Oct 21, 2026
Music Lessons:The Science of How Birds Sing This lecture is FREE but registration is required. CLICK HERE to register. November’s Discovery Lecture Series at Marine Discovery Center will feature the topic, “Music Lessons: The Science of How Birds Sing.” Avid local...
Sep 24, 2026
Sea Turtle Nesting 2026: A Panel Discussion This lecture is FREE but registration is required. CLICK HERE to register. The 2026 sea turtle nesting season was a record-breaking year in Volusia County and a panel of individuals involved in monitoring the nests will...
Aug 12, 2026
Return to Prehistoric Florida This lecture is FREE but registration is required. CLICK HERE to register. Uncover the ancient giants that once roamed Florida when our Discovery Lecture Series returns in September. Zach Zacharias will present “Return to Prehistoric...
Apr 22, 2026
Yaupon trees are native to Central Florida and the leaves of this tree have been used to make tea for many years. Fortunately for modern tea enthusiasts, yaupon tea is a commercially produced product making this historic beverage available to all. Shelly Steele,...
Mar 24, 2026
The Florida panther is an elusive animal long associated with southwest Florida, but its residential range has changed over time as habitat for these large cats has diminished or disappeared. Wendy Mathews of The Nature Conservancy will deliver the April Discovery...
Feb 26, 2026
Have you ever wondered what happens after you take a sick or wounded wild bird to the Marine Science Center’s Bird Hospital in Ponce Inlet? What kind of care is provided there to birds and what happens before these birds are released back into nature? Learn the...
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