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2010 CalendarJoin us for a fun-filled year with these Special Events!
All events will be held at the Manatee Observation and Education Center unless otherwise indicated.
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1 - Closed, Happy New Year |
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6 - Kayaking Round Island, 10-1 pm, $35, Snack Included 12 - Brown Bag Lunch Lecture,, “Love is in the Ocean, Too!”, 12 pm, Free 20 - Manatee Little Lab, “States of Matter!”, 11-12 pm, Ages 5 & Up, $8 21 - Sunday Stories at the Manatee Center, 2 pm, Ages 3 & Up, Free 22 - Island Kayak, 10-1 pm, $35 w/Snack 24 - Nature & Nurture Series, “Reptiles Rule”, 11-11:45 am, Ages 4 & Under, $35 for Series 26 - Full Moon Paddle, 5-8:30 pm, $45, Dinner Included 27 - NatureFest, 10-4 pm, Free 27 - Art in Nature Series, 10-1 pm, Ages 7-12, $10 27 - Manatee Little Lab, 11-12 pm, Ages 5 & Up, $8 |
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6 - Kayaking Round Island, 10-1 pm, $35, Snack Included 6 - Manatee Little Lab, “Plants Matter!”, 11-12 pm, Ages 5 & Up, $8 10 & 11 - Naturalist II Class, 9-3 pm, Ages 13 & Up, $15 12 - Brown Bag Lunch Lecture, 12 pm, Free 14 - Sunday Stories at the Manatee Center, 2 pm, Ages 3 & Up, Free 17 - Nature & Nurture Series, “Crawly Critters”, 11-11:45 am, Ages 4 & Under, $35 for Series 20 - Art in Nature Series, 10-1 pm, Ages 7-12, $10 26 - Full Moon Paddle, 5-8:30 pm, $45, Dinner Included 29 - Island Kayak, 10-1 pm, $35, Snack Included |
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4 - Closed, Happy Easter 9 - Brown Bag Lunch Lecture, 12 pm, Free 10 - Kayaking Round Island, 10-1 pm, $35, Snack Included 14 - Nature & Nurture Series, “Shakers and Music Makers”, 11-11:45 am, Ages 4 & Under, $35 for Series 17 - Manatee Little Lab, “Pheremone Fun!”, 11-12 pm, Ages 5 & Up, $8 18 - Earth Day Celebration, 12-2 pm 24 - Art in Nature Series, 10-1 pm, Ages 7-12, $10 25 - Sunday Stories at the Manatee Center, 2 pm, Ages 3 & Up, Free 26 - Island Kayak, 10-1 pm, $35, Snack Included 30 - Full Moon Paddle, 5-8:30 pm, $45, Dinner Included 30 - Last Day for Summer Camp Early Registration! |
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8 - Manatee Little Lab, “Fish Prints!”, 11-12 pm, Ages 5 & Up, $8 14 - Brown Bag Lunch Lecture, 12 pm, Free 15 - Art in Nature Series, 10-1 pm, Ages 7-12, $10 16 - Sunday Stories at the Manatee Center, 2 pm, Ages 3 & Up, Free 19 - Nature & Nurture Series, “Sea Turtle Survival”, 11-11:45 am, Ages 4 & Under, $35 for Series 28 - Moonlight Paddle, 6-9:00 pm, $45, Dinner Included 31 - Island Kayak, 10-1 pm, $35, Snack Included |
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6 - Sunday Stories at the Manatee Center, 2 pm, Ages 3 & Up, Free 9 - Nature & Nurture Series, “Beach Bash”, 11-11:45 am, Ages 4 & Under, $35 for Series 11 - Brown Bag Lunch Lecture, 12 pm, Free 14-18 - My First Day Camp, 9-12 pm, Ages 3-6, $100 (MOEC Members $90) 21-25 - Nature Adventure Camp, 9-4 pm, Ages 7-11, $175 (MOEC Members $160) 28-2 - Art In Nature Camp, 9-4 pm, Ages 7-12, $175 (MOEC Members $160) 28- Island Kayak, 10-1 pm, $35, Snack Included |
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9 - Brown Bag Lunch Lecture, 12 pm, Free 10 - Kayaking Round Island, 10-1 pm, $35, Snack Included 12-16 - Estuary Explorers, 9-4 pm, Ages 6-9, $175 (MOEC Members $160) 19-23 - Nature's Theatre, 9-4 pm, Ages 7-12, $175 (MOEC Members $160) 26-30 - Nature Adventure Camp 2, 9-4 pm, Ages 7-11, $175 (MOEC Members $160) 26- Island Kayak, 10-1 pm, $35, Snack Included |
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7 - Kayaking Round Island, 10-1 pm, $35, Snack Included 13 - Brown Bag Lunch Lecture, 12 pm, Free 30 - Island Kayak, 10-1 pm, $35, Snack Included |
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10 - Brown Bag Lunch Lecture, 12 pm, Free 17 - Manatee Little Labs, 11-12 pm, Ages 5 & Up, $8 18 - Feel the Rhythm 22 - Nature & Nurture Series, 11-11:45 am, Ages 4 & Under, $35 for Series 24 - Moonlight Paddle, 6-9:00 pm, $45, Dinner Included 27 - Island Kayak, 10-1 pm, $35, Snack Included |
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3 - Sunday Stories at the Manatee Center, 2 pm, Ages 3 & Up, Free 8 - Brown Bag Lunch Lecture, 12 pm, Free 9 - Manatee Little Labs, 11-12 pm, Ages 5 & Up, $8 16 - Art in Nature Series, 10-1 pm, Ages 7-12, $10 20 - Nature & Nurture Series, 11-11:45 am, Ages 4 & Under, $35 for Series 22 - Moonlight Paddle, 5-8:30 pm, $45, Dinner Included 25 - Island Kayak, 10-1 pm, $35, Snack Included |
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7 - Sunday Stories at the Manatee Center, 2 pm, All Ages, Free 12 - Brown Bag Lunch Lecture, 12 pm, Free 13 - Manatee Little Labs, 11-12 pm, Ages 5 & Up, $8 16 - Art in Nature Series, 10-1 pm, Ages 7-12, $10 17 - Nature & Nurture Series, 11-11:45 am, Ages 4 & Under, $35 for Series 19 - Moonlight Paddle, 5-8:30 pm, $45, Dinner Included 20 - Art in Nature Series, 10-1 pm, Ages 7-12, $10 27 - Closed, Have a Happy Thanksgiving 29 - Island Kayak, 10-1 pm, $35, Snack Included |
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5 - Sunday Stories at the Manatee Center, 2 pm, Ages 3 & Up, Free 5 - 'Sights and Sounds of Downtown' Holiday Parade in Fort Pierce, 4:30 pm, 10 - Brown Bag Lunch Lecture, “Gifts from Nature”, 12 pm, Free 11 - Manatee Little Lab, “Ocean Commotion”, 11-12 pm, Ages 5 & Up, $8 11 - Come visit the Vanishing Mermaid Gift Shop at Heathcote Botanical Gardens, “Holiday in the Gardens”, 12 - Santa Sail!, 1-3 pm, Adults: $20, Ages 3-12: $15, Ages 2 & Under: $5 15 - Nature & Nurture Series, “Super Seeds”, 11-11:45 am, Ages 4 & Under, $35 for Series 17 - Moonlight Paddle, 5-8:30 pm, $45, Dinner Included 18 - Art in Nature Series, 10-1 pm, Ages 7-12, $10 19 - Santa Sail!, 1-3 pm, Adults: $20, Ages 3-12: $15, Ages 2 & Under: $5 24 - Special Christmas Eve Hours, 10-2 pm 25 - Closed, Merry Christmas 27 - Island Kayak, 10-1 pm, $35, Snack Included 31 - New Year's Eve Blast, 10-5 pm |
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Ongoing Events
Wildlife Boat ToursThe Manatee Observation and Education Center is hosting Indian River Lagoon Wildlife Boat Tours five days a week. Feel the wind in your hair as you cruise on the Indian River Lagoon, aboard the Gator. During the hour and a half tour participants may catch a glimpse of fish, birds, manatees, dolphin and more. With Captain Barry "Chop" Lege' and his knowledgeable crew at the helm, participants will learn about birds, marine mammals such as dolphin and manatees, the natural and cultural history of the Indian River Lagoon, and the ecology and habitats of the Lagoon, including sea grasses. Day & Time: July- September, Thursday through Saturday at 1:00 PM; |
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