2010 Calendar

Join 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.

480 North Indian River Drive
Fort Pierce, Florida 34950

  


 


January 2010 - New Year Fun at the Manatee Center

  1 - Closed, Happy New Year
  2 - Kayaking Round Island, 10-1 pm, $35 w/snack
  8 - Brown Bag Lunch Lecture, 12 pm, Free
  9 - Manatee Little Lab, “Going Green!”, 11-12 pm, Ages 5 & Up, $8
16 - Art in Nature Series, 10-1 pm, Ages 7-12, $10
18 - Magical Monday, 10-2 pm, Ages 5-12, $25
20 - Nature & Nurture Series, “Ocean Commotion”, 11-11:45 am, Ages 4 & Under, $35 for Series
23 - Come see Moe and Friends at “Party in the Park”, 10-3 pm, Ages 5-12, $25
24 - Sunday Stories at the Manatee Center, 2 pm, Ages 3 & Up, Free
25 - Island Kayak, 10-1 pm, $35 w/snack
29 - Full Moon Paddle, 5-8:30 pm, $45, Dinner Included

 


February 2010 - Love is in the Air

  3 & 4 - Naturalist I Class, 9-3 pm Each Day, Ages 13 & Up, $15
  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
 


March 2010

  1 - Summer Camp Early Registration Begins
  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
 


April 2010 - Run and Fun at the Manatee Center 5K

  3 - Manatee Center 5k Run - Click Here for Printable Registration Form
  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!
  


May 2010

  1 - Kayaking Round Island, 10-1 pm, $35, Snack Included
  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
 


June 2010

  5 - Kayaking Round Island, 10-1 pm, $35, Snack Included
  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
  


July 2010

  5-9 - Outdoor Adventure Camp, 9-4 pm, Ages 10-13, $175 (MOEC Members $160)
  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
  


August 2010

  2-6 - Super Scientists, 9-1 pm, Ages 5-9, $115 (MOEC Members $100)
  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
  


September 2010

  4 - Kayaking Round Island, 10-1 pm, $35, Snack Included
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
  


October 2010 - Spooktacular Events at the Manatee Center

  2 - Kayaking Round Island, 10-1 pm, $35, Snack Included
  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
  


November 2010

  6 - Kayaking Round Island, 10-1 pm, $35, Snack Included
  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
 


December 2010

  4 - Kayaking Round Island, 10-1 pm, $35, Snack Included
  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

 
   
   

Ongoing Events

Wildlife Boat Tours

The 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.
To join us on one of these educational one and one half hour tours, please stop by Manatee Center's Vanishing Mermaid Gift Shop or call 772-460-6445 for tickets, times and availability. Reservations are highly suggested. There is a minimum of 10 paid persons per tour.

Day & Time: July- September, Thursday through Saturday at 1:00 PM;
October – June, Tuesday through Saturday at 1:00 PM;
Cost:  $19.00 per adult; $12.00 per child (ages 3-12); Seniors (65+) recieve a 10% discount; & Children under 3 are free.
Ages: All