Mattie M. Kelly Environmental Institute

11/02/2023

It's not too late! You can still join us. Signed up already? Awesome! Want to sign up? Go ahead, it's not too late. We're looking forward to tomorrow and the more the merrier! When arriving for the event, please use the front entrance of Building 400. This entrance is noticeable by the circular driveway leading to the front doors. Light refreshments will be served beginning at 8:30 a.m., with a brief welcome at 8:50 a.m., and our first presentation at 9:00 a.m. https://tinyurl.com/mrm5w7ur

10/30/2023

We're excited to see everyone this Friday! https://tinyurl.com/mrm5w7ur

10/25/2023

Santa Rosa Sound is a spectacular body of water connecting Pensacola Bay and Choctawhatchee Bay over approximately 33 miles. Come learn more about this wonderful feature of our Emerald Coast at the MKEI Annual Symposium on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. The event,"Sound Science: Celebrating Santa Rosa Sound," will be located in Room 302 of Building 400 on the Niceville Campus of Northwest Florida State College. Sign-in registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Pre-registration is highly encouraged for providing a headcount of attendees. RSVP via Eventbrite at https://tinyurl.com/mrm5w7ur FB Event information available in the comments. Photo Credit: Teresa Simmons, taken at Liza Jackson Park in Fort Walton Beach, FL.

10/03/2023

Your help is needed! CBA starts this week with Grasses in Classes prep, and they need you! Time is flexible, so spend an hour or two helping them help all of us.🌊 See flyer for details.

Don't forget!
We need all hands on deck this month for Grasses in Classes prep. We have three dates in October. Help one time or all three. Stay the whole time or come and go. Wear a Halloween costume if you want! Just invest a few hours of your time in our waterways! 🌊 See flyer for details.

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09/26/2023

Assessing where we are is a great starting point to determine where we are going. MKEI collects data to help our partner agencies move forward with conservation and environmental management practices.

09/21/2023

Engaging the community is one of the best resources for environmental conservation and appreciation. MKEI reached a milestone last year with the number of photographs submitted by community members over the 16 year span of our MKEI Annual Amateur Photo Contest, as highlighted by another recap of last year.

09/19/2023

This Saturday, Sept 23, is the 30th Annual National Public Lands Day. NEEF (National Environmental Education Foundation) provides hundreds of activities planned for the day, with many opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to join the celebration and give back to America’s public lands. NEEF’s interactive map allows users to enter their zip code to find events close to home—or wherever they happen to be on National Public Lands Day. Check out their info and see how you can help.

The 30th Annual National Public Lands Day is just around the corner, and over 70,000 volunteers are gearing up to enhance parks, forests, and waterways across the country on September 23rd.

This year's theme, "30 Years of Care and Community," celebrates the event's growth from 700 volunteers to a nationwide initiative involving all 50 states and U.S. territories. Over the past decade, volunteers have contributed nearly five million hours, valued at $133 million!

Events will be held in iconic places like Yosemite, Grand Canyon, and Everglades National Parks. Plus, it's a Fee-Free Day, granting free admission to federal sites managed by participating agencies.

📰 Read the press release here: https://www.neefusa.org/news/public-lands-engagement/join-30th-annual-national-public-lands-day-september-23



Toyota USA National Park Service Volunteers-In-Parks National Park Service U.S. Forest Service Bureau of Land Management Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Outstanding Natural Area Yosemite National Park U.S. Forest Service - Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest Mount Rainier National Park Volunteers Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance Trinity Park Conservancy

09/14/2023

This Saturday, check out Florida Native Plants and learn about the importance of preserving native wildlife and our coastal ecosystem! There will be multiple native plant sellers, conservation groups, local artisans and arts and crafts vendors. Event link is in the comments for more information.

09/12/2023

Partnerships with area organizations, programs, faculty, and groups allow MKEI to combine efforts on environmental research. MKEI believes in collaborative work as highlighted by another recap of what we provided for our environmental community last year.