Oyster Reef Building with Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores
2022-06-07 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Merritt Island/Indian Harbor Beach
Ages 15 and up.

Oyster Reef Building with Restore Our Shores
2022-06-10 08:00 - 16:00
Please join Restore Our Shores as they place a new oyster reef on the bottom of the Indian River Lagoon. Exact location will be emailed to you prior to the 10th.
Registration is required and volunteers must be 15 years or older and be able to be outside in full sun during their shift.
This is a water activity and you will be in the water. Please wear closed toe shoes (i.e. no flip flops, Crocs, etc), clothes that can get wet and dirty (long sleeve shirts preferable), hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, reusable water bottle, and snacks and anything else you will need for the day.
If you have any questions, please contact restoreourshores@brevardzoo.org.

2022 Coastal Community PFAS Conference
2022-06-11 13:00 - 16:00 | Satellite Beach City Hall, 565 Cassia Blvd, Satellite Beach, FL, 32937, United States
This conference is a perfect opportunity to meet the scientists working on research in Brevard County. Learn more about their work with PFAS and the information they’ve collected so far. This conference will take place in Satellite Beach, Florida. Attendees can participate in this event in person or online on Zoom

Mangrove Anchor and Oyster Volcano Workshops at MRC
2022-06-13 08:30 - 11:30, 2022-06-25 08:30 - 11:30 | MRC Ted Moorhead Lagoon House, 3275 Dixie Highway NE, Palm Bay, FL, 32905, United States
Learn to make mangrove anchors and oyster volcanoes with MRC! These concrete and jute structures will be deployed around the Indian River Lagoon to increase survivability of young mangroves, restore critical shoreline habitat, and recruit oyster spat.
Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting concrete on, and don’t forget your reusable water bottle!
If you would like to volunteer, please contact caitlin@mrcirl.org for more information and to reserve your spot. If you would like to bring a friend, or are forwarding this email to friends, please ensure they fill out a waiver here prior to the workshop!

SustainaWhat?: Hurricane Preparedness with the NWS Melbourne Office
2022-06-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Council Chambers, 100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral, FL, 32920, United States
Join your community in the City Hall Council Chambers as we talk to the National Weather Services of Melbourne about the 2022 Hurricane Season! Meet and share ideas with your neighbors at this light-hearted event aimed at Community education and togetherness.

Please submit any questions you would like to see answered to z.eichholz@cityofcapecanaveral.org and we will address them at the talk! This talk will be recorded and posted to the City’s YouTube Channel.

To watch the presentation online:
www.cityofcapecanaveral.org/city_meetings
For more information:
(321) 868-1220

Oyster Gardening Training Workshop
2022-06-15 18:00 - 20:00 | David R. Schecter Community Center, 1089 South Patrick Drive, Satellite Beach, FL, 32937, United States
Must be a lagoon front property owner in Brevard or willing to help care for other homeowner’s oysters in Brevard. All ages welcome, only one sign up necessary per household.

Sebastian Inlet Seagrass Presentation
2022-06-17 12:00 - 13:30 | Brevard Zoo Nyami Nyami River Lodge
Seagrass biologist Don Deis will be presenting on his work monitoring seagrass beds of the Sebastian shoals and how they have changed over the last decade, including its return since a crash in seagrass coverage following the 2011 superbloom.

Straight Talk
2022-06-23 17:30 | Gleason Performing Arts Center, 150 W. University Blvd Melbourne, FL, Melbourne, FL, 32901, United States
We are happy to announce the return of our Lagoon Straight Talks! Join us for this community forum with 3 guest speakers who will present for 1/2 hour on important Lagoon-related topics followed by an hour of Q&A from the audience.
With audiences from 200 to 500, Lagoon Straight Talks are a recommended way to expand knowledge, learn about needs, and find ways each one of us can contribute to Lagoon preservation and health.
The door opens at 5:30 and the speakers will begin around 6!

Oyster Gardening Training Workshop with Restore Our Shores
2022-06-25 10:00 - 12:00
The 2022 Oyster Gardening training season has arrived! If you would like to help raise the next generation of filter-feeding champions, join Brevard Zoo’s Oyster Gardening project as an Oyster Gardener or Oyster Buddy. This workshop will be the last one for the year!
To qualify please check the following considerations:

I have a dock or access to a dock along Brevard County’s section of the Indian River Lagoon (sections include Indian River, Banana River, Sykes Creek, Grand Canal, finger canals, etc.)
I can commit 1-2 hours of time per week to maintaining oyster habitats.
I’m not planning to be out of town for extended periods of time (more than 2 weeks) over the next 6 to 9 months.
I can lift at least 30 lbs.
Live in a HOA community that has a community dock? Please check with HOA for approval and reach out to the Oyster Gardening team with any questions.

No direct access to the lagoon? Become an Oyster Buddy and assist Oyster Gardeners/the Oyster Gardening team when needed.
*Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for a smooth check-in process and plan to stay for the entire workshop.
Workshop location: Will be provided closer to workshop date. Keep an eye on your email for updates!
**Only one registration is necessary per family/group**
If you have already been trained as an oyster gardener/buddy, you do not need to be trained again.

Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores library program
2022-06-27 08:00 - 17:00 | South Mainland Public Library, 7921 Ron Beatty Blvd., Micco, FL, 32976, United States
South Mainland Public Library presents Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores Program Monday June 27 at 10:30 A.M. All ages are welcome.
Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores will provide an activity for youth of all ages.
A supervising adult is required to be present in the room at all times. Unless scheduled, programs should be food free for the safety and consideration of children with allergies.
Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores dives deep into the Indian River Lagoon to discover the creatures that call it home. Kids get the opportunity to “build” the Indian River Lagoon ecosystem together using a felt board and felt animals. They will spend time discussing what lives below the water’s surface and how everything is connected. Afterward, kids and adults help color a mural of all the animals learned about during the talk.

Junior Master Naturalist Day Camp- Uplands Ecosystems
2022-07-14 09:30 - 15:30 | Enchanted Forest Sanctuary, 44 Columbia Blvd, Titusville, FL, 32780, United States
Do you have a budding naturalist at home? If so, sign them up for the Junior Master Naturalist Day Camp series! Over three days in July, the UF/IFAS Extension Brevard County will explore three unique Florida ecosystems. You can sign up for one day or all three!
Each day, they will meet at and explore a new location, learning about the plants, wildlife, and ecosystem through hands-on activities and exploration. Families are responsible for transportation to and from each location.
Event Information:
Lunch: Lunch will not be provided. Please bring a bag lunch and snack that does not require refrigeration.
What to Bring & Wear: Participants will be spending most of their time outdoors in the Florida sun and heat. Please bring a water bottle, sunscreen, and bug spray. Participants should wear closed toe shoes and wear comfortable clothes that will help protect them from the sun.
Ages: 11-18, and must be a member of Brevard County 4-H, registered in 4HOnline (you can register for 4-H to participate in the program)
Questions? Contact Andrea Lazzari or Holly Abeels at (321) 633-1702

Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores library program
2022-07-15 15:30 - 16:30 | Palm Bay Public Library, 1520 Port Malabar Blvd. NE, Palm Bay, FL, 32905, United States
Palm Bay Public Library presents Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores Program. All ages are welcome.
Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores will provide an activity for youth of all ages.
A supervising adult is required to be present in the room at all times. Unless scheduled, programs should be food free for the safety and consideration of children with allergies.
Brevard Zoo Restore Our Shores dives deep into the Indian River Lagoon to discover the creatures that call it home. Kids get the opportunity to “build” the Indian River Lagoon ecosystem together using a felt board and felt animals. They will spend time discussing what lives below the water’s surface and how everything is connected. Afterward, kids and adults help color a mural of all the animals learned about during the talk.

ORCA Fish Processing
2022-07-21 08:00 - 17:00
Help process lagoon fish for evaluation research.
Email Bridget to register: bgerovac@teamorca.org

Junior Master Naturalist Day Camp - Freshwater Ecosystems
2022-07-21 09:30 - 15:30

Junior Master Naturalist Day Camp - Coastal Ecosystems
2022-07-28 09:30 - 15:30 | Riverwalk Nature Center, 5355 US 1, Rockledge, FL, 32955, United States

International Coastal Clean-Up
2022-09-17 08:00 - 17:00

Seminar/Webinar MRC Seagrass Monitoring
2023-08-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Lagoon House, 3275 Dixie Hwy NE, Palm Bay, FL, 32905, United States
MRC seminar/webinar on Sebastian Inlet Seagrass monitoring.
Don Dies speaker
For Event Tickets: www.eventbrite.com
Contact: Caitlin@mrcirl.org

Indian River Lagoon Day
2023-11-18 08:00 - 16:00 | Front Street Park, 2205 South Front Street, Melbourne, FL, 06513, United States
Indian River Lagoon Day sponsored by Brevard County Parks and Recreation is a celebration of all things IRL. Located on the Lagoon front at Front Street Park in downtown Melbourne. Enjoy kayak tours of the IRL., Games and information booth from the local area on Lagoon restoration programs, Manatees, Water resources management, sanitary systems, solid waste disposal and learn about how you can help restore the Indian River Lagoon.

Pioneer Day at Sam's House Merrit Island
2025-02-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Sam’s House Merrit Island, 6195 N Tropical Trail, Merrit Island, FL, United States
Celebrating the history of Merritt Island on “Pioneer Day” is an annual event that has an exciting appeal for history, art, music, and nature lovers, and children of all ages from 1 to 100. Stop by the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition booth for the latest news on Lagoon Restoration.
The February 8th event is a partnership between Sams House at Pine Island and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church located on a sleepy little stretch of North Tropical Trail on North Merritt Island. From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. the Sams House and St. Luke’s will host a wide variety of activities, most of which are free.
Pioneer Day is held near the birthday of John Sams, a citrus-grower and the first Superintendent of Brevard County Schools. Mr. Sams built the oldest standing home in Brevard County (circa 1875). The Sams Cabin is now a museum within the 1,000-acre Pine Island Conservation Area, which is owned and operated by the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program. Mr. Sams also helped to build St. Luke’s Chapel in 1888 and is buried in the church cemetery.
Primary parking available at St. Luke’s with limited parking at Sams House.
Suggested donation of $5 for parking includes continuous shuttle service between venues.
Print list of events here.
Events at St. Luke’s (10 am to 4 pm) 5555 N. Tropical Trail
Perrine Hall: Lunch includes a variety of homemade chilis (traditional, white and vegetarian), grilled hotdogs and loaded baked potatoes.
10:00 to 12:00 Cemetery Quest: Start your quest at the playground to win a prize! For ages 7 and up.
10:30 CEMETERY:
Guided Tour “Island History”: Stories of locals who cleared the land, built our community, and launched us into space.
11:00 CHURCH “Harry and Harriette Moore; Activists and Educators – Their Story” Educators by profession, teaching in segregated public schools in Brevard, Harry and Harriette were also the first true civil rights activists of the modern civil rights era in the State of Florida.
11:30 CHAPEL: Pioneer Music
12:00 CHAPEL: “St. Luke’s Chapel: A Gem of Carpenter Gothic Architecture” Jonathan Rich will give a talk on how this unique style of architecture came to the Florida frontier of the 1800s.
12:30 – 1:30 Cemetery Stroll: Hear from some of the inhabitants tell their story in this historic cemetery.
1:15 CHURCH: “Notes on a Wet Cocktail Napkin”: It began on October 31, 1948, when Bernard Fischer opened Bernard’s Surf in Cocoa Beach. Rusty Fischer reveals the tales of Cocoa Beach from sleepy town to the host of astronauts, movie stars, and celebrity journalists.
2:00 CEMETERY: Guided Tour “Island History” Stories of locals who cleared the land, built our community, and launched us into space.
On-going Events:
Self-guided tour of St. Luke’s Historic Chapel & Cemetery
Events at Sams House (10 am to 4 pm) 6195 N. Tropical Trail

Florida living history demonstrations and educational exhibits that include archaeology and anthropology, historic reenactors, encampments and artifacts on display
Live music throughout the day by Celery City String Band, Chris Kahl, Pine Trio, and Boylston Fish
A Pioneer “parade” throughout the grounds at 11 am, led by drum and fife, of those dressed in historic attire
Local exhibitors from Brevard’s historical societies and others
Local exhibitors from Brevard’s natural lands and environmental organizations such as the Merritt Island Wildlife Association, Space Coast Audubon Society, Florida Native Plant Society, Brevard Backyard Beekeepers, and others
Vintage, crafts and farmer’s market vendors such as the Spade and Trowel Garden Club, Wake and Bake Bread Co., Spiked Greens, Banana River Soapworks and others (also local honey, Florida native plants etc.)
Pine Island guided nature trail hikes throughout the day courtesy of the Florida Trail Association and Brevard’s Environmentally Endangered Lands Program
1888 Sams House tours with rarely seen antiques on display
1875 Sams Cabin family history, Native American artifacts and fossils on display
Children’s crafts and games – Corn Hole, Hay Dive, Steer Roping, and Tic Tac Toe
Children’s crafts and games such as Hay Dive, Steer Roping, Cornhusk Dolls, and Tic Tac Toe
Local food trucks, lemonade, fruity dream whips and kettle corn!

Ocean Treasures Festival
2025-02-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Brevard County Barrier Island Center, 8385 S. Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL, 32951, United States
Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition (BIRLC) will participate in the Barrier Island Center’s 11th Annual Ocean Treasures Festival on Saturday, February 15th, 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM. The festival is free to attend and offers beachcombing and marine life talks all day, guided walks, sharing table, crafting demos by local artists, educational displays, make-n-take craft table, ocean inspired art for sale, art raffle to benefit Sea Turtle Conservancy, a judged beachcombing competition, treasure hunt, food trucks, and more!
Be sure to find BIRLC among the special exhibitors at the event.
Of special note, beachcombing expert and coauthor of Sea-Beans From the Tropics, Ed Perry IV, will be onsite to identify your cabinet curiosities. Be sure to enter all of your favorite beach finds into our friendly competition! Categories include most interesting plastic, smallest shell, coolest driftwood, most beautiful shell, largest sea heart, most unusual sea glass, reused/repurposed/upcycled, and most unusual pick of the show.Enjoy a challenge and glass fishing floats?
New this year, Tuck Mallory, avid glass fishing float collector featured on Antiques Roadshow, has donated 15 authentic Japanese glass rolling pin floats which will be sanctuary treasure hunt prizes! Additional floats will be raffled off during Tuck’s talk at noon.
So come enjoy the day at the beach enjoying the Ocean’s many treasures!

The Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program’s Barrier Island Center is located at 8385 S. Highway A1A Melbourne Beach, approximately 2.5 miles North of Sebastian Inlet. For more info please call: (321) 723-3556.

World Seagrass Day at the Zoo
2025-03-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Brevard Zoo, 8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
Celebrate World Seagrass Day with Restore Our Shores at the Zoo! Enjoy fun activities in our center loop from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. There will also be opportunities to learn about these important plants and how to help our Indian River Lagoon from the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition.
Included with Zoo admission.

It’s FIRST FRIDAY in the Eau Gallie Arts District.
2025-04-04 17:30 - 20:30 | Eau Gallie Art District, 1463 Highland Ave, Melbourne, FL, 32935, United States
JOIN US ON April 4. It’s FIRST FRIDAY in the Eau Gallie Arts District.
This special event is a tribute to our Indian River Lagoon, so important to our quality of life and our economic impact as a region. The galleries have Lagoon-focused surprises planned.
Don’t miss the special Lagoon-focused event, Just Another Fish On The Wall, at Fifth Avenue Art Gallery.
On this special night, from 5:30-8:30p, Eau Gallie Square will be filled with exhibitors and voices speaking for the Lagoon—and musicians playing from the stage.
Here’s the schedule of activities in Eau Galle Square:
5:30 pm – The Lagoon Is A Work of Art: Opening remarks
5:40 pm – Music: Char Good
6:30 pm – The Lagoon Is A Work of Art: Guest Speaker
6:40 pm – Music: Gary Lazer Eyes
5:30 – 8:00 pm – Visit exhibitors in the Square
Loving the Lagoon Life as so many of you do, you’ll want to participate in this event that will help bring Indian River Lagoon education to new audiences. Special events like these are part of our ongoing efforts to ensure people of Brevard County understand the true value of our priceless Lagoon. Consider supporting the efforts in restoration and preservation being carried on across the community. The Save Our Indian River Lagoon Program recently celebrated the completion of 100 Projects on a long list of lagoon-positive, science-based efforts netting progress. Sponsorship Opportunities available.

Join the fun on April 4th, see the art, hear the speakers and enjoy the music.
Be part of it all, as everyone matters. It takes all of us. It takes each of us. See you in The Square?

Nature Day at Melbourne Beach
2025-04-05 10:00 - 15:00 | Ryckman Park, Town of Melbourne Beach, 509 Ocean Ave, Melbourne Beach, FL, 32951, United States
The Melbourne Beach Environmental Advisory Board is proud to host the 2nd Annual Nature Day — an educational, family-friendly event dedicated to spreading awareness and sharing progress on local environmental efforts. Look for the Brevard Indian River Lagoon Table.
When:Saturday, April 5th10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Where:Community Center at Ryckman ParkOcean Avenue, Melbourne Beach
What: Environmental Speakers & Tables Native Plant Giveaway Food Vendors & Entertainment Kids Activities

KBB Summer Series Cleanup
2025-06-07
Join BIRLC as we support Keep Brevard Beautiful with cleanups!
Location- 528 – we will meet on 528 westbound

Boats will be provided by Cape Crossing Boat Rentals to shuttle volunteers to the spoil islands.

Afterparty will be at Dolphins Bar and Grill down the street.
Learn more: keepbrevardbeautiful.org/frontpage-article/summer-series-2025
REGISTER

KBB Summer Series #2
2025-06-28
Join BIRLC as we support Keep Brevard Beautiful with cleanups!
Second Summer Series Event
Location – Riverview Park in Melbourne
Kayaks – TBA
Afterparty – TBA
Learn more: keepbrevardbeautiful.org/frontpage-article/summer-series-2025
REGISTER

Science Sundays at the Zoo: Earth Science
2025-07-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Brevard Zoo, 8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
Earth Science
Join us this Science Sunday to learn all about the role of plants in beach mice’s lives. In this interactive lesson, guests will use mouse figurines to search for “seeds” and discover how plants help these little creatures thrive.
Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition:
Become a citizen scientist while learning what makes the brackish Indian River Lagoon unique and how it supports 4300 species of plants and animals the most diverse population of wildlife in the United States. Identify plants and animals that live in the lagoon. Answer questions about how humans effect the health of the lagoon and what we can do to reduce our impact on the lagoon using interactive games.
From fascinating animal behavior demonstrations to interactive exhibits on conservation and environmental science, discover how learning and fun collide during this summertime program series designed to inspire curiosity and foster a love of science among guests of all ages. Activities take place in our air-conditioned Nyami Nyami River Lodge, so come beat the heat and learn something neat! All activities are included with Zoo admission.
More info

KBB Summer Series #3
2025-07-26
Join BIRLC as we support Keep Brevard Beautiful with cleanups!
Third and Final Summer Series event
Location – Haulover Canal in Titusville
Kayaks – TBA
Afterparty – Playalinda/Brix Project
Learn more: keepbrevardbeautiful.org/frontpage-article/summer-series-2025
REGISTER

Science Sundays at the Zoo: Physics
2025-07-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Brevard Zoo, 8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL, 32940, United States
What makes birds such amazing aviators? Join us for some aviary fun as students match paper bird wings to their species and learn about the aerodynamics of flying!
Brevard Indian River Lagoon Coalition:
Become a citizen scientist while learning what makes the brackish Indian River Lagoon unique and how it supports 4300 species of plants and animals the most diverse population of wildlife in the United States. Identify plants and animals that live in the lagoon. Answer questions about how humans effect the health of the lagoon and what we can do to reduce our impact on the lagoon using interactive games.
From fascinating animal behavior demonstrations to interactive exhibits on conservation and environmental science, discover how learning and fun collide during this summertime program series designed to inspire curiosity and foster a love of science among guests of all ages. Activities take place in our air-conditioned Nyami Nyami River Lodge, so come beat the heat and learn something neat! All activities are included with Zoo admission.
More info

Bioluminescent Kayak Paddle
2025-07-28 20:30 - 22:00
Cocoa Beach Country Club Kayak Ramp
5000 Tom Warriner Blvd
Cocoa Beach, FL
$50 for family membership includes 3 paddlers
$35 for non-members includes new membership for 2025-2026
Free for members with own kayak
more info
