Join us for a Lecture at the Lagoon, where you will have the opportunity to hear from a diverse range of environmental experts. These knowledgeable speakers specialize in sharing captivating stories about a variety of fascinating topics, from the octopus population under the Blue Heron Bridge in Riviera Beach to the importance of manatees in our ecosystem. Our free lectures are held at 2:00 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month. Don’t miss this chance to learn and be inspired!
Storms, Sand, Sea Turtles: How Changing Beaches Affect Nesting in South Florida
Madeleine Hodges grew up in Texas before going to Arizona State University in Tempe to earn her B.S in Geography (Meteorology-Climatology). To learn more about how weather and climate impact coastal environments, she now attends Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton to pursue a master’s degree program in Environmental Science. She is currently working on her thesis project and studying how storms and waves influence sea turtle nests on South Florida beaches.
Speaker: Madeleine Hodges
When: Sunday, April 12, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Where: 6000 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
Cost: FREE, registration recommended.
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