In September 2021, the Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserves kicked off a native plant pollinator garden project to demonstrate the importance and appeal of lagoon friendly landscaping. A year and a half later, the project has fostered community engagement through garden maintenance, bee and butterfly monitoring, as well as special projects and events. Join us to learn about the wildlife ...

At this free event join a guided hike or tram tour and learn about the scrub habitat while in search of scrub-jay sightings. Enjoy live music on the park stage; a photo contest exhibit; kids activities and games; food vendors; and family-friendly booths and exhibitors. A scrub-jay presentation will include a Q&A. OneBlood donation mobile will also be on-site.

Speaker: Lorraine Sulik-Morecraft - Avid birder, photographer and author Lorraine will be speaking about the joy of birding and the basics of creating a photo journal including her birding Big Year! Lorraine is the daughter of a professional photographer and has had a camera in her hands since a young age. She is married to a lifelong birder, Bob Morecraft ...