Soirée in the Garden: Are You Out There? Habitable Worlds and the Question of Intelligent Life

Join the Garden Club of Jacksonville for Soirée in the Garden: Are You Out There? Habitable Worlds and the Question of Intelligent Life on September 23, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 pm for an evening of fascinating conversation exploring one of humanity’s greatest questions: Are we alone in the universe?

Presented by Edmund (“Eddie”) Whisler, Director of the Bryan-Gooding Planetarium and Outreach Programming at MOSH, this engaging presentation will take guests beyond our solar system to discover the incredible worlds astronomers have uncovered. Learn how scientists search for potentially habitable exoplanets, what makes a planet capable of supporting life, and why the existence—or absence—of intelligent civilizations could reshape our understanding of the cosmos.

Guests will enjoy light bites, beer, and wine while experiencing an evening that blends science, discovery, and thought-provoking discussion in the beautiful setting of the Garden Club of Jacksonville.

With more than 15 years of experience creating innovative science experiences throughout Northeast Florida, Eddie Whisler is a dynamic and engaging speaker dedicated to making astronomy and space exploration accessible and inspiring for audiences of all backgrounds.