There are several events happening all week long to celebrate the legacy of Rachel Carson.

Every evening this week will feature a Film & Lecture series.

Thursday will be an entire day event featuring readings from Silent Spring, voter registration, and an expert panel.

The celebration will conclude on Saturday, completing the Film & Lecture series.

Other Events This Week...

Estuaries Day at Rookery Bay NERR
Naples, Florida on Saturday September 29, 2012 from 10 am - 3 pm

Don't miss this full day of activities including: narrated boat tours, introductory kayaking trips, free paddle boarding, a kids fishing clinic, live animal presentations, kids activities, behind-the-scenes tours of the science labs, food and more. The reduced admission fee for the day is just $3 for adults and free for children ages 12 and younger. Miami-based artist, angler, television producer and Tarpon Bay Tales show host Capt. Alex Suescun will greet guests and present a seminar on "Backwater Fishing Techniques." Check out Rookery Bay events calendar for more information.

http://estuaries.noaa.gov/

Wet Walk at the CREW Marsh

CREW Land & Water Trust

Saturday, September 29, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM (EDT)

Immokalee, FL

In honor of National Public Lands Day and National Estuaries Day, come get your feet wet and explore the CREW wetlands in the rainy season.

For more details visit this website

America's Great Outdoors Initiative

On February 15, 2011, President Barack Obama announced the America's Great Outdoors Report, the Administration's action plan under the America's Great Outdoors initiative to achieve lasting conservation of the outdoor spaces that power our nation's economy, shape our culture, and build our outdoor traditions.

The report released outlines ways in which the Federal Government will help empower local communities to accomplish their conservation and recreation priorities by recognizing that the best ideas come from outside of Washington. In the summer of 2010, senior Administration officials held 51 listening sessions across the country to gather input from Americans about the outdoor places and activities that they value most. These sessions drew more than 10,000 participants and more than 105,000 written comments, used to inform the America’s Great Outdoors Report.

Visit whitehouse.gov for more...