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 [...]
Building for Tomorrow is the focus of the Florida Resilience Conference Florida’s resilience to storms, hurricanes, rising seas, energy demands, and threats to the state’s infrastructure will be the focus of the 3rd Annual Florida Resilience Conference in Bonita Springs from Sept.11 to 13, 2024. This year’s conference focus is “Building for Tomorrow.” “Florida’s unique [...]
Summer Explore and More Days at Heathcote Botanical Gardens Summer is just around the corner, and at Heathcote Botanical Gardens, we’re gearing up for an adventure-packed season with our brand-new Summer Explore and More days! Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Walmart, the Morales family, 91.1 Treasure Coast’s R&B, St. Lucie Children’s Services Council, Rotary [...]
Eco-Art Coming to Vero Beach: Our Wondrous Planet Exhibition Experience art and environmental discovery at the highly anticipated 'Our Wondrous Planet Exhibition,' featuring the traveling showcase 'World of Away' Eco-Art Experience, alongside masterpieces by local artists. Explore innovative artworks promoting sustainable living and environmental stewardship. The traveling exhibit, 'World of Away' Eco-Art Experience,' presented by [...]
Celebrate Earth Month with the Environmental Learning Center The Environmental Learning Center has special events in April to celebrate Earth Month and Earth Day. They are hosting Business and Pleasure for the Sebastian Chamber members on Thursday, April 18th from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the ELC. Guests will enjoy refreshments, networking, and short [...]
2024 Environmental Stewardship Awards From composting food waste in the backyard to turning trash into art, restoring pine flatlands, creating an eco-tourism program, and shining a light on water quality issues that plague our river, Martin County citizens continue to serve as outstanding examples of environmental stewardship in action. Keep Martin Beautiful will be honoring [...]