundation’s Chief Science Officer. A native of Ohio\, he earned a PhD from Florida International University in 1999 with research in Florida Bay and the coastal Everglades. Davis joined The Everglades Foundation in 2009 as a member of the Science Department\, and he became a key voice in support of the organization’s mission to restore America’s Everglades. He draws upon his 25 years of Everglades science and teaching experience\, including 10 years as professor of wetland ecology at Texas A&M University\, to lead science\, communication and outreach efforts focused on Everglades restoration\, ecosystem health\, and impacts of sea-level rise. \nDr. Paul Julian is a wetland biogeochemist and hydrologic modeler working as part of a partnership between the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation and Conservancy of Southwest Florida. His work focuses on linking biogeochemical and hydrological processes on a landscape scale with an emphasis on wetland and lake ecosystems. He has been involved with Everglades restoration efforts and research for the past decade contributing to the evaluation of ecosystem restoration efforts. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/sccf-everglades-update/ LOCATION:Bailey Homestead Preserve\, 1300 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210916T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210916T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20210908T153551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T153551Z UID:10003406-1631811600-1631815200@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Shell Museum Virtual Lecture DESCRIPTION:“Why Am I Growing Giant Clams in the Middle of the Arizona Desert?” is the next talk scheduled in the National Shell Museum’s Celebrating 25 Years virtual lecture series. Join Dan Killam\, Ph.D.\, postdoctoral researcher at Biosphere 2\, University of Arizona\, as he shares insights from his groundbreaking research on the impacts of changing oceans on mollusks. \nGiant clams are special among bivalve mollusks in using symbiotic algae within their bodies to speed up their growth\, like corals do\, yet little is understood of how they will fare in the face of climate change and ocean acidification. To look into the future and explore these questions further\, Dr. Killam is growing smooth giant clams in a 700\,000-gallon coral reef tank of the Biosphere 2 in Arizona to understand how they manage to grow their shells so quickly. In the Biosphere 2 “ocean”\, juvenile giant clams have more than doubled in size in just one year and will eventually reach two feet long. \nThe controlled conditions of the Biosphere 2 ocean reef tank provide a perfect setting to explore and experiment. As with corals\, the partnership between giant clams and their internal algae only works within a narrow range of temperatures and pH levels. As the oceans grow warmer and more acidic\, this relationship will be put under stress\, reducing their growth. \nRegister for this free virtual lecture at ShellMuseum.org/lecture-series. The Celebrating 25 Years lecture series will conclude with Shell Dressed: Seashells in Fashion and Jewelry on September 28th and Spooky Mollusks and Other Evils of the Deep: A Halloween Special on October 20th. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/shell-museum-virtual-lecture/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:Environmental END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210727T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210727T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20210616T164538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T164538Z UID:10003144-1627405200-1627405200@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Shell Museum Lecture: Supersized Squid DESCRIPTION:oin squid expert Rebecca Mensch as she presents about the Giant Squid and the Colossal Squid. For millennia the Giant Squid has captured the imagination and inspired tales of sea beasts such as the kraken. Because of the extreme depths these magnificent mollusks live in\, many questions about these animals have gone unanswered until the last two decades. With recent advances in technology\, many mysteries of these two extraordinary mollusks are finally beginning to be revealed\, but there is still much to learn. Rebecca shares new findings and images to tell the unique story of the Supersized Squid. \nThe Celebrating 25 Years lecture series is free\, but registration is required at ShellMuseum.org. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/shell-museum-lecture-supersized-squid/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:Environmental END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210713T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210713T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20210616T164436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T164655Z UID:10003143-1626195600-1626199200@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Shell Museum Lecture: Oysters DESCRIPTION:Dr. Melissa May leads Florida Gulf Coast University’s oyster monitoring research program in Estero Bay. Oysters are mollusks and essential members of coastal water ecosystems. These shelled animals play an important role in the health of water and their reefs provide homes and food for other marine animals. They act as indicators for declines in water quality or other stressors imposed on estuarine ecosystems and help to clean the water by filtering large volumes of water through their shells. Dr. May’s talk will focus on the range of threats to the health of oysters and other mollusks in Southwest Florida (in addition to freshwater releases from Lake Okeechobee)\, with an emphasis on new her new research program in Estero Bay. \nThe Celebrating 25 Years lecture series is free\, but registration is required at ShellMuseum.org. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/shell-museum-lecture-oysters/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:Environmental END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210422T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210422T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20210217T173929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T173929Z UID:10003062-1619110800-1619114400@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Shell Museum: Blue Revolution DESCRIPTION:“Blue Revolution: A Water Ethic for America and Florida” \nBy Cynthia Barnett\, Award-Winning Environmental Journalist \nWater defines us as Floridians no matter where we live: Idyllic beaches surround us on three sides. Rivers and streams flow for ten thousand miles through the peninsula. We’re blessed with nearly eight thousand lakes and a thousand more freshwater springs – the largest concentration of artesian springs in the world. Florida’s economy and idyllic lifestyle are built on a foundation of pure and plentiful water. Yet the latest generation of Floridians has not inherited waters as clean and abundant as when they were born. In her program Blue Revolution: A Water Ethic for America & Florida\, environmental author Cynthia Barnett shows audiences how one of the most water-rich states in the nation could come to face water quality and scarcity woes—and how it doesn’t have to be this way. With a shared ethic for water\, Floridians come together to use less and pollute less\, and work with nature as we prepare for sea-rise and the other tremors of a changing climate. Join us this Earth Day to learn how Florida can live well with water today\, in ways that don’t jeopardize fresh\, clean water for our children\, ecosystems\, and businesses tomorrow. \nThe Museum’s “H2O Art Exhibition” was created in partnership with Alliance for the Arts\, and hopes to bring many interpretations and responses to our infinite individual and communal connections to water. The exhibition can be viewed on the second floor of the Museum during regular Museum hours (with paid admission). Most artwork on display will be offered for sale to the public at a labeled price set by the artist\, and a commission will be donated to the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum. \nTo celebrate its current “H2O Art Exhibition\,” on display at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum from February 9 through April 30\, 2021\, the Museum is presenting a free three-lecture series on the life-giving liquid\, which will be available virtually via Zoom. Visit ShellMuseum.org for link to Zoom invite. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/shell-museum-blue-revolution/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:Environmental END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210330T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210330T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20210116T182226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210116T182226Z UID:10003057-1617120000-1617125400@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:CROW: Economic Value of National Resources DESCRIPTION:Economic Value of National Resources in Central and Southwest Florida\nPresented by Alexis Horn\, Public Outreach Specialist for Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership \nThe Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Partnership and the Balmoral Group undertook a study to better understand the economic activity tied to restoration\, conservation\, and management activities. This study highlights how the protection of water\, wildlife\, and habitat at a regional and landscape level are beneficial to both the economy and the environment. \nCheck out the full schedule for the 2021 Virtual Speaker Series presented by LCEC at http://bit.ly/2021SpeakerSeriesByLCEC \nREGISTER HERE \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/crow-economic-value-of-national-resources/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:Environmental END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210325T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210325T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20210217T173737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T173737Z UID:10003061-1616691600-1616695200@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Shell Museum: Shells & Bad Weather DESCRIPTION:“Shells and Bad Water: Ocean Acidification and its Effects on Mollusks”\nBy José H. Leal\, Ph.D.\, Interim Director & Curator\, Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum \nThe presenter will discuss the some of the most recent finds and facts about the influence of ocean acidification on mollusks. Mollusks are small\, slow-moving\, slimy creatures that are barely noticed by most people. But there is much more to them than just a trail of slime or pretty empty shells. Mollusks are the second most diverse group of animals on Earth. There are at least 75\,000 known species of mollusks\, of which around 60% are marine. They are present in virtually all of Earth’s natural environments and ecosystems\, including deserts\, cold mountain springs\, rainforests\, and the deepest ocean trenches. They are important links in the oceans’ food webs. And\, given the close association between accelerated increases in dissolved carbon dioxide (ocean acidification) and the chemical processes involved in shell growth\, mollusks are probably the earliest to be affected by that human-induced phenomenon. \nOcean acidification is caused by the increased uptake of atmospheric carbon dioxide by sea water. More acidic sea water affects the shells of planktonic (open-water) mollusks\, thinning and opening holes in those delicate structures. Acidification is already a tangible threat to several species of planktonic mollusks\, including sea butterflies (pteropods)\, which are key links in open-ocean food webs\, serving as food for many species of fish\, which in turn feed larger animals such as sea birds\, whales\, and even polar bears. Recent research also shows\, for instance\, that the small\, delicate larval shells of larger species are adversely affected. Minute increases in the oceans’ acidity going forward will certainly prove to be harmful to large numbers of species of molluscan species. \nTo celebrate its current “H2O Art Exhibition\,” on display at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum from February 9 through April 30\, 2021\, the Museum is presenting a free three-lecture series on the life-giving liquid\, which will be available virtually via Zoom. Visit ShellMuseum.org for link to Zoom invite. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/shell-museum-shells-bad-weather/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:Environmental END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210323T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210323T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20210116T181932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210116T182020Z UID:10003056-1616515200-1616520600@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:CROW: Bobcat Spatial Ecology DESCRIPTION:Bobcat Spatial Ecology on Everglades Tree Islands\nPresented by Katherine Buckman\, MS Graduate Student for Florida Atlantic University \nFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) engages in collaborative projects to monitor wildlife in its natural habitat. Katherine will discuss a recent research study that is funded by the U.S. Geological Survey in partnership with Florida Atlantic University using data collected from 2005 – 2019 via game cameras. The area of focus for her study is on improving the understanding of mammalian use of tree islands in the Everglades\, specifically Bobcats. This presentation will provide insight into how terrestrial mammals respond to changing water levels and why we should conserve these critical habitat areas. \nCheck out the full schedule for the 2021 Virtual Speaker Series presented by LCEC at http://bit.ly/2021SpeakerSeriesByLCEC \nREGISTER HERE \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/crow-bobcat-spatial-ecology/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:Environmental END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210316T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210316T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20210116T181656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210116T181656Z UID:10003055-1615910400-1615915800@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:CROW: Citizen Science & Invasive Lionfish Removal DESCRIPTION:Citizen Science & Invasive Lionfish Removal \nPresented by Madalyn Mussey\, Education & Outreach Program Manager for Reef Environmental Education Foundation \nMore than 37 non-native marine fish have been documented in Florida coastal waters\, most believed to be released aquarium pets. Invasive lionfish\, first sighted in Florida in 1985\, are the only one of these species to have become established and are now causing severe problems throughout the western Atlantic\, Caribbean\, and the Gulf of Mexico. Learn about the threats invasive marine fish pose to their non-native environments and what is being done to combat one of the most infamous invasive fish species. \nCheck out the full schedule for the 2021 Virtual Speaker Series presented by LCEC at http://bit.ly/2021SpeakerSeriesByLCEC \nREGISTER HERE \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/crow-citizen-science-invasive-lionfish-removal/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:Environmental END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210310T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210312T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20210303T172619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T172619Z UID:10003070-1615366800-1615550400@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Active Hope in Difficult Times DESCRIPTION:TOGETHER—A Way Forward is sponsoring a timely three-day online workshop\, “Active Hope in Difficult Times: Moving from Despair to Empowerment.” This workshop is intended to assist in the spiritual challenges of the pandemic times. Its aim is to help participants remain resilient\, creative\, and empowered to act for healing. The event is drawn from “The Work that Reconnects\,” based on activist and teacher Joanna Macy’s work which has been developed over five decades as a resource for resistance and resilience. In the workshop\, participants will gain tools that will ignite their Active Hope\, increase their inner resources\, and help them experience their unique place in our shared planetary home. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/active-hope-in-difficult-times/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:Environmental END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210309T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210309T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20210224T192241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210224T192241Z UID:10003069-1615314600-1615318200@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Solutions for Our Changing Climate DESCRIPTION:Ariel Hoover will discuss Solutions For Our Changing Climate. $5 Suggested Donation. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/solutions-for-our-changing-climate/ LOCATION:Sanibel\, Florida\, 33957 CATEGORIES:Environmental END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210309T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210309T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20210116T181407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210116T181442Z UID:10003054-1615305600-1615311000@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:CROW: The Story of Ospreys DESCRIPTION:The Story of Ospreys\nPresented by Claudia Burns\, Volunteer for International Osprey Foundation \nOspreys are large brown and white raptors who breed in southwest Florida from December through April and can be seen diving for live fish in shallow waters throughout the area. Because they build their nests right out in the open\, their behavior is easy to observe\, but not always easy to understand. This presentation uses photos\, videos and recorded vocalizations to explain osprey behavior. \nCheck out the full schedule for the 2021 Virtual Speaker Series presented by LCEC at http://bit.ly/2021SpeakerSeriesByLCEC \nREGISTER HERE \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/crow-the-story-of-ospreys/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:Environmental END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210302T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210302T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20210116T181239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210116T181239Z UID:10003053-1614700800-1614706200@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:CROW: Gardening in SWFL DESCRIPTION:Reframing Our Perspective:  Gardening in Southwest Florida\nPresented by Jenny Evans\, Native Landscapes & Adult Education Director for Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation \nOur yards are often viewed as simply a way to approve the appearance of our house.  In this presentation\, Jenny will discuss how your yard can be so much more while still being attractive\, including being a place to conserve our natural resources and a refuge for local wildlife. \nCheck out the full schedule for the 2021 Virtual Speaker Series presented by LCEC at http://bit.ly/2021SpeakerSeriesByLCEC \nREGISTER HERE \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/crow-gardening-in-swfl/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:Environmental END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210225T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210225T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20210217T192312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T192333Z UID:10003063-1614279600-1614283200@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Audubon & Osprey Foundation: Revival of Global Raptor DESCRIPTION:The Sanibel-Captiva Audubon Society and The International Osprey Foundation is hosting a joint program entitled “Ospreys 2021 – The Revival of a Global Raptor.” \nDr. Alan F. Poole will bring us up to date on the status of one of our best-loved birds of prey using part travelogue\, part biography and part scientific detective story. \nThe past 50 years have seen an extraordinary resurgence in Osprey numbers globally. Locally\, on Sanibel and Fort Myers Beach\, 125 osprey nests are currently being monitored by volunteer nest monitors. This good-news story has been triggered not just by cleaner waters and less contaminated fish\, but also by greening cultures — dedicated groups of people who have built and protected nest sites for Ospreys and have brought the species back to regions where it has been missing for decades. Dr. Poole\, will lead us through this story with dazzling looks at some of the places where Ospreys are found\, and with introductions to a few of the colorful characters who have helped make this Osprey revival possible. \nAlan Poole\, an Associate of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology\, was editor of the Birds of North America life history series for 22 years. He lives along the Westport River estuaries in southeastern Massachusetts\, and has been studying Ospreys for over 35 years. Alan has written two books on the species to include the recently published Ospreys: the Revival of a Global Raptor; Johns Hopkins Univ. Press\, 2019. \nTo register for this webinar\, go to the Programs section of the San-Cap Audubon website within the five day period prior to the webinar’s scheduled date of 25 February and click on JOIN in the webinar’s description. After registration\, a link to the webinar will be emailed to you. All are always welcome to join. To view a video of a completed webinar\, click on VIDEO in the webinar’s description. \nThere is no charge to join the webinar. However\, it is suggested that webinar attendees donate directly to San-Cap Audubon or The International Osprey Foundation. Instructions to do so can be found on their respective websites: www.san-capaudubon.org or www.ospreys.com All donations are much appreciated and after costs are used to promote conservation on Sanibel\, Captiva and in Florida. For additional information\, call (239) 395-1878. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/audubon-osprey-foundation-global-raptor/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:Environmental END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210225T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210225T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20210217T173525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210217T173525Z UID:10003060-1614272400-1614276000@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Shell Museum: Water Quality Challenges DESCRIPTION:“Southwest Florida’s Water Quality Challenges and the Urgent Need to Complete Everglades Restoration”\nBy James Evans\, Environmental Policy Director\, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation \nJames’s presentation will explore Florida’s water quality issues from the state\, regional\, and local perspectives\, focusing on the impact water quality is having here in Southwest Florida. He will discuss the factors contributing to poor water quality and harmful algal blooms─such as blue-green algae and red tide─and how harmful algal blooms in 2018 impacted the ecology of our coastal waters and Sanibel’s local economy. I will also discuss the relationship between our water quality issues and the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) and how CERP will help restore the quality\, quantity\, timing and distribution of freshwater flows delivered to the Caloosahatchee estuary. \nTo celebrate its current “H2O Art Exhibition\,” on display at the Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum from February 9 through April 30\, 2021\, the Museum is presenting a free three-lecture series on the life-giving liquid\, which will be available virtually via Zoom. Visit ShellMuseum.org for link to Zoom invite. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/shell-museum-water-quality-challenges/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:Environmental END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210223T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210223T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20210116T180953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210116T180953Z UID:10003052-1614096000-1614101400@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:CROW: Bats & Lubee 101 DESCRIPTION:Bats & Lubee 101 – Biology\, Conservation & Education\nPresented by Brian Pope\, Director for Lubee Bat Conservancy \nLubee Bat Conservancy is a non-profit organization that places animal care\, conservation\, and education as its three core institutional purposes. It is the global leader in fruit bat care\, husbandry\, and medical management\, and this presentation will cover the basics of bat biology\, species found in Florida\, and Lubee’s role in global conservation\, education\, and community engagement. \nCheck out the full schedule for the 2021 Virtual Speaker Series presented by LCEC at http://bit.ly/2021SpeakerSeriesByLCEC \nREGISTER HERE \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/crow-bats-lubee-101/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:Environmental END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210215T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210215T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20210116T180752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210116T180752Z UID:10003051-1613404800-1613410200@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:CROW: Speaker for the Bees DESCRIPTION:Speaker for the Bees: Understanding and Protecting Wild and Managed Bees\nPresented by Mary Bammer\, Instructional Designer for UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Lab \nGain the knowledge and appreciation necessary to become a ‘Speaker for the Bees’\, or a one who advocates on the bees’ behalf. In this presentation you will be introduced to why bees are so important\, the types of bees found in Florida\, and simple steps you can take to support local bee populations. \nCheck out the full schedule for the 2021 Virtual Speaker Series presented by LCEC at http://bit.ly/2021SpeakerSeriesByLCEC \nREGISTER HERE \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/crow-speaker-for-the-bees/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:Environmental END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210211T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210211T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20210116T180411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210116T180411Z UID:10003049-1613059200-1613064600@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:CROW: Overview of Cetacean Rehabilitation DESCRIPTION:FMMSN1954\, “Rudolph:” An Overview of Cetacean Rehabilitation\nPresented by Hannah Rogers\, Associate Rescue Biologist for Clearwater Marine Aquarium \nClearwater Marine Aquarium works to protect and conserve our world’s fragile aquatic ecosystems and the threatened species that call them home. This presentation will provide an overview of Cetacean rehabilitation practices and the process of transitioning a non-releasable animal into managed care. \nCheck out the full schedule for the 2021 Virtual Speaker Series presented by LCEC at http://bit.ly/2021SpeakerSeriesByLCEC \nREGISTER HERE \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/crow-overview-of-cetacean-rehabilitation/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:Environmental END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210209T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20210209T173000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20210116T180557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210116T180557Z UID:10003050-1612886400-1612891800@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:CROW: Living with Burrowing Owls DESCRIPTION:Living with Burrowing Owls\nPresented by Beverly Saltonstall\, Volunteer for Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife \nCape Coral has the largest population of Burrowing Owls (Athene cunicularia floridana) in Florida\, with an estimated 1000 nesting pairs and an upwards of 2500 burrows within the city limits. While the owls are quite tolerant of humans\, their homes are still being threatened. Come out to learn about their habitat and hunting characteristics so you can cohabitate with this remarkable species. \nCheck out the full schedule for the 2021 Virtual Speaker Series presented by LCEC at http://bit.ly/2021SpeakerSeriesByLCEC \nREGISTER HERE \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/crow-living-with-burrowing-owls/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:Environmental END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200305T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200305T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20200219T144929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200219T174709Z UID:10002938-1583433000-1583438400@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Coastal Resiliency DESCRIPTION:Dr. Steffen Nijhuis\, Delft University\, The Netherlands\, and Dr. Brian Cook\, University of South Florida will present “Adaptive Coastal Design & Resilient Urban Landscapes: The Dutch Approach” and “Incorporative Planning in Coastal Environments: Putting It All Together.” Registration is required. \nIn the Netherlands\, people have lived at or below sea level for hundreds of years. Their history is one involving a constant struggle with water\, for safety but also prosperity. Today the country is thriving\, and has adopted progressive planning approaches toward building cities\, commerce\, tourism and quality of life in the region. \nDr. Steffen Nijhuis is Head of Landscape Architecture Research and is an Associate Professor in the College of Architecture and the Built Environment at Delft University of Technology. TU Delft is the preeminent coastal resiliency university in the world\, working at the interface of landscape\, urban design\, engineering and economy. \nDr. Brian Cook is working on a comprehensive assessment and mitigation project with Hillsborough County. The study establishes a new precedent for coastal and flood resiliency\, recognized with a ‘Future of the Region’ award by the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council and a Hillsborough County Planning and Design Award. \nSponsored by: Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF); Committee of the Islands (COTI); Captiva Erosion Prevention District; and the City of Sanibel Natural Resources Department \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/coastal-resiliency/ LOCATION:Bailey Homestead Preserve\, 1300 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Environmental END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200304T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20200304T203000 DTSTAMP:20260501T212638 CREATED:20200129T191259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200129T191405Z UID:10002923-1583346600-1583353800@santivachronicle.com SUMMARY:Climate Change & Food DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enlightening lecture by Jackie Vitale\, Chef-in-Residence at the Robert Rauschenberg Foundation\, as she explores how our food system impacts the changing climate\, from seed to supermarket; fridge to landfill. Our energy and transportation industries get most of the attention when it comes to climate change\, but the food system also plays a large role in our warming planet. We’ll also learn about the historical and economic roots of our current industrial system\, and present possibilities for a brighter future. The focus will be on positive solutions we can bring back to our kitchens! \nPresented in partnership with FISH of SanCap. Doors will open at the Bailey Homestead Preserve at 6 p.m. for light bites and refreshments. Register for tickets at Eventbrite/SCCF; $10. \nShare this:\n Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)\n Email\n \n Share on Facebook (Opens in new window)\n Facebook\n \n Share on X (Opens in new window)\n X\n \n Print (Opens in new window)\n Print URL:https://santivachronicle.com/event/evening-at-the-homestead-climate-change-food/ LOCATION:Bailey Homestead Preserve\, 1300 Periwinkle Way\, Sanibel\, FL\, 33957\, United States CATEGORIES:Cooking & Food,Environmental END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR