BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://gacoast.uga.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant 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:20261103T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261103T113000 DTSTAMP:20260616T210949Z CREATED:20260616T210948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T210949Z UID:10000266-1793700000-1793705400@gacoast.uga.edu SUMMARY:Discovering Your Backyard Marsh DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeorgia has an estimated 378\,000 acres of salt marsh\, one of the most extensive and productive habitats of its type in the U.S. that serve as the primary nursery for many species of fish\, crabs\, shrimps\, and the birds that feed on them. The salt marsh provides storm protection\, opportunities for recreation and improves water quality\, but is also under threat due to sea level rise. \n\n\n\nThe South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative brings together partners from North Carolina to Florida to identify strategies for sustaining one million acres of salt marsh across the four-state region\, with Georgia’s marshes at its heart. \n\n\n\nJoin Michelle Covi\, marsh ecologist and chair of the SASMI Partnership Council\, to learn more about the salt marsh in our own backyard and the work underway to protect and restore this vital habitat. \n\n\n\nThis program takes place at the UGA Aquarium on Skidaway Island\, where we’ll begin with an overview of the South Atlantic Salt Marsh Initiative. After the presentation\, we’ll head out to the Jay Wolf Nature Trail to discover the marsh up close\, viewing the plant and animal inhabitants that make up this ecosystem. Bring clothes and shoes that can get muddy\, along with your sense of wonder and adventure! \n\n\n\nRegistration is required for participants ages 3 and up and includes admission to the UGA Aquarium. Content is best suited for ages 13 and up\, but all ages are welcome. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Tickets are nonrefundable. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions or need special accommodations for this program\, contact Shannon Matzke at shannon.matzke@uga.edu or call 912-598-2446. URL:https://gacoast.uga.edu/event/discovering-your-backyard-marsh-2/ LOCATION:UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium\, 30 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacoast.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/backyard-marsh-event@2x.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261106T133000 DTSTAMP:20260616T193418Z CREATED:20260616T193417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T193418Z UID:10000251-1793970000-1793971800@gacoast.uga.edu SUMMARY:Friday Feedings DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, guests can witness mealtime in the aquarium as marine educators feed a variety of animals. Learn fascinating facts about their diets\, behaviors and feeding techniques while watching marine life enjoy their meals.   \n\n\n\nAll ages are welcome\, but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.  \n\n\n\nFriday Feeding programs are included in the cost of admission to the UGA Aquarium. Registration is not required. Learn more about admission fees here.   \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Shannon Matzke at shannon.matzke@uga.edu or call 912-598-2446.  URL:https://gacoast.uga.edu/event/friday-feedings/2026-11-06/ LOCATION:UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium\, 30 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacoast.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/friday-feedings-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T173000 DTSTAMP:20260901T153844Z CREATED:20260901T153801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T153844Z UID:10000279-1794299400-1794504600@gacoast.uga.edu SUMMARY:Seafood HACCP Course DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant is offering a 3-day Basic Seafood Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) training course for seafood processors\, packers\, wholesalers\, and importers. Under U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and Georgia regulations\, seafood companies are required to have at least one employee with seafood HACCP training or experience to develop and implement HACCP plans specifically for their product(s) and facility. \n\n\n\nThis Basic Seafood HACCP course will be at the Food Science and Technology Building at the University of Georgia – Athens campus. \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Erin Arneson Purvis at 912-400-6900 or EMA04430@uga.edu URL:https://gacoast.uga.edu/event/seafood-haccp-course/ LOCATION:240 Food Sciences Building\, 100 Cedar Street\, Athens\, Georgia\, 30602\, United States CATEGORIES:Seafood ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacoast.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2022_HACCP-9.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T113000 DTSTAMP:20260617T195009Z CREATED:20260617T194639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T195009Z UID:10000268-1794391200-1794396600@gacoast.uga.edu SUMMARY:The Art and Science of Insect Pinning DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore the fascinating world of insects while learning how scientists study and preserve them. In this program\, participants will be introduced to insect and invertebrate research\, including the scientific method of insect pinning. \n\n\n\nYou’ll meet Abbey Crossman\, a coastal ecology researcher with Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant\, who studies invertebrates and their vital role in healthy ecosystems. Through real examples from her fieldwork\, you’ll learn how scientists observe\, collect\, and study everyday insects like beetles\, butterflies and grasshoppers. \n\n\n\nParticipants will take part in a guided insect pinning demonstration using paper models\, creating their own museum-style insect displays to take home. \n\n\n\nAll supplies for the craft will be provided. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. Content is best suited for children ages 7 and up\, but all ages are welcome. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Tickets are nonrefundable.  \n\n\n\nIf you have questions or need special accommodations for this program\, contact Shannon Matzke at shannon.matzke@uga.edu or call 912-598-2446. URL:https://gacoast.uga.edu/event/the-art-and-science-of-insect-pinning/ LOCATION:UGA Marine Extension Brunswick\, 715 Bay Street\, Brunswick\, GA\, 31520\, United States CATEGORIES:Coastal Ecology Lab ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacoast.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2026-Insect-Pinning-Stock-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T173000 DTSTAMP:20260630T162040Z CREATED:20260617T193033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260630T162040Z UID:10000267-1794412800-1794418200@gacoast.uga.edu SUMMARY:Sketching the Coast: Nature Journaling Basics DESCRIPTION:register\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpend time slowing down and observing the natural world through nature journaling. In this beginner-friendly workshop led by our Artists\, Writers and Scholars recipient Dottie Leatherwood\, participants will learn simple techniques for recording what they see\, hear\, and notice\, from the shape of a tree to the changing light across the marsh. \n\n\n\nNature journaling is a powerful way to connect more deeply with coastal environments by combining art\, observation and curiosity. Through guided prompts and hands-on practice\, you’ll explore how to capture details of the world around you while building your own personal record of place. \n\n\n\nNo artistic experience is required—just a love and curiosity for the natural world. All skill levels are welcome. \n\n\n\nRegistration is required for participants ages 3 and up and includes admission to the UGA Aquarium. Content is best suited for ages 13 and up\, but all ages are welcome. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Tickets are nonrefundable. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions or need special accommodations for this program\, contact Shannon Matzke at shannon.matzke@uga.edu or call 912-598-2446. URL:https://gacoast.uga.edu/event/sketching-the-coast-nature-journaling-basics/ LOCATION:UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium\, 30 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States CATEGORIES:AWS ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacoast.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Sketching-the-Coast-web.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T133000 DTSTAMP:20260616T193418Z CREATED:20260616T193417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T193418Z UID:10000252-1794574800-1794576600@gacoast.uga.edu SUMMARY:Friday Feedings DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, guests can witness mealtime in the aquarium as marine educators feed a variety of animals. Learn fascinating facts about their diets\, behaviors and feeding techniques while watching marine life enjoy their meals.   \n\n\n\nAll ages are welcome\, but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.  \n\n\n\nFriday Feeding programs are included in the cost of admission to the UGA Aquarium. Registration is not required. Learn more about admission fees here.   \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Shannon Matzke at shannon.matzke@uga.edu or call 912-598-2446.  URL:https://gacoast.uga.edu/event/friday-feedings/2026-11-13/ LOCATION:UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium\, 30 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacoast.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/friday-feedings-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T170000 DTSTAMP:20260901T154649Z CREATED:20260901T154648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T154649Z UID:10000280-1794990600-1795021200@gacoast.uga.edu SUMMARY:Food Manufacturing Sanitation Workshop DESCRIPTION:LEARN MORE\n\n\n\n\nThis full-day practical training course equips food industry personnel with essential sanitation and food safety skills for manufacturing environments. It blends regulatory requirements with real-world case studies and hands-on learning to support effective application on the job. \n\n\n\nThe course covers key topics including food microbiology\, cleaning and sanitation principles\, environmental monitoring programs\, verification and validation systems\, and allergen control. Special emphasis is placed on preventing cross-contact and implementing allergen-specific cleaning procedures. \n\n\n\nBy the end of the training\, participants will be able to design and implement robust sanitation programs that ensure regulatory compliance\, reduce contamination risks\, and protect overall product safety. URL:https://gacoast.uga.edu/event/food-manufacturing-sanitation-workshop/ LOCATION:UGA Melton Building\, 350 Woodroof Dr\, Griffin\, Georgia\, 30223\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T190000 DTSTAMP:20260617T195157Z CREATED:20260617T195157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T195157Z UID:10000269-1795024800-1795028400@gacoast.uga.edu SUMMARY:Saltwater Science Series: Alligators DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake a deep dive into the world of alligators with Sea Grant-funded researcher Mark Hoog! Learn about alligator biology\, unique adaptations\, and their vital role in coastal ecosystems. Hoog\, a Ph.D. candidate at Georgia Southern University\, is collaborating with Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s Coastal Ecology Lab to study alligator populations in the Okefenokee Swamp. \n\n\n\nDiscover the latest research findings\, gain insights on safely coexisting with these incredible reptiles\, and don’t miss the highlight of the program—an up-close encounter with a live alligator ambassador! \n\n\n\nRegistration is required. Content is best suited for children ages 10 and up\, but all ages are welcome. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult. Tickets are nonrefundable. \n\n\n\nIf you have questions or need special accommodations for this program\, contact Shannon Matzke at shannon.matzke@uga.edu or call 912-598-2446. URL:https://gacoast.uga.edu/event/saltwater-science-series-alligators-2/ LOCATION:UGA Marine Extension Brunswick\, 715 Bay Street\, Brunswick\, GA\, 31520\, United States CATEGORIES:Coastal Ecology Lab ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gacoast.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Saltwater-Science-Alligators_program.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T133000 DTSTAMP:20260616T193418Z CREATED:20260616T193417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T193418Z UID:10000253-1795179600-1795181400@gacoast.uga.edu SUMMARY:Friday Feedings DESCRIPTION:Every Friday\, guests can witness mealtime in the aquarium as marine educators feed a variety of animals. Learn fascinating facts about their diets\, behaviors and feeding techniques while watching marine life enjoy their meals.   \n\n\n\nAll ages are welcome\, but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.  \n\n\n\nFriday Feeding programs are included in the cost of admission to the UGA Aquarium. Registration is not required. Learn more about admission fees here.   \n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact Shannon Matzke at shannon.matzke@uga.edu or call 912-598-2446.  URL:https://gacoast.uga.edu/event/friday-feedings/2026-11-20/ LOCATION:UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium\, 30 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacoast.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/friday-feedings-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T160000 DTSTAMP:20260901T125123Z CREATED:20260617T200325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T125123Z UID:10000270-1795266000-1795276800@gacoast.uga.edu SUMMARY:Oyster Roast for a Reason DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for the tenth annual Oyster Roast for a Reason\, a fundraising event hosted by Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant. \n\n\n\nThe event will take place on the bluff next to the UGA Aquarium on Skidaway Island\, Georgia. Guests will enjoy a catered buffet\, beverages\, live music by City Hotel\, and have the opportunity to eat local oysters – roasted and on the half shell! \n\n\n\n‘Support Georgia Oysters’ tees will be available on-site for purchase. URL:https://gacoast.uga.edu/event/oyster-roast-for-a-reason-2/ LOCATION:UGA Marine Education Center And Aquarium\, 30 Ocean Science Circle\, Savannah\, GA\, 31411\, United States CATEGORIES:Shellfish ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gacoast.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2024-ORFAR-67-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR