Working together to Help the Lagoon
Join us for our May Brown Bag Lunch, with Dr. Kelli Hunsucker and Dr. Rober Weaver, on Living Docks. Benthic communities, such as oysters, barnacles, sponges and other filter feeding organisms, are important in the health of the Indian River Lagoon. Oysters have the potential to filter up to 50 gallons of water per day! […]
The League of Women Voters of the Space Coast hosts a Timely Topics Luncheon, “Let’s Get Better Together” with Guest Speaker Brevard Zoo Executive Director Keith Winsten. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 11:30 AM at the Brevard Zoo in the Nyami Nyami River Lodge. The Zoo is located at […]
STPS has adopted Coconut Point Park in Melbourne Beach as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive community service hours. Materials for cleanup activities are provided, […]
STPS has adopted Cherie Down Park in Cape Canaveral as part of the Keep Brevard Beautiful Adopt-a-Shore project. Volunteers pick up litter on the first Saturday after the first Thursday of each month starting at 8:00 am and usually finishing by 10 am. Volunteers can receive community service hours. Materials for cleanup activities are provided, […]
Looking for a fun way to give back to the Lagoon and get your hands dirty? Come join the MRC Mangrove Team! This is a volunteer team that meets on the first Saturday of each month at 9:30am. The team works to maintain and grow the thousands of mangroves housed at the MRC Greenhouse. The […]
Fertilizing Presentation: 1-3 p.m. Rain Barrel Workshop: 2-3 p.m. Cost: Fertilizing Presentation: Free Build your own Rain Barrel: $55 Auditing the Rain Barrel Workshop: Free Dr. Leesa Souto will be presenting on the effects of fertilizer on the Lagoon and the local ordinances in effect. Come learn how you can help the Lagoon through your […]
Ethan Shoda is host of the event. Please arrive on time at 8 AM; recycling will be done at the end of the event. For more information, contact Kathleen Shoda at 321-474-6156 or email at Mrssupershoda@cfl.rr.com.
This year KBB's North Chapter welcomes you. Gardens north of 528 will be featured. We will again be featuring Lagoon Friendly (Florida native) gardens. We hope you will take home lots of ideas that may work in your yard and be motivated to get your yard featured in an upcoming tour! Tickets are $10 and […]
Canova Beach Cleanup, Melbourne Beach Hosted by Sandy Paws Brevard 2nd Saturday of each month 930am-1130am Contact: hfsteinberger@yahoo.com
In partnership with the Brevard County Natural Resources Management Department, Anglers for Conservation (AFC) is coordinating AFC’’s Hook Kids on Fishing program on Saturday, May 19th from 9-11am, in conjunction with Waterfest. The Hook Kids on Fishing program will take place at: Kiwanis Island Park 951 Kiwanis Island Park Rd Merritt Island, Fl. 32953 Please […]
Join the Marine Resources Council (MRC) and Brevard County Natural Resources Management team to learn the benefits of collecting rain water, the positive impact rain barrels have on the Indian River Lagoon and how to construct your own rain barrel! Free rain barrels are offered to the first 30 people registered. You must be present […]
$60 Early Bird Ticket Proceeds go toward restoring the Indian River Lagoon back to health through science, education and restoration. Event Features: An update on the current health of the IRL Live steel drum music by Dudley Quest Artisan Rain Barrel Auction And fantastic food! Menu includes: -Crab meat Stuffed Mushrooms -Oysters Rockefeller baked on […]
Looking for a Sunday Funday in Melbourne? Unleash your creative side at Painting with a Twist! Their talented team of instructors will lead the fun and guide you step by step through the day's featured dolphin painting. (Dolphin painting is the back ground image in this event page cover image.) **Painting With A Twist-Melbourne will […]
First of the Summer Series - join us at Kiwanis Island Park from 8 AM to 11:30 AM! Kayaks provided by Village Outfitters and A Day Away Kayak Tours. Post event cookout afterwards at Kiwanis Island Park. Attend all five cleanups and have a chance to win a brand new kayak! Please RSVP to the […]
Looking for a fun way to give back to the Lagoon and get your hands dirty? Come join the MRC Mangrove Team! This is a volunteer team that meets on the first Saturday of each month at 9:30am. The team works to maintain and grow the thousands of mangroves housed at the MRC Greenhouse. The […]