Thu, Oct 10
|Virtual Learning
Learning LIVE online with the Everglades Foundation in this series
In this series from the Everglades Foundation and Everglades Literacy, students will be introduced to the Everglades, learning about a special place in Florida home to many different plants, animals, and habitats.
Time & Location
Oct 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Virtual Learning
About the Event
In this series from the Everglades Foundation and Everglades Literacy, students will be introduced to the Everglades, learning about a special place in Florida home to many different plants, animals, and habitats. This presentation serves as an introduction to the Everglades ecosystem and reviews the differences between the wet and dry habitats, focusing on some of the trees and plants in each. Students will then learn about well-known animal species in the Everglades and learn the differences between American alligators and American crocodiles. Students will also discuss threats to the Everglades, including invasive species, and how they can help protect the ecosystem.
2024-2025 School Year
Everglades Literacy Virtual Classroom Presentations
FREE classroom presentations about various Everglades topics!
Choose your topic and click “Register Here” for the live webinar links. Please put "Surf Skate Science" as your school.
Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Presentations
Thursday, October 10, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Exploring the Everglades Ecosystem - Register Here
Thursday, November 7, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Everglades “Eye Spy” Adventure - Register Here
Thursday, January 9, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Feathered Friends of the Everglades - Register Here
Thursday, February 20, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Amazing Animal Adaptations in the Everglades - Register Here
Thursday, April 3, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Everglades Evidence: Animal Tracking and Scat - Register Here
3rd -5th Grade Presentations
Thursday, October 17, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Exploring the Everglades Ecosystem - Register Here
Thursday, November 21, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Courageous Careers in the Everglades - Register Here
Thursday, January 23, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Amazing Animal Adaptations in the Everglades - Register Here
Thursday, February 27, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Trailblazing Women of the Everglades - Register Here
Thursday, April 17, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Hidden Heroes of the Everglades - Register Here
The Everglades Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit working to protect and restore America's Everglades through science, advocacy, and education.
LOOKING FOR ANOTHER UPCOMING EVENT?
CLICK RSVP AND SCROLL BACK TO THE TOP OF THE PAGE FOR THE REGISTRATION
Upcoming Events
Tue, Sep 24Coconut Creek Police DepartmentSep 24, 2024, 10:00 AMCoconut Creek Police Department, 4800 W Copans Rd, Coconut Creek, FL 33063, USADive into the thrilling world of forensics with the Coconut Creek Police Department! Recommended for students 3rd grade and up, this exclusive experience will uncover the science behind solving crimes.
Thu, Oct 03Bill Bird MarinaOct 03, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMBill Bird Marina, 10800 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33154, USAJoin us for Seakeepers Floating Classroom and experience ocean science in Miami. Students will learn about the Biscayne Bay and water quality. Then they will participate in a citizen science expedition on the islands inside the bay.
Sat, Oct 05City of Hollywood MarinaOct 05, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMCity of Hollywood Marina, 700 Polk St #1, Hollywood, FL 33019, USAJoin the fun build a boat, oh no, out of cardboard? That's right! The City of Hollywood Department of Parks Recreation and Cultural arts presents the Cardboard Boat Race. Gather your team, design and build your boat, grab your paddles and away we go!- Multiple DatesThu, Oct 10Virtual LearningOct 10, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMVirtual LearningIn this series from the Everglades Foundation and Everglades Literacy, students will be introduced to the Everglades, learning about a special place in Florida home to many different plants, animals, and habitats.
Tue, Oct 29Rescue a Reef at University of MiamiOct 29, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMRescue a Reef at University of Miami, 4600 Rickenbacker Cswy, Miami, FL 33149, USAJoin us for an exciting adventure at the University of Miami’s Rescue a Reef Wet Lab! Explore how scientists are growing and restoring Florida’s coral reefs, and get a firsthand look at the cutting-edge research protecting our coasts. Ready to make an impact?
Wed, Oct 30Kind DesignOct 30, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMKind Design, 3007 NW S River Dr, Miami, FL 33142, USAJoin us at Kind Designs and discover how 3D-printed seawalls are revolutionizing climate change solutions! Meet the team behind the fastest 3D concrete printers, see how they create artificial reefs, and learn how technology is protecting our oceans and cities.
Fri, Nov 01Hollywood BeachNov 01, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMHollywood Beach, Hollywood Beach, Hollywood, FL 33019, USAGrab your mask and snorkel and join us for a unique underwater adventure with Ocean Rescue Alliance in Hollywood, FL! Explore their first snorkeling reef and learn from founder Shelby Thomas about how art, innovation, and conservation come together to restore our oceans.
Fri, Nov 08Museum of Graffitti and Hip HopNov 08, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMMuseum of Graffitti and Hip Hop, 276 NW 26th St, Miami, FL 33127, USAJoin us for the culmination of our shoe design challenge. Free entry is for current surf skate science students only. Parents and siblings must pay entry on site that day. Students must bring their shoe design to attend the tour. Shoes will be displayed in the museum.
Thu, Dec 12Manatee LagoonDec 12, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMManatee Lagoon, 6000 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, USAExplore Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach and head to the lab to talk about microplastics. Donate any amount to help offset our staffing costs.
Tue, Dec 17Biscayne National ParkDec 17, 2024, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PMBiscayne National Park, Florida, USAThe Biscayne Explorer program offers an opportunity for students to dive into hands-on activities, from studying microscopic plankton to catching fish in the crystal-clear waters of Biscayne Bay. It's more than just a field trip—it's a chance for your child to ignite their passion for marine science
Thu, Dec 19Manatee LagoonDec 19, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMManatee Lagoon, 6000 N Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, USAExplore Manatee Lagoon in Riviera Beach and head to the lab to talk about food webs. Donate any amount to help offset our staffing costs.
January 2025 - May 2025Email for locationsJanuary 2025 - May 2025Email for locationsTurning the skatepark and beach into a classroom. 14 weeks of the science, technology, engineering, art/design and math surrounding Action Sports!- August - December 2024Email for locationsAugust - December 2024Email for locationsTurning the skatepark and beach into a classroom. 14 weeks of the science, technology, engineering, art/design and math surrounding Action Sports!
- August - December 2024Email for locationsAugust - December 2024Email for locationsTurning the skatepark and beach into a classroom. 7 weeks of the science, technology, engineering, art/design and math surrounding Action Sports!
- August - December 2024Email for locationsAugust - December 2024Email for locationsTurning the skatepark and beach into a classroom. 7 weeks of the science, technology, engineering, art/design and math surrounding Action Sports in Davie with Flex Academy
- August - December 2024Email for locationsAugust - December 2024Email for locationsTurning the skatepark and beach into a classroom. 7 weeks of the science, technology, engineering, art/design and math surrounding Action Sports!
- August - December 2024Email for locationsAugust - December 2024Email for locationsTurning the skatepark and beach into a classroom. 14 weeks of the science, technology, engineering, art/design and math surrounding Action Sports! Engineering the Future
- August - December 2024Email for locationsAugust - December 2024Email for locationsPrivate Group (Us School and Forest School) Turning the skatepark and beach into a classroom. 14 weeks of the science, technology, engineering, art/design and math surrounding Action Sports!