# Event Details - **Event Name**: SFAEP 2026 - Annual Seagrass ID & In-Water Survey Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: SFAEP seagrass ID & in-water mock survey at our Summer Training Event - it's going to be a great time!About this EventINSTRUCTORS:Jen Savaro, WEDG Senior Scientist - Cummins | CederbergGina Chiello, Senior Director - Cummins | CederbergMatt White, Environmental Scientist - BioTechADDITIONAL IN-WATER INSTRUCTORS:Matt Dancho - MS, CA - Miller-LeggBerfin Sagir, Environmental Scientist I - Davis Environmental SolutionsAmanda Montgomery, WEDG Environmental Scientist III - WGIDETAILS:Back by popular demand! This informative workshop will provide participants with hands-on training to identify local species of seagrass and macroalgae and to familiarize them with seagrass survey methodologies. The workshop will include an informal presentation and in-water mock field survey training exercise (i.e., line intercept, quadrat) utilizing shallow water areas of the park (3-to-8 foot water depths). This event restricted to members and adults only (18+).SFAEP and the instructor panel will review seagrass (and macroalgae) identification and survey protocols and agency recommendations, including the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), and Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources Division of Environmental Resource Management (RER DERM).COST:MEMBERS ONLY EVENT. To become a member, visit https://www.faep-fl.org and sign up for the South Florida Associated of Environmental (dual state and local chapter membership only $75 annually - student and group membership rates available). By becoming a member of the SFAEP you will gain direct access to members only and monthly social networking and training / professional growth & development opportunities via our email marketing blasts. Parking - $10 (Weekend Park Entry Fee Rate, Cash & Card Options)AGENDA - 2026 Summer Event - SFAEP Seagrass ID & In-Water Workshop:8:30 - 9:00 am - Check-In & Welcome9:00 - 9:30 am - Introductions & What to Expect9:30 - 10:00 am - Seagrass and Common Algae Presentation10:00 - 10:45 am - Seagrass Survey Methods Presentation10:45 - 11:00 am - Break11:00 - 12:30 pm - In-water Mock Seagrass Survey (Low Tide @ 2 PM)12:30 - 1:00 - B.Y.O. Brown Bag Lunch | Q&A and Open Discussion Session & Event Sponsor Presentation (Port Everglades West Lake Seagrass Restoration Project) |SFAEP Future Event AnnouncementsThis is an outdoor event - please bring sun protection, water, a brown bag lunch, and snorkel gear (gloves, mask, snorkel, fins, booties, rash guard) and be prepared to enter the shallow water marine environment. Invite a friend to attend! There are restroom facilities conveniently located nearby. Please bring cash for the $10 park entry fee and meet at the Green Pavillion for check-in and welcome no later than 9:00am. Please bring a plastic clipboard if you have one available for this practice.Hydration station, training materials, surveying equipment, and snacks to be provided by SFAEP and volunteers. A spcial thank you to our event sponsor, Miller Legg - and to our volunteer presenters and instructors that make these events possible!RSVP:Go to Get Tickets (Space is limited to 40 attendees)Questions?? Inquire here ---> Email* Participants may be required to sign a liability waiver at check-in. Event date subject to change based on weather conditions. By registering, attendees acknowledge and agree that photographs and videos may be collected the day of the event and used for online and marketing materials. Proof of membership may be required at check-in. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/287e5070-6946-11f1-ba52-bfd8536ace95-rimg-w1110-h740-dc111a16-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/28c348b0-6946-11f1-8df8-dd9fbbd297b2-rimg-w1088-h740-dc317678-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/29035ef0-6946-11f1-8df8-dd9fbbd297b2-rimg-w1200-h494-dcfefefe-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/294263c0-6946-11f1-8df8-dd9fbbd297b2-rimg-w1200-h303-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 08:30 AM - 09:00 AMCheck-In & Welcome?: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMIntroductions & What to Expect?: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AMSeagrass & Common Algae Presentation?: 10:00 AM - 10:45 AMSeagrass Survey Methods Presentation ?: 10:45 AM - 11:00 AMBreak?: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PMIn-Water Mock Seagrass Survey?: 12:30 PM - 01:00 PMBrown Bag Lunch - Q&A & Open Discussion | Event Sponsor Presentation - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/miami/sfaep-2026-annual-seagrass-id-and-in-water-survey-workshop/100001990117174040 - **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit, digital-marketing - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Historic Virginia Key Beach Park - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Miami - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: Historic Virginia Key Beach Park - **lat**: 25.734942 - **long**: -80.15667169999999 - **full address**: Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, 4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SFAEP 2026 - Annual Seagrass ID & In-Water Survey Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/5d8ebdcd633641c62798c5f5605ab42fb82de7d7fa1b0d3a4614a82eeec617bb-rimg-w1200-h900-dc757b48-gmir.jpg?v=1781062348 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SFAEP 2026 - Annual Seagrass ID & In-Water Survey Workshop being held? - **A:** SFAEP 2026 - Annual Seagrass ID & In-Water Survey Workshop takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Historic Virginia Key Beach Park, 4020 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing SFAEP 2026 - Annual Seagrass ID & In-Water Survey Workshop? - **A:** SFAEP 2026 - Annual Seagrass ID & In-Water Survey Workshop is organized by South Florida Association of Environmental Professionals. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SFAEP 2026 - Annual Seagrass ID & In-Water Survey Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Miami, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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