BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - ECPv6.15.13.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mote.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260111T102343 CREATED:20251219T155245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T155333Z UID:10001242-1768572000-1768582800@mote.org SUMMARY:SEA & Do lifelong learning workshops DESCRIPTION:These workshops invite adult learners to explore marine science through focused in-person lessons and hands-on experiences led by Mote education professionals. Sessions combine clear\, engaging instruction with practical activities that deepen understanding of species identification\, animal biology\, and human impacts. Each class also features insights from Mote experts whose research connects directly to the day’s topic\, creating an active learning environment that supports both skill building and community connection. \n Art & Science of Reef Fish Ecology\nJanuary 16\, 2026\,⋅2:00 – 5:00pm\nDiscover the art and science of reef fish at Mote SEA. This new adult lifelong learning program blends a short reef ecology talk with hands-on iNaturalist training and a simple fish-printing activity. Learn how to observe\, identify\, and document species in our exhibits\, then create your own reef-inspired print to take home. Space is limited for this small-group learning experience. \n That’s A Moray: The Science of SEA-duction\nFebruary 13\, 2026\,⋅2:00 – 5:00pm\nAn adults-only workshop that explores the surprising strategies marine animals use to attract mates\, reproduce\, and raise young. The first hour features an engaging science lecture on ocean courtship and reproductive adaptations\, followed by a hands-on session where participants create an “ocean valentine” using shells inspired by historic sailor’s valentines. The program also includes a “Love Your Ocean” component that highlights everyday conservation actions supporting healthy marine ecosystems. \n Seagrass Stories: Science\, Art\, and Sunlight\nFriday\, March 20\, 2026⋅2:00 – 5:00pm\nExplore local seaweeds and seagrasses in a hands-on\, adults-only workshop inspired by the Herbarium at Mote and Anna Atkins’ historic cyanotypes. A short talk by Mote experts introduces the diversity and importance of these marine plants\, followed by a creative session where participants make their own “sunprints” using real specimens. This small-group experience blends marine botany\, history\, and art in a reflective\, take-home activity. Space is limited. \n Secrets in the Sand: Hidden Life of Beach Debris\nFriday\, April 17\, 2026⋅2:00 – 5:00pm\nExplore the hidden world of beach debris in this hands-on\, adults-only workshop focused on shoreline science and environmental health. A short talk by Mote experts introduces beach conditions\, microplastics\, and the tiny organisms affected by debris and disturbance\, followed by a lab-style activity where participants examine filtered samples up close. This small-group experience blends coastal science\, research tools\, and real-world context to reveal what lies beneath the beach. \n PLEASE NOTE: Because this is an adult lifelong learning program\, only guests 18 years and older will be allowed to participate. Admission to the Aquarium is included in this program. \nRegister Now URL:https://mote.org/event/sea-do-lifelong-learning-workshops/2026-01-16/ LOCATION:Mote Science Education Aquarium\, 225 University Town center Dr.\, Sarasota\, 34243\, United States CATEGORIES:Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/MoteSEAandDo_small.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Jason Robertshaw":MAILTO:marven@mote.org GEO:27.3809917;-82.4542251 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr. Sarasota 34243 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=225 University Town center Dr.:geo:-82.4542251,27.3809917 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T103000 DTSTAMP:20260111T102343 CREATED:20251107T182410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T183105Z UID:10001196-1769247000-1769250600@mote.org SUMMARY:Shark Pups & Grown Ups DESCRIPTION:Shark Pups & Grownups is an early childhood STEM program for kids ages 2 through 5 and their favorite adult. Each class includes: movement\, sign language\, science tool exploration\, role play\, games and a take home craft! Each month features a new theme to engage your Shark Pup\, and each class is unique to allow families the opportunity to join us several times without repeating a class! Click on the REGISTER button below for more details and to sign up! \nWho: Preschool (2-5) aged kids and their favorite adult\nWhen: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.\, select Saturdays\nWhere: Mote SEA Teaching Labs\nFee: $22.50 for members\, $25 for non-members per child (and one parent/guardian) URL:https://mote.org/event/shark-pups-grown-ups-4/2026-01-24/ LOCATION:Mote Science Education Aquarium\, 225 University Town center Dr.\, Sarasota\, 34243\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Aquarium,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/SharkPupsGrownUps_20181108_034_.jpg GEO:27.3809917;-82.4542251 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Mote Science Education Aquarium 225 University Town center Dr. Sarasota 34243 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=225 University Town center Dr.:geo:-82.4542251,27.3809917 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR