Shell-ebration Event Series

Our ant Shell-ebration Event Series offers an exciting lineup of events right here at MDC where community, conservation, and culture unite.

ShORE Symposium
Thursday, April 9

Join us as we bring awareness to conservation issues impacting the Lagoon and our community through the sharing of student and professional programs and projects that are making a difference.

Our 2026 event will be held on Thursday, April 9 at the Brannon Center at 105 S Riverside Drive in New Smyrna Beach. ShORE 2026 invites students, professional scientists, community members, artists, and decision-makers to say Yes, In My Backyard!  This event is FREE to attend — registration details will be coming soon.

Submission window is OPEN for high school and undergraduate students doing Indian River Lagoon related research to present at ShORE. Visit the official ShORE webpage for more info.

Tide to Table
Saturday, November 7

Save the date for a special sustainably forward event featuring Third Wave Cafe’s Executive Chef David Moscoso – a member of Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch Blue Ribbon Task Force. Savor a sustainably sourced, chef-inspired menu paired with wine, entertainment, and a silent auction.

More information about this event will be coming soon.

For sponsorship inquiries and other questions, please contact [email protected]