Bill Baggs Fireside Chat - FINtastic Facts

Meet us in the “Park in your Backyard” near Pavillion D-18 for the best sunset views, refreshments and snacks and the always intriguing pres

About this Event

Join us for refreshments and snacks, the best sunset views, and the intruiguing presentations of Marine Biologist Gerard Loisel. Meet us in the “Park in your Backyard” near Pavillion D-18 for entertaining facts and fishy trivia about what’s lurking below the water’s surface.

FINtastic FACTS and FISHY TRIVIA with Gerard Loisel - all ages welcome!

October 15, 2025 6:30PM to 8:00PM

Meet by Pavilion D-18.

FREE for MEMBERS (park fee required for all; proof of membership required at check in)

$ 5.00 required donation for non-members. Get your tickets here or at the event.

Refreshment & snacks will be served. We aim to make our events zero-waste. Please bring your own reusable cup.

We will have 200th Anniversary Products available for sale!

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At the event we accept ZELLE, Venmo, cash, credit cards and payments on our on-line payment portal.

Gerard Loisel has been teaching marine biology to students of all ages for 7 decades. For 26 years he taught marine biology and oceanography at Nova Southeastern University where he was the College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Teacher of the Year for 2008-2009. He was also the host of the PBS television series "Marine Aquarium World" and was featured in a Discovery Science Channel series. Recently, he's appeared on NBC6 several times to talk about killer whales and crocodiles.

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