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Explore Our Coasts
Dr. David Kimbro and Dr. Randall Hughes work to unlock the secrets of the intertidal ecosystems that make up our coasts. In a series of short videos, they explore the inner workings of salt marshes, oyster reefs, and seagrass beds as well as the ways in which we enjoy what they offer us. Join us as we kayak, snorkel, and wade the wet and wild of the Forgotten Coast.
In the Grass, On the Reef is funded by the National Science Foundation.
Dimensions
Wednesday, May 22
7:30 PM, 6:30 CTWe look at a different kind of effort to restore oyster habitat. The Choctawatchee Basin Alliance, along with volunteers, are working to rebuild and restore oyster reefs using recycled and bagged shell. "In the Grass, On the Reef" tagged along for a day of collecting shell, monitoring, and building reefs.
Find more information on the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance and volunteering opportunities here.
Ice Cream Social & Summer Celebration
Sunday, June 2
2:00-6:00 PM/ET
Jubilee Cottage at Goodwood Museum
1600 Miccosukee Road,
Tallahassee, FLApalachicola Riverkeeper will be holding an Ice Cream Social fundraiser in support of the Apalachicola River and Bay. The day will include a RiverTrek presentation by Doug Alderson and WFSU-TV's Rob Diaz de Villegas, live music, and raffles. FSU Coastal & Marine Lab's Hanna Garland will also be giving a hands-on demonstration of the ecology of Apalachicola Bay.
Find more information here
Related Links
- FSU Coastal & Marine Lab
- WFSU SciGirls Blog
- Saturday at the Sea
- Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve
- St. Joseph Bay Buffer Preserve
- St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
- Matanzas Estuarine Research Reserve
- Choctowhatchee Basin Alliance
- The Randall Hughes Lab
- The David Kimbro Lab
- Northeastern Marine Science Center
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Category Archives: EcoAdventures North Florida
Wildlife Watching under the Sun (and Moon) at St. Marks NWR
Want to know where some of the cool animals are in the Saint Marks Wildlife Refuge? Check out our map. Want to know when the best time to see them is? That depends on the sun and moon. Continue reading
New Video: The Florida Trail at Aucilla Sinks
We have posted the video of our latest EcoAdventure, a hike along the Aucilla Sinks on the Florida National Scenic Trail. We also have some tips on dealing with insects on your Summer adventures. Continue reading
Hiking Where the Land Gets Swallowed
Aucilla Sinks is one of the most unique areas along the Florida National Scenic Trail. Take a tour on our interactive map as the Aucilla River disappears and then reemerges in a series of sinkholes and river runs, and see one of the only places in Florida where you can see large exposed rock. Continue reading
Exploring North Florida Through Photos
WFSU-TV explores our local ecosystems through video AND photography. Photos taken as part of the In the Grass, On the Reef project can be found on our blog and have also been seen in the Tallahassee Democrat, at the Florida Aquarium, and in the FSU promotional spot seen during football games. Explore our collection. Continue reading
The Historical Database Known as Trees (and a new video)
A trees rings have much to say to us about the history of our area, specifically when we’ve had rain, droughts, and fires. Learn how scientists gather information from longleaf pine stumps. Also, a video exploration of the SJB State Buffer Preserve. Continue reading
At the Buffer Preserve, Rare Plants Are “In the Grass”
Photographing rare plants might be harder than photographing rare birds! Our latest EcoAdventure takes us to the SJB State Buffer Preserve in search of one of the rarest and flashiest- the Chapman’s rhododendron. Continue reading
10 Things to Think About as You Plan Your Kayak Camping Trip
You have to bring everything you need to survive for five days, and fit it all in a kayak. What do you bring? Georgia Ackerman and Rick Zelznak of the Wilderness Way have some answers. Continue reading
7 Online Resources for the Prepared Kayak Camper
We’ve all heard of the “desert island” game. What would you bring if you were stranded? Preparing for a kayak camping trip is not entirely different. We offer seven resources to help you plan. Continue reading
Paddling and Wildlife Watching Around the Apalachicola River
We could have shot for days along the Apalachicola River, but we only got one. And it was a busy day, as you see in our latest EcoAdventure. Continue reading
Why We Burn- Restoring the Longleaf Pine Ecosystem
Smokey the Bear told us not to, but sometimes Mother Nature has to disagree. Prescribed burns are being used as part of strategy to restore the longleaf pine/ wiregrass ecosystem. Continue reading
