Discovery Lecture Series
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MDC’s Monthly Public Lecture Series provides a forum for the community to learn about Florida’s Coastal & Indian River Lagoon Ecosystems and surrounding habitats. Qualified staff & guest speakers will share their knowledge about a vast array of topics including plants and animals, water quality, citizen science, local conservation efforts, and much more!
Our public lectures are FREE and open to the public but advance registration is required. All lectures will be held monthly on the 1st Thursday* from 6-8 p.m. in our Learning Lab.
2026-27 Schedule
September 3 | Zach Zacharias, The Brown — Return to Prehistoric Florida
*September 17 | Angie Herman, NSB Residents’ Coalition — Renovation of the Historic NSB Woman’s Club
October 1 | Volusia County Environmental Management, NSB Turtle Trackers, & Canaveral Nat'l Seashore -- 2026 Sea Turtle Nesting Season Panel Discussion
November 5 | Joan Tague, Halifax River Audubon Society -- "Music Lessons: The Science of How Birds Sing"
January 7 | Julie Albert & Joel Cohen, Blue World Research Institute -- North Atlantic Right Whales Update
February 4 | Derek Demeter, Seminole State College -- Astronomy Night: “Sea Creatures of the Sky”
March 4 | Danny Young, Young Bear Environmental Consultants -- “Right Tree, Right Place: Best Trees for Your Yard”
April 1 | Cora Berchem, Save the Manatee Club -- “Manatees and Challenges They Still Face”
May 6 | Lauren Barth, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission -- “Living With Neighborhood Wildlife”
**There are two lectures in September and NO lecture in December.
Learn more at https://marinediscoverycenter.org/monthly-lecture-series/
MDC’s Monthly Public Lecture Series provides a forum for the community to learn about Florida’s Coastal & Indian River Lagoon Ecosystems and surrounding habitats. Qualified staff & guest speakers will share their knowledge about a vast array of topics including plants and animals, water quality, citizen science, local conservation efforts, and much more!
Our public lectures are FREE and open to the public but advance registration is required. All lectures will be held monthly on the 1st Thursday* from 6-8 p.m. in our Learning Lab.
2026-27 Schedule
September 3 | Zach Zacharias, The Brown — Return to Prehistoric Florida
*September 17 | Angie Herman, NSB Residents’ Coalition — Renovation of the Historic NSB Woman’s Club
October 1 | Volusia County Environmental Management, NSB Turtle Trackers, & Canaveral Nat'l Seashore -- 2026 Sea Turtle Nesting Season Panel Discussion
November 5 | Joan Tague, Halifax River Audubon Society -- "Music Lessons: The Science of How Birds Sing"
January 7 | Julie Albert & Joel Cohen, Blue World Research Institute -- North Atlantic Right Whales Update
February 4 | Derek Demeter, Seminole State College -- Astronomy Night: “Sea Creatures of the Sky”
March 4 | Danny Young, Young Bear Environmental Consultants -- “Right Tree, Right Place: Best Trees for Your Yard”
April 1 | Cora Berchem, Save the Manatee Club -- “Manatees and Challenges They Still Face”
May 6 | Lauren Barth, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission -- “Living With Neighborhood Wildlife”
**There are two lectures in September and NO lecture in December.
Learn more at https://marinediscoverycenter.org/monthly-lecture-series/
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Where is it happening?
520 Barracuda Blvd, New Smyrna Beach, FL, United States, Florida 32169
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