Join us after hours for a lecture series featuring local scientists, conservationists, and photographers with brews!

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• 1 Hour
• 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (*5:30 PM doors open for guests.) *Unless otherwise noted; check tickets for session start time.

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Each event registration includes a beverage and access to our Center's Sky Deck after hours for social time and engaging presentation. Doors and beer garden open at 5:30 PM for program registrants. Please register for your desired date on our calendar.

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Wednesday, September 17th

Jennifer Reilly, Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Research Operations Manager

Bio: Jen Reilly is the Research Operations Manager with the Research department at Loggerhead Marinelife Center where they monitor a globally significant nesting beach for three endangered sea turtle species: leatherback, loggerhead and green. Born and raised with an affinity for the ocean and to enrich her knowledge of the marine environment, Jen earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology with a Marine concentration from Southampton College of Long Island University, renamed Stony Brook Southampton. With resounding support from both Research and Education departments, she has implemented ASL guided programs since 2018, the first of its kind at Loggerhead Marinelife Center. The programs offered to Deaf communities include, but are not limited to, private tours, school field trips, and night turtle walks. These programs serve the purpose of increasing awareness on current issues in marine conservation, using sea turtles as a focal point, through American Sign Language.

Topic: "Sea" Through My Hands: Diving into the Life of a Deaf Sea Turtle Biologist in South Florida

Presentation Overview:

Join us as we explore the inspiring life of a Deaf sea turtle biologist. Discover her unique journey navigating a predominantly hearing world and how her passion for sea turtle biology and conservation guided her path. Learn about the challenges she faced, the milestones she achieved, and how her dedication has shaped her into the resilient figure she is today. An ASL Interpreter will be present.