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University of Florida - Brevard County Extension
3695 Lake Drive
Cocoa, FL 32926
http://brevard.ifas.ufl.edu
Office: (321) 633-1702
Fax: (321) 633-1890
UF/BREVARD COUNTY EXTENSION SERVICES OFFICE
Halley Heribacka
Family and Consumer Science Program Assistant
(321) 633-1702
Hheribacka@ufl.edu
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, January 16, 2025 8:40 AM

Become a Citizen Scientist! Horseshoe Crab Watch Skills Workshop



BREVARD, FL. – Join us to practice the skills needed to conduct Florida Horseshoe Crab Program Surveys!  During this workshop, you will practice four different skills that are necessary to conduct nesting surveys.  You will also learn about the schedule for the spring 2025 survey season. New volunteers are welcome!   

A free workshop will be held at the UF/IFAS Extension Office in Cocoa on January 23, 2025.  There are two different session times to choose from 1 pm or 5 pm, please plan on being at the session for approximately 1.5 hours.  Staff will be available to answer any questions that you may have. 

If you would like to register or have questions, please contact Holly Abeels via email at habeels@ufl.edu or via phone at 321-633-1702 x52333. The deadline to register is January 17th so register today!

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact the UF/IFAS Brevard County Extension Office at Brevard@IFAS.UFL.edu or (321) 633-1702 at least 2 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs