Exciting spring for Environmental Studies Council Knight Kiplinger, Courtney Stein, Jesse Stein, Ellice Condon and Bobby Condon It's been a spectacular two months at the Environmental Studies Center, thanks to the hard work of the 501(c)(3) that supports it, the Environmental Studies Council. On March 29, the Council learned that it was awarded [...]
Just a few spots left for Save the Chimps Member Day April 1st Go behind the scenes to learn more about our 200+ chimpanzee residents and how we care for them.Tour our beautiful 150-acre sanctuary by foot or tram to observe the chimps as they roam their islands, swing from climbing structures, run, play, vocalize, [...]
Newly-renovated River Course a win for both players & the environment Grand Harbor Golf & Beach Club recently completed a redesign and renovation of its renowned River Course, giving its' members a brilliantly updated golf experience among pristine water vistas. The newly reopened course proudly celebrates its original designer, Joe Lee, while adding elements of [...]
Bank of America to offer financing for residential electric vehicle chargers New loan option enables consumers to finance electric vehicles and chargers together Bank of America announced today that it will offer consumers the option of financing their residential electric vehicle chargers alongside their auto loans. Based on growing client demand for streamlined solutions that [...]
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Arbor Day Foundation names Fort Pierce 2022 Tree City USA Fort Pierce was named a 2022 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management. Fort Pierce achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four requirements: maintaining a tree board or department, having a tree [...]
Environmental Studies Center 50th Anniversary Fundraiser & Celebration The Environmental Studies Center is near and dear to the heart of anyone who has attended school in the Martin County School District since 1972. And now - in celebration of its 50th anniversary - the Environmental Studies Council, the 501(c)(3) that helps to support the Center, is presenting a special Fundraiser & Celebration on [...]
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Activates Business Damage Assessment The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced the activation of the Business Damage Assessment Survey to gauge the impact of Hurricane Nicole on Florida businesses. Survey responses will assist the state in expediting recovery efforts by providing data on the needs of affected businesses. [...]
Dr. Brian Gallagher the founder of Ecotonics. VERO BEACH — Dr. Brian Gallagher, founder of Ecotonics, LLC, a research and development firm located in Vero Beach, Florida, has just announced the approval of a new patent for technology poised to change the future of sustainable resources. The new patent, US 9,932,552 B2, issued by the [...]
The Environmental Learning Center welcomes Maryam Ghadiri as its new Education and Research Director. Ghadiri holds a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science and a Master's Degree in Conservation Biology, both from the University of Tehran, and is finishing her PhD in Ecology and Informal Learning at Purdue University. Ghadiri has worked as an Environmental Educator [...]