BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - ECPv6.14.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium 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:20250811T002556 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:20250811T002556 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T163000 DTSTAMP:20250811T002556 CREATED:20250709T182226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T182226Z UID:10001157-1755936000-1755966600@mote.org SUMMARY:Summerland Key SCUBAPRO + Mote Community Coral Reef Restoration Program DESCRIPTION:Join SCUBAPRO and Mote Marine Laboratory as a citizen scientist and receive hands-on opportunities to make a positive difference in the health of our coral reef system. Spend a day learning about coral reef science\, helping fragment coral utilizing Mote’s science to create genetically identical duplicates that grow as much as 50x faster than a natural coral. In water activities may include maintaining Mote’s expansive in-water nurseries\, outplanting on designated reefs\, and earn a certification upon program completion. Activities will be dependent on water and weather conditions. \nAll scuba divers are welcome to join SCUBAPRO and Mote for these restoration events. \nPrice includes a coral restoration workshop\, training on coral fragmentation\, a 2-tank dive and a citizen science card. Note: Scuba equipment rental is not included but can be arranged through the dive shop if joining a group trip or directly with the dive operator if booking independently. Tanks and dive weight will be provided. \nAges: 15+ no exceptions; participants age 15-17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. All divers MUST have completed a dive within one year prior to the session date\, or the dive operator will require a refresher course. \nPlease email keysvolunteers@mote.org for questions. URL:https://mote.org/event/summerland-key-scubapro-mote-community-coral-reef-restoration-program/ LOCATION:Mote’s Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration\, 24244 Overseas Highway\, Summerland Key\, FL\, 33042\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CrosbyThumbsUpCoralTree_HollyRascheinNurseryDive-_20180625_056_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250906T163000 DTSTAMP:20250811T002556 CREATED:20250709T182508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T182614Z UID:10001158-1757145600-1757176200@mote.org SUMMARY:Summerland Key SCUBAPRO + Mote Community Coral Reef Restoration Program DESCRIPTION:Join SCUBAPRO and Mote Marine Laboratory as a citizen scientist and receive hands-on opportunities to make a positive difference in the health of our coral reef system. Spend a day learning about coral reef science\, helping fragment coral utilizing Mote’s science to create genetically identical duplicates that grow as much as 50x faster than a natural coral. In water activities may include maintaining Mote’s expansive in-water nurseries\, outplanting on designated reefs\, and earn a certification upon program completion. Activities will be dependent on water and weather conditions. \nAll scuba divers are welcome to join SCUBAPRO and Mote for these restoration events. \nPrice includes a coral restoration workshop\, training on coral fragmentation\, a 2-tank dive and a citizen science card. Note: Scuba equipment rental is not included but can be arranged through the dive shop if joining a group trip or directly with the dive operator if booking independently. Tanks and dive weight will be provided. \nAges: 15+ no exceptions; participants age 15-17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. All divers MUST have completed a dive within one year prior to the session date\, or the dive operator will require a refresher course. \nPlease email keysvolunteers@mote.org for questions. URL:https://mote.org/event/summerland-key-scubapro-mote-community-coral-reef-restoration-program-2/ LOCATION:Mote’s Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration\, 24244 Overseas Highway\, Summerland Key\, FL\, 33042\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CrosbyThumbsUpCoralTree_HollyRascheinNurseryDive-_20180625_056_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T143000 DTSTAMP:20250811T002556 CREATED:20250226T170047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T221105Z UID:10000618-1758373200-1758378600@mote.org SUMMARY:Environmental Science Scout Merit Badge (Virtual Program) DESCRIPTION:Join us as we review the badge workbook and explore the concepts with some demonstrations. Your registration confirmation email will contain your Environmental Science workbook and a guide containing a list of household materials to gather to be used in a few hands-on activities. Most merit badge requirements will be completed during this live\, interactive virtual workshop\, however\, Scouts will be required to complete one requirement on their own after the workshop and submit it for credit. Your Mote Educator will give you details and information during your workshop and via email. \nREGISTER URL:https://mote.org/event/environmental-science-scout-merit-badge-virtual-program/2025-09-20/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/TicketureImage_Events_BoatParade_v1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T163000 DTSTAMP:20250811T002556 CREATED:20250709T182830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T182830Z UID:10001159-1759564800-1759595400@mote.org SUMMARY:Key Largo SCUBAPRO + Mote Community Coral Reef Restoration Program DESCRIPTION:Join SCUBAPRO and Mote Marine Laboratory as a citizen scientist and receive hands-on opportunities to make a positive difference in the health of our coral reef system. Spend a day learning about coral reef science\, helping fragment coral utilizing Mote’s science to create genetically identical duplicates that grow as much as 50x faster than a natural coral. In water activities may include maintaining Mote’s expansive in-water nurseries\, outplanting on designated reefs\, and earn a certification upon program completion. Activities will be dependent on water and weather conditions. \nAll scuba divers are welcome to join SCUBAPRO and Mote for these restoration events. \nPrice includes a coral restoration workshop\, training on coral fragmentation\, a 2-tank dive and a citizen science card. Note: Scuba equipment rental is not included but can be arranged through the dive shop if joining a group trip or directly with the dive operator if booking independently. Tanks and dive weight will be provided. \nAges: 15+ no exceptions; participants age 15-17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. All divers MUST have completed a dive within one year prior to the session date\, or the dive operator will require a refresher course. \nPlease email keysvolunteers@mote.org for questions. URL:https://mote.org/event/key-largo-scubapro-mote-community-coral-reef-restoration-program-3/ LOCATION:Mote’s Key Largo Coral Nursery at Reefhouse Resort & Marina\, 103800 Overseas Highway\, Key Largo\, FL\, 33037\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CrosbyThumbsUpCoralTree_HollyRascheinNurseryDive-_20180625_056_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T143000 DTSTAMP:20250811T002556 CREATED:20250226T170027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T191750Z UID:10000613-1760187600-1760193000@mote.org SUMMARY:Oceanography Scout Merit Badge (Virtual Program) DESCRIPTION:Join us as we review the badge workbook and explore the concepts with some demonstrations. Your registration confirmation email will contain your Oceanography workbook and a guide containing a list of household materials to gather to be used in a few hands-on activities. Most merit badge requirements will be completed during this live\, interactive virtual workshop\, however\, Scouts will be required to complete one requirement on their own after the workshop and submit it for credit. Your Mote Educator will give you details and information during your workshop and via email. \nREGISTER URL:https://mote.org/event/oceanography-scout-merit-badge-virtual-program-2/2025-10-11/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Virtual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/TicketureImage_Events_BoatParade_v1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T163000 DTSTAMP:20250811T002556 CREATED:20250709T182931Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T182931Z UID:10001160-1760774400-1760805000@mote.org SUMMARY:Summerland Key SCUBAPRO + Mote Community Coral Reef Restoration Program DESCRIPTION:Join SCUBAPRO and Mote Marine Laboratory as a citizen scientist and receive hands-on opportunities to make a positive difference in the health of our coral reef system. Spend a day learning about coral reef science\, helping fragment coral utilizing Mote’s science to create genetically identical duplicates that grow as much as 50x faster than a natural coral. In water activities may include maintaining Mote’s expansive in-water nurseries\, outplanting on designated reefs\, and earn a certification upon program completion. Activities will be dependent on water and weather conditions. \nAll scuba divers are welcome to join SCUBAPRO and Mote for these restoration events. \nPrice includes a coral restoration workshop\, training on coral fragmentation\, a 2-tank dive and a citizen science card. Note: Scuba equipment rental is not included but can be arranged through the dive shop if joining a group trip or directly with the dive operator if booking independently. Tanks and dive weight will be provided. \nAges: 15+ no exceptions; participants age 15-17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. All divers MUST have completed a dive within one year prior to the session date\, or the dive operator will require a refresher course. \nPlease email keysvolunteers@mote.org for questions. URL:https://mote.org/event/summerland-key-scubapro-mote-community-coral-reef-restoration-program-3/ LOCATION:Mote’s Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration\, 24244 Overseas Highway\, Summerland Key\, FL\, 33042\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CrosbyThumbsUpCoralTree_HollyRascheinNurseryDive-_20180625_056_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T163000 DTSTAMP:20250811T002556 CREATED:20250709T183046Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T183046Z UID:10001161-1761984000-1762014600@mote.org SUMMARY:Islamorada SCUBAPRO + Mote Community Coral Reef Restoration Program DESCRIPTION:Join SCUBAPRO and Mote Marine Laboratory as a citizen scientist and receive hands-on opportunities to make a positive difference in the health of our coral reef system. Spend a day learning about coral reef science\, helping fragment coral utilizing Mote’s science to create genetically identical duplicates that grow as much as 50x faster than a natural coral. In water activities may include maintaining Mote’s expansive in-water nurseries\, outplanting on designated reefs\, and earn a certification upon program completion. Activities will be dependent on water and weather conditions. \nAll scuba divers are welcome to join SCUBAPRO and Mote for these restoration events. \nPrice includes a coral restoration workshop\, training on coral fragmentation\, a 2-tank dive and a citizen science card. Note: Scuba equipment rental is not included but can be arranged through the dive shop if joining a group trip or directly with the dive operator if booking independently. Tanks and dive weight will be provided. \nAges: 15+ no exceptions; participants age 15-17 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. All divers MUST have completed a dive within one year prior to the session date\, or the dive operator will require a refresher course. \nPlease email keysvolunteers@mote.org for questions. URL:https://mote.org/event/islamorada-scubapro-mote-community-coral-reef-restoration-program/ LOCATION:Mote’s Islamorada Coral Nursery at Bud N’ Mary’s Marina\, 79851 Overseas Highway\, Islamorada\, FL\, 33036\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CrosbyThumbsUpCoralTree_HollyRascheinNurseryDive-_20180625_056_.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR