BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - ECPv6.14.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mote.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium 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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250811T170000 DTSTAMP:20250810T221614 CREATED:20250613T135731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250613T135921Z UID:10000772-1754899200-1754931600@mote.org SUMMARY:Florida Master Naturalist Program – Freshwater Systems (Hybrid) DESCRIPTION:Join the Florida Master Naturalist Program (FMNP) and deepen your understanding of Florida’s freshwater ecosystems. This 40-hour course explores Marshes\, Swamps\, and Permanent Wetlands through engaging classroom sessions\, field experiences\, and hands-on activities. Learn about freshwater ecology\, wildlife\, conservation issues\, and the role of society in protecting these vital habitats. Participants will develop naturalist interpretation skills and environmental ethics while completing a final group project. \n\nHybrid Freshwater Systems Course\, from August 11 – September 8\, 2025.\n \n\nin-person all day on Mondays\, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET\nonline on Wednesday mornings via Zoom\, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm ET\n\nRegistration \n\nRegistration closes at 10:00 am on August 6\, 2025\n$350 Attendee Fee – Includes electronic file (PDF) of manual\n$425 Attendee Fee with Color Manual – Includes the PDF and a printed bound copy\nFMNP offers various scholarships depending on your need\n\n  URL:https://mote.org/event/fmnp-freshwater/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States CATEGORIES:Education,Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/heic:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/RBG01-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T081500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250820T094500 DTSTAMP:20250810T221614 CREATED:20250619T131744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250619T131744Z UID:10000774-1755677700-1755683100@mote.org SUMMARY:Morning Kayak Tour DESCRIPTION:Start your day off right with a guided kayak tour of Sarasota Bay. Paddle across shallow seagrass beds and observe the wildlife that depends on this ecosystem. Soak up some sun as we look for dolphins\, manatees\, birds\, and more! All equipment is provided\, and each paddle begins with basic kayaking instruction. \nAges: 11 and older*\nFee: $40.50 for members\, $45.00 for non-members\nNote: Participants 11 through 17 years of age must be accompanied by at least one registered adult/guardian participant\nTime: 8:15 – 9:45 AM (check-in at 8:00 AM) for Morning Paddle \n*Note: Participants 11 through 17 years of age must be accompanied by at least one registered adult/guardian participant URL:https://mote.org/event/morning-kayak-tour/2025-08-20/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/62A7581-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR