Events Archives

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Reflections on the Lagoon

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

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.

International Coastal Cleanup 2023

Get Involved, Events, sustainability, marine science, environmental education, volunteer

The Marine Resources Council invites you to join in for this year’s cleanup to help remove trash and debris from the shorelines of the Indian River 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

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

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

Mar. Seminar: Algal Blooms in Florida’s Waters

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

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

January 2023 Lunch and Learn Seminar: FAU Harbor Branch

Jan. Seminar: Marine Mammal Stranding

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

Learn how FAU’s experts respond to marine mammal strandings, assist with necropsies, participate in cetacean rescue events, and perform monthly boat-based photo identification/population assessment surveys in order to collect data for scientific analysis at the Institute and across Florida.

Dec. Seminar: Right Whale Update

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

Tune in for the latest on the plight of the North Atlantic Right Whale — population updates, boat speed regulations, and mega cruise ships.

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.

MRC’s Love Our Lagoon Celebration

Get Involved, Events, 2022 Love Our Lagoon Celebration

Celebrate the 20th Annual MRC Awards to Honor IRL Conservation Heroes at the Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront on Sat., November 4, 2022, from 5-8:00 pm.

Nov. Seminar: Pyrodinium bahamense

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

Much like a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, Pyrodinium bahamense combines two amazing ingredients — toxicity and bioluminescence.

International Coastal Cleanup 2022

Get Involved, Events

In a few hours on Saturday, September 17, 2022, over 764 MRC volunteers removed 8,223 pounds of trash and debris from 26 miles of Lagoon shorelines!

October Lunch & Learn: Educating through Storytelling

Oct. Seminar: Educating through Storytelling

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

Learn how to inspire youth to care for the environment and connect with nature through the adventures in the Lagoona Lands Series.

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

Sept. Seminar: Brevard County Sea Turtles

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

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

August 2 Webinar: Green Infrastructure

Lunch and Learn Webinars, Events, sustainability, environmental education

Learn what green infrastructure is, how it can help reduce flooding, and how it can improve the health of the Indian River Lagoon.

July 12 Seminar: Samsons Island

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

This presentation reviews the installation of the Samsons Island Submerged Lands Restoration Project, roles of project partners, lessons learned from Phase 1, and the implementation of Phase 2.

International Coastal Cleanup 9/17

Get Involved, Events

MRC International Coastal Cleanup Day is Saturday, September 17, 2022, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Four locations: Melbourne Causeway, Eau Gallie Causeway, Pineda Causeway, & 520/West Cocoa Beach Causeway. RSVP today!

June Lunch & Learn: Blue World Research Institute

June 7 Seminar: Blue World Research Institute

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

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.

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.

Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival Dissolved

Events, marine science

The largest birding festival in the U.S. has been discontinued after over twenty successful years of bringing ecotourism to our

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

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

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

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

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

Rain Barrel Workshops

Events, Landscapes and Yards

Installing a rain barrel is one of the easiest ways YOU can help reduce our impact on the Indian River Lagoon! Rain barrels make a great addition to your yard: they aid in the conservation of fresh water, and they reduce the amount of stormwater runoff.