Local UF/IFAS leader requests stakeholders' input Mark Kistler, a proven national leader in agricultural and natural resources, invites your views on topics to support strategic positioning efforts in your community as we move further into the dynamic 21st century. Kistler is a professor and director for your University of Florida/IFAS Indian River Research and Education [...]
New Born Learning Trail Opens Beachside in Vero Beach United Way of Indian River County, in partnership with Communications International and the City of Vero Beach, unveiled a New Born Learning Trail at Jaycee Park, offering families an interactive educational experience. This trail, the 7th in Indian River County, is designed to engage parents, grandparents, [...]
Fort Pierce native honored by University of Florida Fort Pierce native and career scientist Audrey Beany stands alone for recognition in the UF/IFAS’s Health Care and Physical Sciences category for a Superior Accomplishment Award announced this week by university officials. The achievement is the result of Beany’s “outstanding and meritorious service” at the UF/IFAS Indian [...]
Impactful Conversations on the Environment The innovative work being done to protect our unique environment and expand recreational opportunities in Martin County is the topic of the Feb. 13 “Impactful Conversations” event sponsored by Impact100 Martin. Three local experts on environmental initiatives and outdoor recreational opportunities will discuss everything from the Explore Natural Martin program [...]
2025 Florida Ranches Calendar - 20 years of tradition and environmental stewardship The 2025 Florida Ranches Calendar is now available for purchase as the perfect holiday gift for anyone who appreciates the natural beauty of authentic “Old Florida. The calendar was first introduced in 2005 to be used as an educational tool to raise public [...]
UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center Open House - free to the community Alan Wright with citrus in a greenhouse at Indian River Research and Education Center. Photo taken 07-09-19. On Saturday, December 7- visit an aquaculture lab to glimpse at sparkling fish. Meet scientists in their research laboratories--watch your kids [...]
Referendum to buy natural lands in Martin County passes Martin County voters took decisive action on Nov. 5 to preserve its character and protect its natural resources for generations to come by approving a one-half cent sales tax for conservation efforts. The Martin County Forever referendum, which passed with nearly 63.93% of the vote, is demonstrates [...]
Ballot referendum to buy natural lands in Martin County gains momentum Martin County is a special place to live and residents want to keep it that way. “The recent outcry from the public about the proposed plans to build golf courses in our beloved Jonathan Dickinson State Park is a stark reminder of why we [...]
The Environmental Learning Center hosts inaugural Heartbeat Celebration The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) is announces the upcoming Heartbeat Celebration Awards Ceremony, set for October 13th at 4 pm at the ELC’s nature-immersed Schidel Education and Event Pavilion. This festive, family-friendly event will honor participants of ELC’s inaugural inshore fishing tournament, CPR for the IRL (Catch-Photo-Release [...]
Join the Climate Solution: Emerson E-Series welcomes Citizens’ Climate Lobby experts Join the movement to build a sustainable future! The Emerson Center is excited to host Jeff Dorian and Lisa Ruckman, Florida Coordinators for Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL), as they present “Join the Climate Solution.” This engaging event will explore science-based strategies to reduce energy [...]