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Volunteers and Save the Manatee Club staff attend the Crystal River Manatee Festival in 2023 and educate visitors on manatee-safe practices, help process adoptions, and raffle off a gift basket.
Volunteers and Save the Manatee Club staff attend the Crystal River Manatee Festival in 2023 and educate visitors on manatee-safe practices, help process adoptions, and raffle off a gift basket.

By Gina McClain, Volunteer Specialist

One of my responsibilities (and enjoyments) is giving manatee presentations, in person and virtually, to many kinds of organizations: schools, libraries, and various and varied clubs. Recently, I stood with the members of the Florida Chapter of the Sierra Club as we honored the legacy and impact of Jimmy Buffett. I felt great humility and pride in being part of our organization, which has done so much for manatees. As I presented the status of the Florida Manatee to these wonderful and caring people, I was reminded of just how much work we still must do.

Mark your calendars! November is not only Manatee Awareness Month, but also when events pick up:

In December, the manatees are in warm-water refugia, staying safe while we celebrate the holidays!

Happy New Year! We are back for our two largest events in January 2024:

Manatee season is nearly over, so enjoy some of these closing festivals in February 2024:

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