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Hurricanes, wildfires, drought and other impacts of climate change are fueling anxiety among many, especially young people. Join licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Paige Spencer as she discusses eco-anxiety and a variety of techniques for treating those who are anxious about environmental and climate issues.

A recent study of 10,000 young people found that nearly 60% are ‘very worried’ or ‘extremely worried’ about climate change (https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-02582-8). Dr. Spencer believes in the interconnectedness of all beings and Mother Earth, and that taking care of our local community and planet are an integral part of our personal journey toward well-being and wholeness.

This presentation is part of a regular presentation series on climate change and clean energy sponsored by 350 Pensacola. Since 2010, 350 Pensacola has worked for climate education and action as the only climate-focused organization in northwest Florida. For more information: 350pensacola@gmail.com

Required Libraries notice: “This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the West Florida Public Libraries or Escambia County.”

Discover the sizzling stories behind the constellations in this planetarium event for adults (21+). Explore Greek & Roman legends and mythology hidden in the sky as you take a trip through the cosmos during the ultimate planetarium adventure. Much like all our Sordid Secrets, this is an adult event, as those wily gods definitely didn't keep things rated PG!

Our Planetarium is an inflatable dome. Guests sit on cushions on the floor of the planetarium to view the show. Due to size, space is limited to 25 patrons at a time. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended for this reason. On show nights, please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled showing. In case of no-shows/late shows: reserved spots will be released at show time to make space for the next party.

Shows begin at 6 and 7 pm and last approximately 45 minutes.

Seating is limited and very popular. We encourage purchasing your tickets in advance, as this is a first come, first served event. Please call 850-664-1261, stop by the Science Center, or use our online ticketing option to purchase your tickets.

Our planetarium is sponsored by FPL

Come make a difference in children’s lives!

Needed: Leads/Co-Leads for Children, Teen, & Adult Groups

A group facilitator is a person who can meet our grieving children, teens, and adults where they are and provide support to them as they work through their grief.

Facilitators listen, encourage, and engage children and teens in their peer support groups. Compassion, understanding, and a willingness to support others are necessities in this role. We provide the training; you provide the love.

Before becoming a group facilitator, volunteers must participate in a comprehensive facilitator training session, offered twice a year.

We are also looking for volunteers to assist with outreach, administrative tasks, activity prep, and dinner helper. If you are interested, please apply!

A one-year commitment is encouraged, for at least two evenings a month from 5:30 pm - 8:30

https://valerieshouse.org/volunteer-in-pensacola

Do you desire to know yourself better and learn how to improve your relationship with God and others? If so, this workshop is for you!

This workshop is hosted by Center for Sacred Space, a local nonprofit organization. It's scheduled to take place on Thursday, September 22 from 6:00pm through 7:30pm at Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church, located at 75 Fairpoint Dr., Gulf Breeze, FL and will be led by Pam Avery, Associate Pastor and Certified Enneagram Coach. Cost is $35.00.

This two day event begins with an orientation on Friday, October 21st and is from 7:00pm-8:30pm at St. Christopher's Episcopal Church, located at 3200 North 12th Avenue, Pensacola, FL, 32503. We will share dessert and wine.

On Saturday, October 22 from 9:00am-4:00pm we will gather at the Naval Live Oaks Pavilion, at 1801 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze, FL for a day of experiential contemplation in nature. Light lunch will be provided. Dress appropriately. Bring non-plastic water bottle. Cost for both days is $65.00 if registered on or before September 15th; $75.00 if registered on or after September 16th.

Join TAG artist-in-residence Marzia Ransom for the final artist workshop, open hours and exhibition. The workshop will be held July 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at TAG. Open studio hours will be held on Fridays throughout the summer from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. An exhibition of finished work will be held on August 4, with a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. A gallery talk will take place on Thursday, September 15, from 5 to 8 p.m., with live music and refreshments. TAG is in Building 82. Contact: artgallery@uwf.edu

TAG is located in the Center for Fine and Performing Arts on UWF's campus.

Celebrate Florida's Bicentennial closing ceremony with a short documentary and live music from Reunion Band.

We have exciting new workshops for 2021 including hands-on, interactive lessons that give kids the opportunity to spend their vacation on a science adventure! From Disney-inspired engineering to galactic space adventures and our Wizarding World of Science, Monday and Tuesday workshops will delight and educate all. Sign your kiddos up today! Camp time includes the lessons listed below as well as fun activities in SMALLab, in our new STEAM Machine, and in our outdoor exhibit area, plus a 20-minute lunch break. Kids can expect to explore a different theme every week, and each Monday and Tuesday workshop will have different activities. For a full schedule of workshop events, visit https://www.ecscience.org/summer-steam-workshops To register, visit http://ecscience.org/events or call 850-664-1261

Tuesday, June 8, 2021, will be a day of environmentally focused games, activities, and art projects at the Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitor's Center. The Chamber along with multiple partner agencies will be presenting information on protecting our beaches and marine habitat in conjunction with World Ocean Day. The open house will feature presentations by Florida Fish and Wildlife on the impact of invasive lionfish, including a live feeding of the lionfish which are housed in the educational display tank at the Perdido Key Visitor's Center. Niuhi Dive Charters and Ocean Strike Team will educate on lionfish removal efforts through spearfishing while scuba diving. The Alabama Gulf Coast Zookeepers will be on site with several indigenous species of mammals and reptiles for up-close encounters. Clean Horizons will unveil art made from plastics picked up off our local beaches and Escambia County Marine Resources will offer fun and games including a recycle relay and a beanbag throw to knock stuffed lionfish off a reef while missing the native species that belong there. The Perdido Chamber will provide marine-themed coloring murals for young artists to help complete and ECUA's "Quench Buggy" will be onsite offering water and lessons on protecting the aquifer. Friends of Pensacola State Parks, The Perdido Key Association, and Friends of the Southwest Library will share more information on protecting the environment geared to all ages.

Grab your drink and join us for a trip back into the Viking Age, where the gods were fearsome, the stories were funny, and the mead was strong. You'll learn how the nine realms of Norse Mythology were created, and the ways that Loki caused trouble for Odin, Freya, Thor and the other gods of Asgard. We'll take a tour of the planets that these gods were associated with, and explain why each planet is connected to a different day of the week. The show will end with a dazzling display of Norse Constellations, and an explanation as to why bad poetry exists. Enjoy beer, wine, appetizers, and plenty of space (both socially distant and universe wise). That's right, you get to eat, drink, and relax while enjoying legends and trivia under the stars…so we hope you like Norsing around because planetarium shows about mythology are Loki the best. Check in a little early for each show to play with some of our out-of-this-world space activity stations from the NISE Network. Space is limited to 15 guests in the planetarium at a time, and masks must be worn when not eating and drinking. Shows run from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and 7:30-8:30 p.m. The planetarium will be sanitized between shows for guest safety as well. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. for the 6:00 p.m. show and 7:15 p.m. for the 7:30 show. Our Planetarium is an inflatable dome. Guests sit on cushions on the floor of the planetarium to view the show. Due to social distancing guidelines, space is limited. Purchase tickets lunar rather than later to reserve your space. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled showing to check in, grab your drinks and apps, and get settled. Our planetarium is powered by Gulf Power PRICING $20 for nonmembers/$18 for members
(Ages 21 and up only)
Ticket price includes admission to 1 planetarium show, access to our Space Stations, drink tickets for adult beverages (beer and wine), and light appetizers.