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  • March 2026

  • Sat 21
    FMNP Hybrid Event
    Featured March 21, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

    Florida Master Naturalist Program – Coastal Systems Course

    Mote Marine Laboratory on City Island 1600 Ken Thompson PKWY, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Hybrid Class with Field Experiences March 21 to April 11, 2026 Registration closes March 16, 2025 at 10:00 am Course Code: cs26-03 ⸻ Overview Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium hosts …

    $350
  • April 2026

  • Mon 6
    Dr. Jennifer Toyoda speaks about red tide mitigation science at the event Mote-ivational Mondays
    Featured April 6, 2026 @ 5:00 pm Mote-ivational Science Lectures 2026

    Mote-ivational Science Lectures: Dr. Jennifer Toyoda

    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Mote’s popular lecture series offers the opportunity to listen to Mote scientists as they share their latest findings, innovations and fieldwork — from coral reef research and marine animal health …

    $15
  • Mon 13
    Dr. Dominique Gallery preserves seagrass samples.
    Featured April 13, 2026 @ 5:00 pm Mote-ivational Science Lectures 2026

    Mote-ivational Science Lectures: Dr. Dominique Gallery

    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Mote’s popular lecture series offers the opportunity to listen to Mote scientists as they share their latest findings, innovations and fieldwork — from coral reef research and marine animal health …

    $15
  • Wed 15
    Keys Education Homeschool
    Featured April 15, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Homeschool Days at IC2R3 (Summerland Key) – ages 12 – 15

    Homeschool Days at IC2R3 (Summerland Key) – ages 12 – 15

    Mote’s Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration 24244 Overseas Highway, Summerland Key, FL, United States

    When: monthly from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Ages 12 – 15: Feb 4th, March 4th, April 15th, May 13th Fee: $30 per child per class (includes required parent/guardian chaperone) Note: 1 chaperone per …

  • Thu 16
    Keys Education Homeschool
    Featured April 16, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Homeschool Days at IC2R3 (Summerland Key) – ages 8 – 11

    Homeschool Days at IC2R3 (Summerland Key) – ages 8 – 11

    Mote’s Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration 24244 Overseas Highway, Summerland Key, FL, United States

    When: monthly from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Ages 8 – 11: Jan 8th, Feb 5th, March 5th, April 16th, May 14th Fee: $30 per child per class (includes required parent/guardian chaperone) Note: 1 …

  • Mon 20
    Kim Bassos-Hull at Mote Marine Laboratory and her colleagues release a spotted eagle ray that was tagged and sampled for research to support conservation.
    Featured April 20, 2026 @ 5:00 pm Mote-ivational Science Lectures 2026

    Mote-ivational Science Lectures: Kim Bassos-Hull

    Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town Center Drive, Sarasota, FL, United States

    Mote’s popular lecture series offers the opportunity to listen to Mote scientists as they share their latest findings, innovations and fieldwork — from coral reef research and marine animal health …

    $15
  • Fri 24
    Homeschool Meetups Kayaking
    Featured April 24, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Keys Homeschool Meetups (Summerland Key)

    Keys Homeschool Meetups (Summerland Key)

    Mote’s Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration 24244 Overseas Highway, Summerland Key, FL, United States

    Can’t get enough of Mote Keys homeschool programs? Then join us for our Homeschool Meetups! In this program, students can meet up with other homeschool families and a Mote educator …

  • Mon 27
    Dr. Nicole Rhody headshot
    Featured April 27, 2026 @ 5:00 pm Mote-ivational Science Lectures 2026

    Mote-ivational Science Lectures: Dr. Nicole Rhody

    Mote’s popular lecture series offers the opportunity to listen to Mote scientists as they share their latest findings, innovations and fieldwork — from coral reef research and marine animal health …

    $15
  • May 2026

  • Fri 8
    Homeschool Meetups Kayaking
    Featured May 8, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Keys Homeschool Meetups (Summerland Key)

    Keys Homeschool Meetups (Summerland Key)

    Mote’s Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration 24244 Overseas Highway, Summerland Key, FL, United States

    Can’t get enough of Mote Keys homeschool programs? Then join us for our Homeschool Meetups! In this program, students can meet up with other homeschool families and a Mote educator …

  • Wed 13
    Keys Education Homeschool
    Featured May 13, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Homeschool Days at IC2R3 (Summerland Key) – ages 12 – 15

    Homeschool Days at IC2R3 (Summerland Key) – ages 12 – 15

    Mote’s Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration 24244 Overseas Highway, Summerland Key, FL, United States

    When: monthly from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Ages 12 – 15: Feb 4th, March 4th, April 15th, May 13th Fee: $30 per child per class (includes required parent/guardian chaperone) Note: 1 chaperone per …

  • Thu 14
    Keys Education Homeschool
    Featured May 14, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Homeschool Days at IC2R3 (Summerland Key) – ages 8 – 11

    Homeschool Days at IC2R3 (Summerland Key) – ages 8 – 11

    Mote’s Elizabeth Moore International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration 24244 Overseas Highway, Summerland Key, FL, United States

    When: monthly from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Ages 8 – 11: Jan 8th, Feb 5th, March 5th, April 16th, May 14th Fee: $30 per child per class (includes required parent/guardian chaperone) Note: 1 …

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