Florida Keys Parks Host 29th Annual ‘Delicate Balance of Nature’ Series
KEY LARGO, Florida Keys — Encouraging residents and visitors to shrink their environmental footprints, Key Largo’s popular “Delicate Balance of Nature” free lecture series is in its 29th year.
The informative lectures are held at the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park visitor center and aquarium, mile marker 102.5 oceanside, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday evenings through March 4.
The talks’ wide variety of topics include the invasive-yet-tasty lionfish, marine mammals’ specialized underwater vision, a geologic history of the Florida Keys, sustainable garden design and inspirational coral restoration efforts.
Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock State Park sponsors the free-admission informal talks, presented by field experts in marine and geological sciences, ornithology, ecology and biology to address the Florida Keys’ geology, history, ecology and fragile environment.
Park gates open at 7 p.m. for all lectures. There is no charge to enter the park to attend lectures.
Visitors are urged to arrive on time to assure seating in the auditorium. Attendees can bring a cushion for added comfort and organizers ask attendees to refrain from wearing fragrances. The auditorium is wheelchair accessible.
Event information: floridastateparks.org/pennekamp/events or 305-451-9570
Image: Audubon/Jean Hall
Tasty lionfish and their ecology, impact on the environment is among topics for 2020.