MRC’s Event Archives

Marine Resources Council hosts an array of events each year to keep our community focused on the health of the Indian River Lagoon. Proceeds from these events support our many programs, such as Lagoon Watch water quality monitors and our monthly Brown Bag Lunch guest speaker series.

Browse our past events below, or learn how you can sponsor or volunteer at a future event to help improve water quality and to protect and restore the fish and wildlife resources of the Indian River Lagoon.

Reflections on the Lagoon

Lunch and Learn Webinars, Events, marine science, environmental education

The Marine Resources Council is pleased to partner with Nick Sanzone, Environmental Scientist and Steward, to present June’s Lunch and Learn: Reflections on the Lagoon.

MRC’s Progress Report

Lunch and Learn Webinars, Events, marine science, environmental education

The Marine Resources Council is pleased to present MRC’s Progress Report: A Lagoonside Chat. Join Jim Moir, MRC Board Chair and Interim Executive Director, to host this Lunch & Learn Seminar.

April 2023 Lunch and Learn Seminar: Story for Scientists: Crafting Conservation Conversations

Apr. Seminar: Story for Scientists

Lunch and Learn Webinars, Events, marine science, environmental education

Learn about the science behind our draw to water—and see how to harness this neuro-conservation in our outreach efforts to motivate change—with Paola Espita, Impact Media Producer & Strategist at Ola’pi Creative, at our April Lunch & Learn Seminar.

March 2023 Lunch and Learn Seminar: Algal Blooms in Florida’s Waters

Mar. Seminar: Algal Blooms in Florida’s Waters

environmental education, Lunch and Learn Webinars, Events, marine science

Discover multiple harmful algal bloom species found in Florida and current efforts to understand their bloom dynamics better.

Feb. Seminar: Seagrass and Seaweeds in the IRL

The Marine Resources Council is pleased to present Part Two of our FAU Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Miniseries, Seagrass and Seaweed in the Indian River Lagoon. We warmly welcome Rachel Brewton, HBOI-FAU Research Scientist, to host this Lunch & Learn Seminar.

Reggae Benefit for the Lagoon

MRC Low Impact Development Conference

Events, stormwater, low impact development, LID, green infrastructure, GI

MRC’s Low Impact Development Conference offers solutions to keep polluted stormwater from entering coastal estuaries, especially the Indian River Lagoon.

Sept. Webinar: Brevard County Sea Turtles - Helping them Survive

Sept. Seminar: Brevard County Sea Turtles

environmental education, sea turtles, Lunch and Learn Webinars, Events, marine science

Learn about the sea turtle species that commonly nest on Brevard County beaches, the threats that they face, and how you can help them.

Indian River Lagoon Report Card on Tour! What is Killing Lagoon Seagrass?

environmental education, stormwater, IRL Health Update, marine science, habitat restoration

Marine Resources Council released this year’s Indian River Lagoon Health Update Report Card during the legislative session and provided every

Kids for Conservation Virtual 5K

Get Involved, Events

Gather the family for MRC’s Kids for Conservation Virtual 5K! All proceeds go directly to supporting educational programs! Registration open to May 22.

Sing to Save the Seagrass

Events

MRC partners with Engel & Volkers Horizon Group, Caliber Home Loans, & the Pineda Inn Bar & Grill in hosting this family-friendly event improve the health of the Indian River Lagoon.

May 3 Seminar: Manatees

marine science, environmental education, Lunch and Learn Webinars, Events, sustainability

MRC partners with Save the Manatee Club to host this Lunch & Learn Seminar, presented by Kimberleigh Dinkins, Senior Conservation Associate at Save the Manatee Club.

Organics Composting Lunch & Learn Seminar

Apr. 5 Seminar: Organics Composting

Events, sustainability, environmental education, recycling, Lunch and Learn Webinars, Landscapes and Yards

MRC partners with Keep Brevard Beautiful to host this Lunch & Learn Organics Composting Seminar, presented by Mac McCandless, Compost Coordinator.

Brevard Conservation Pioneers and History Seminar

Mar. 1 Seminar: Brevard Conservation Pioneers & History

Lunch and Learn Webinars, Events, environmental education

The Brevard Conservation Pioneers & History Seminar examines what it took to preserve land and the effort required to continue protection.

What You Plant Matters: Featuring FL Native Butterfly Flowers

Feb. 1 Seminar: Florida Native Butterfly Flowers

habitat restoration, environmental education, Lunch and Learn Webinars, Landscapes and Yards, Events

Join MRC and Tim Harrison and Anna Hutson of Native Butterfly Flowers Nursery for our February Lunch & Learn Hybrid Seminar.

Jan. 11 Seminar: Restore Lagoon Inflow Research

Lunch and Learn Webinars, Get Involved, Events, marine science, habitat restoration

Join MRC and North Atlantic Right Whale Conservation Program Coordinator Julie Albert for our December Lunch & Learn Hybrid Seminar on the North Atlantic Right Whale, one of the most imperiled marine mammal species in the world.

Dec. 7 Seminar: Right Whales: Is Extinction Avoidable?

Lunch and Learn Webinars, Get Involved, Events, marine science, environmental education, north atlantic right whale

Nov. 9 Seminar: FrogWatch USA Citizen Science Program

Lunch and Learn Webinars, Landscapes and Yards, Get Involved, Events, environmental education

Join MRC and Brevard Zoo Education Program Coordinator Alana Wood for our November Lunch & Learn Hybrid Seminar on FrogWatch USA, a citizen science program comprised of volunteers who monitoring frog & toad populations to assist scientific research about these invaluable animals and what can be done to help.