FORT PIERCE — Explorers are always welcome at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute (HBOI) Florida Atlantic University.
Please come and explore the following events that are lined up for the month of October.
Wed., Oct. 9: Kayak Adventure on the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Meet at the Ocean Discovery Center for a short ride via HBOI vans to our launch point on the Indian River Lagoon. Spend a morning paddling, enjoying the scenery and the biological diversity of this unique location with an experienced guide. Great opportunity to try a new sport while exploring the shoreline and the IRL’s spoil islands. There will be tandems and singles. $40 per person includes kayak, instruction, and naturalist guide. For more information and to reserve your spot, please call Friends of Harbor Branch at (772) 242-2559. Ages 9 and up.
Sat., Oct. 19: Spoil Island Clean-Up and Celebration of Our Work on the Island!! Meet for transport at 8:30 a.m.; return by 12:30 p.m. It’s hard work, but a different kind of fun. Make a difference by joining Harbor Branch Friends and guests for a morning of maintenance on our spoil island in the Indian River Lagoon. Bring your gloves and water gear, along with a bag lunch for the cooler, and jump on board a great project. Please call (772) 242-2559 for information and to reserve a seat on the boat. We so appreciate your help. Ages 9 and up.
Wed., Oct. 23: Get up and MOVE at Harbor Branch. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Ocean Discovery Center. Preview this new, health activity. Friends director Cindy Willson will lead a 60 minute WALKING tour sharing the latest news at HB and enjoying the 550 acre grounds along the Indian River Lagoon. Wildlife opportunities and scenic views abound. Support the expanding lifelong learning programs offered by FoHB with your $20 donation, which includes a $5 voucher for a healthy, delicious lunch at Harbor Branch’s Link Port Café. Do good work. Support good work. Feel great. To join us, please call Friends of Harbor Branch at (772) 242-2559. Ages 9 and up.
Wed., Oct. 30: VIP Tour for FoHB Members. Reservations required. 10-11:30 a.m. Meet at the Ocean Discovery Center at 9:30 a.m. Explore special spots on campus via open air tram. On this tour, visit the South Florida photography exhibit of naturalist and Meet Your Neighbors photographer Paul Marcellini now on display at the Link Research Library. Also, a first tour of the new Harbor Branch Specimen Museum with Dr. Shirley Pomponi. Please call (772) 242-2559 for information and reservations. Ages 12 and up.
Save these important dates at Harbor Branch:
Saturday, Dec. 7: Ocean Discovery Center Annual Holiday Gathering with live calypso music, sea stories, cookies, and crafts. Free to the public.
Weekly Ocean Science Lecture Series installments at Harbor Branch begin Wed, Jan. 15, 2014. Full schedule of speakers coming soon. Free to the public.
Saturday, March 22: Mission Ocean Discovery Open House at FAU-Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute. A community-wide celebration. Free to the public.
