Mangroves for Healthy Shorelines and Water Quality 2026
Schedule
Thu May 21 2026 at 09:00 am to 12:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
The Mansion at Tuckahoe | Jensen Beach, FL
About this Event
Mangroves are an essential part of our Florida coastline. They protect our shorelines from wind and waves, support fisheries and coral reefs, and help to prevent pollutants from entering our estuaries. Yet with so many people moving to our state, waterfront homeowners don't always know the value of a living mangrove-lined shore. Landscapers can educate their clients on the importance of mangroves and the regulations around pruning or removing them. This workshop offers licensed landscape professionals FDACs CEUs (categories/quantities pending). A certificate of completion will be provided for non-CEU attendees. Expand your knowledge to better educate your clients about mangroves and their protection. Hear how local projects are reintroducing mangroves to restore healthy shorelines. Visit a mangrove wetland at the event facility for a mangrove pruning demonstration. Network with peers sharing your interest in promoting healthy shorelines. Light refreshments will be provided. Please bring sun protection and a refillable water bottle. We will be outdoors for the pruning activity.
Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:15 AM
Welcome, pre-test
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:30 AM
The value of mangrove protection
Host: Yvette Goodiel, UF/IFAS Extension Martin County
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Mangroves and healthy living shorelines
Host: Dr. Vincent Encomio, UF/IFAS Extension Martin/St. Lucie
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:15 AM
The Mangrove Trimming and Protection Act
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Activity: Mangrove trimming case studies
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Pruning demonstration
Host: Kevin Schiavone, Sherlock Tree Service
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Closing, post-test
Where is it happening?
The Mansion at Tuckahoe, 1707 Northeast Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 0.00 to USD 20.00
