What to Expect
Spend the day connecting with nature and conservation through activities for all ages, including:
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Meet local wildlife and animal ambassadors
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Guided nature walks through coastal habitats
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Animal feeding demonstrations and educational talks
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Interactive exhibitor booths
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Crafts, face painting, and family-friendly activities
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Raffle prizes and more
Florida Oceanographic Society Activity Booths
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Research: Seagrass touch tank and mangrove plant sales
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Education: Learn about Florida’s coastal ecosystems through hands-on activities
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Advocacy: Take the stormwater pledge and learn how everyday actions protect water quality
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Crafts: Oyster decorating and DIY personal monofilament recyclers
Partner Organizations & Interactive Activities
Explore booths and activities hosted by local conservation partners, including:
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Treasure Coast Wildlife Center: Get up close with local wildlife
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IFAS / Sea Grant: Enviroscape watershed model
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One Lagoon: Selfie booth celebrating the Indian River Lagoon
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Martin County Leave No Trace: Leave No Trace activity station
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Harbor Branch: Marine science fun with necropsy plushies
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Coastal Connections: Sea turtle-friendly lighting demo and activity wheel
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River Kidz: Hands-on activity (details coming soon)
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Ecological Associates Inc. (EAI): Sea turtle specimens and educational activities
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Friends of the Everglades: Animals of the Everglades activities
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Hobe Sound Nature Center: Live alligator ambassador and biofacts exploring gators vs. crocs
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ORCA: Water quality testing activity
Food & Fun
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Face Painting
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Don’t Panic, It’s Organic food truck
Celebrate, explore, and learn how your actions can help protect Florida’s waterways—right here at the Coastal Center. We look forward to seeing you there!
