July Program: Mermaids and Manatees

Mermaids and Manatees

Dr. James "Buddy" Powell
Executive Director, Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute

Wednesday, July 13, 2022
Tampa Garden Club, 2629 Bayshore Blvd., Tampa
FREE!

5:30 - 6 pm: Mingle and visit the Garden Club's butterfly garden
6 pm Potluck: Main dish and drinks provided. Bring a side dish or dessert and your drinkware
7 pm Program

Please register so Sierra Club can provide enough chicken for the potluck supper. To register, click here.

A Joint Program of Sierra Club, Tampa Audubon Society and the Suncoast Native Plant Society

Dr. James “Buddy” Powell has spent more than four decades in the field, working toward the conservation of marine mammals. He will share some of his field experiences and a brief history of manatee research and conservation in Florida and beyond.
 
ManateeDr. Powell has worked to conserve threatened and endangered species around the world and his efforts have resulted in coastal protected areas in Florida, West Africa, Central America, and Cuba. As the Executive Director of Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute, he manages a marine research program which provides technical advice, conservation initiatives, and scientific information to improve protection of marine species and habitats in the United States and internationally.
 
The evening starts with a covered dish supper at 6 p.m. The Sierra Club is providing a chicken main dish so please bring a salad, an appetizer, a vegetable dish or a dessert. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m., with short introductions by the three groups, followed by a Keynote Talk by Dr. Buddy Powell.
 
The Little Red Wagon Native Plant Nursery and the Tampa Garden Club have installed a butterfly garden on the grounds for our members to enjoy. Each group will also have conservation booths and items for purchase, so come prepared to learn about their activities and to shop!

Manatee Photo: Jimmy White.  
Location: Tampa, FL, USA

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