Turning the Tides Panel

Wednesday, January 20 | 5:30–7:30 PM

At the Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge

Florida’s waterways and coastal ecosystems are at a turning point and the future of our waters depends on the choices we make today.

Join us at the historic Gilbert’s Bar House of Refuge for an engaging evening conversation with four respected voices in Florida’s conservation, fisheries, science, and public service communities. Turning the Tides brings together decades of experience and firsthand knowledge to explore the challenges facing Florida’s waters, the importance of conservation, and what can be done to protect our coastal environment for generations to come.

MEET THE PANELISTS

Capt. Mike Holliday
Outreach & Engagement Coordinator for Captains For Clean Water, longtime fishing guide, and conservation advocate.

Mark D. Perry
Executive Director & CEO of the Florida Oceanographic Society and a leading voice in coastal conservation.

Jacqui Thurlow-Lippisch
Longtime clean-water advocate, former Mayor of Sewall’s Point, and former South Florida Water Management District Governing Board member.

Rufus Wakeman
Nationally recognized sport fisherman, fishing guide, and 10-time world-record holder.

Together, they represent decades of experience across conservation, science, public service, fishing, and Florida’s coastal environment.

YOUR EVENING INCLUDES:
Panel discussion and conversation
Beverages and light bites
Shuttle transportation from the Elliott Museum
An intimate setting at the historic House of Refuge

Members: $40 | Non-Members: $50
Limited to 35 attendees

Shuttle service will be available from the Elliott Museum to the House of Refuge. Please plan to arrive at the Elliott Museum up to one hour before the lecture, as shuttle space is limited.