Eyes on Seagrass Blitz Paddle

Join Florida Sea Grant Extension Agent with UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County Carolyn Kovacs and Explore Volusia Environmental Specialist Tommy Nordmann for a paddle with a purpose! During the Eyes on Seagrass paddle we will learn about the seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon and report the seagrass we see as part of the Eyes on Seagrass Blitz. Eyes on Seagrass is a participatory science program that monitors the health and status of Florida’s seagrass population. The Eyes on Seagrass Blitz takes place in the month of May to collect data on the presence of seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon. These data allow us to better understand the current range of seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon and help inform future monitoring and restoration work. Visit the Eyes on Seagrass Blitz in the Indian River Lagoon [https://www.flseagrant.org/citizenscience/eyes-on-seagrass/eyes-on-seagrass-blitz-in-the-indian-river-lagoon/]website to learn more about the program. You can also join a presentation to learn more about seagrass before our paddle, either on April 21 at 2pm at the Marine Discovery Center in New Smyrna Beach or on Wednesday, April 29 at 7 pm via Zoom – register online at https://SeagrassWebinar.eventbrite.com [https://seagrasswebinar.eventbrite.com/] **Important note: Please arrive 30 minutes prior to organize gear and complete a waiver. Waivers must be completed in full to participate in the program. You can download and complete your waiver ahead of time by visiting Explore Volusia [https://www.volusia.org/services/community-services/resource-stewardship/land-management/explore-volusia.stml]. ACTIVITY: A 2-hour easy to moderate paddling trip. Difficulty will depend on wind and currents. RESERVATIONS: Required. Unless you have a confirmation email, your are not registered. TICKETS: No printed ticket is necessary. AGES: Ages 10 and up are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. ATTIRE: Wear appropriate clothing for the outdoors and closed-toe shoes that can get wet. WHAT TO BRING: Watercraft (kayak, canoe, or SUP), personal flotation device (must be worn while paddling), emergency whistle, water to drink, sunscreen, and bug spray FACILITIES: There are bathrooms on site. For more information, contact Tommy Nordmann at tnordmann@volusia.org or (386) 943 - 7081, ext. 21266. ** Following the successful completion of your registration, you should receive a confirmation email, and two days prior to the program you will receive a reminder email. These emails are sent automatically by Eventbrite. If you do not receive them, please contact Tommy at the email address above.