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The Question: How should communities build resilience for dealing with extreme precipitation in the coming decades?

In this facilitated, interactive program, you will explore the social, economic, and environmental impacts of extreme precipitation, work with others to recommend resilience strategies, and learn about how participating in community science can help inform scientists about which communities are at risk for extreme precipitation. Designed for participants ages 16+, perfect for engaging high school-aged learners in civic issues.

The Gulf Coast Whale Festival brings environmental education and fun to Pensacola Beach on Saturday April 12. Educational exhibits and activities tell the story of Gulf whales and local marine life, and a puppet parade led by Birds of a Feather showcases the ecology of the Gulf. Sweet sounds will flow from the Casino Beach Pavilion with live music by Pensacola singer-songwriters, and the premier performance of Ode to the Rice’s Whale, written by Pensacola performer Bob Teague.

“Yes we have whales along the Gulf coast, and we’re excited to host the Gulf Coast Whale Festival to celebrate the whales and other natural riches of the Gulf of Mexico,” said Christian Wagley, Florida/Alabama Organizer at the nonprofit Healthy Gulf.

One of the organizations leading educational activities at the Festival is the Navarre Beach Marine Science Station, where students are continuing their years of work around Gulf marine life.

“My students are really excited to share our work on marine mammals, especially Rice’s whales,” says Charlene Mauro, director of the Center. “We’ll have an inflatable whale to visit, and hands-on activities to make it fun and informative.”

The Whale Festival comes at an exciting time for whale lovers on the Gulf coast, as the Rice’s whale was identified as a new species of whale just four years ago. In addition, the recent journey of two highly endangered North Atlantic right whales along the Florida-Alabama coast has captured public attention.

Space for vendors interested in sharing environmental and marine life education is available for free, but space is limited. For more information and to register for booth space, please visit: https://healthygulf.org/get-involved/gulf-coast-whale-festival-2025/
Questions: Contact Christian Wagley at gulfcoastwhale@gmail.com

Save the date for Pensacola’s 35th annual Earth Day festival on Sunday April 19 from 10 am - 4 pm at Bayview Park, located at 2001 E. Lloyd St. The event showcases sustainable living through a fun day of environmental education, art, live music, local food, green products and hands-on activities.

Earth Day Pensacola sponsors are the Florida Association of Environmental Professionals, Natural Awakenings, and Op-Zen Business Solutions.

For full event details, including how to be a vendor or sponsor, please visit the event website at earthdaypensacola.com
Feel free to email us with any questions at earthdaypcola@gmail.com An event page with more information can be found on the Earth Day Pensacola Facebook page.

Learn what plants attract Hummingbirds with Emily Petersen from Beyond the Garden Gate.

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG

MARCH 7-16, 2025
A MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION

WRITTEN BY HENRY LEWIS, HENRY SHIELDS, AND JONATHAN SAYER

DIRECTED BY KATHY HOLSWORTH

The Play That Goes Wrong is a hilarious comedy that follows the antics of the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society as they attempt to stage a murder mystery play titled "The Murder at Haversham Manor." However, everything that can go wrong goes wrong, leading to hilarious chaos on stage. Despite their best efforts, the amateur actors struggle to keep the show together, resulting in a side-splitting spectacle that leaves the audience in stitches from start to finish.

The Friends of the Crestview Library will be holding a book sale to benefit the Crestview Library on February 21st and 22nd.

The book sale will be held at the Crestview Community, 1446 Commerce Drive, Crestview, FL 32536.

The early bird sale will be on Friday, February 21st from 2:00 - 6:00 PM. There will be a $2.00 admission fee for the early bird sale. Dues paying members of the Friends of the Crestview Library will be admitted free. On Saturday, February 22nd, the sale will be held from 9:30 am until 2:00 pm. There is no admission fee on Saturday, February 22nd.

Hardcover books are $1.00 and Paperback books are 2 for $1.00. Please note that this is a CASH ONLY sale.

The Friends of the Crestview Library will be holding a book sale to benefit the Crestview Library on February 21st and 22nd.

The book sale will be held at the Crestview Community, 1446 Commerce Drive, Crestview, FL 32536.

The early bird sale will be on Friday, February 21st from 2:00 - 6:00 PM. There will be a $2.00 admission fee for the early bird sale. Dues paying members of the Friends of the Crestview Library will be admitted free. On Saturday, February 22nd, the sale will be held from 9:30 am until 2:00 pm. There is no admission fee on Saturday, February 22nd.

Hardcover books are $1.00 and Paperback books are 2 for $1.00. Please note that this is a CASH ONLY sale.

Celebrate American Heart Month and get certified in CPR/AED/First Aid with Heartbeat Safety!

Join us for a CPR, AED, & First Aid Training presented by Heartbeat Safety in partnership with UWF Alumni on Friday, February 21 from 9 AM - 1 PM in downtown Pensacola, FL.

CLASS IS OPEN TO ANYONE AGE 12+
Classes are $135 per person. UWF Alumni receive a $15 discount with the code ARGOS at checkout!

Participants in American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Training courses gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities to recognize and respond to emergency situations until EMS arrives.

Students learn proficient CPR, how to effectively utilize an AED, and how to best respond to the onset of sudden illnesses - Diabetic Attack, Stroke, Poisoning, Allergic Reaction, and other first aid emergencies.

The American Red Cross issues certificates for students who successfully complete this course, valid for 2 years from the date of the class.

To register go to: www.heartbeatsafety.org/classes

Please join us on Monday, February 3, a national day without immigrants, at 3 p.m. at Palafox and Garden Streets in Pensacola in support of our immigrant community. Gain insight and knowledge on how to help.

We will be providing information about unjust immigration policy changes, how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs impact marginalized communities and how global issues including climate change create the need for migration.

We are also hosting a “Know Your Rights” training workshop on Wednesday, February 5. Both events will contain information in English and Spanish.

The University of West Florida's College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities invites you to join us for the 2025 Seligman First Amendment Lecture, featuring renowned scholar Robert Spoo. This year’s lecture, titled "Book Censorship: Then and Now," will explore the enduring challenges of censorship and its implications for intellectual freedom, past and present.

Professor Spoo, the Leonard L. Milberg ’53 Professor in Irish Letters at Princeton University, will draw on his expertise in intellectual property law, the history of censorship, and modernist literature to examine the parallels between contemporary book bans and the censorship controversies of the early 20th century.

A leading voice in the law-and-literature field, Spoo has published extensively on copyright, fair use, and the public domain. His insights have shaped academic discourse and empowered writers, scholars, and artists to navigate challenges to free expression. His landmark publications include "Without Copyrights: Piracy, Publishing, and the Public Domain" and "Modernism and the Law."

As book censorship continues to make headlines, this year’s lecture offers timely and thought-provoking insights. Join us for an evening of intellectual exploration and community dialogue.

ADA Statement: Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring special accommodations is requested to advise UWF by calling Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or 850.857.6158 (TTY) at least two business days prior to the event. For more