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🌊 Florida Bay Forever is proud to present a Sereia Films (free!) movie premiere! 🌊
We will be screening “SPONGE RESTORATION IN THE FLORIDA KEYS” a film by Emmy award winning, Islamorada-based filmmaker Sarah Curry.
📅 Tuesday, October 21
🍹 6pm reception | 7pm film + panel discussion
📍 Safe Harbor Angler House – 80500 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL
🌭 Free hotdogs & popcorn | 🍺 Cash bar
But that’s not all! After the screening, stick around for a Q&A with Sarah plus a panel discussion featuring:
🌱 Dr. Bobbi Renfro-Price (ICARE)
🐠 Dr. Elroy Leon (Fish and Wildlife Research Institute)
🦈 Bill Sharp (Fish and Wildlife Research Institute)
Please RSVP via link: https://forms.gle/u3QubuFBR7WxDAww8
🎨✨ Florida Bay Forever is excited to be at Art Walk on Thursday, October 16th!
Come find us for:
🌊 Info on upcoming programs & events
🌱 A fun craft for kids
💬 Friendly faces ready to chat about Florida Bay
Enjoy an evening of local art, music, and community—then stop by our table and say hi! 🌴💙
Everyday!!
🌿 Come Explore with Florida Bay Forever! 🌿
- Kayak Launch, nature trails, picnic areas, and waterfront views: Open daily 8 AM – 5 PM
- Florida Bay Forever Eco-Center & Gift Shop: Open daily 10 AM – 2 PM
✨ Don’t miss our monthly guided hikes starting in October!
Discover the wonders of Green Turtle Hammock on a guided hike, where our environmental educator brings this rare ecosystem—and its deep connection to Florida Bay and the Everglades—to life. These walks are a great way to experience the beauty of the Hardwood Hammock, explore unique features like solution holes, and understand how this fragile habitat plays a role in the health of the greater Everglades system. 🌳💧
🌟 We also offer a variety of educational programs and activities, including:
🦉 Bird walks with our partners at the Wild Bird Center
🧪 School field trips with hands-on science experiments and nature crafts
📚 Programming at the Hammock, schools, and in libraries
We welcome individuals, families, school groups, and community organizations—and we’re happy to find a time that works for you!
📬 Interested in scheduling a guided hike or program?
Contact our educator at Jodie@floridabayforever.org or 561-818-5341.
✨ Looking ahead, we’d love to expand our impact even more with:
🎓 College-credit internships
🍎 Teacher professional development events
🎨 A community rummage sale with food + local art
👣 Art Walk partnership featuring crafts for kids
🎤 A speaker series—including a live science show
We’re building something special in the heart of the Keys—join us and help protect Florida Bay for future generations. 💚
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