BARRIER ISLAND CENTER “SPRING FEVER” MARCH EVENTS
BARRIER ISLAND CENTER
“SPRING FEVER” MARCH EVENTS
8385 South Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 321-723-3556
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BREVARD COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
ENVIRONMENTALLY ENDANGERED LANDS PROGRAM
Shawangunk Preserve Musical Performance and Slideshow - Saturday, March 2nd@ 2p.m.
Tim & Peg offer their delightful music and showcase how they helped protect and preserve nature through minimal impact
living on lands in the southern Adirondaks. Harp and Harmony CDs will be available for a $15 donation.
“It Really is Rocket Science!...Balancing the Needs of Nature and Space Exploration”
Sunday, March 3rd @ 2 p.m. Join us for a lecture and discussion on the delicate balance between the unique
ecology of the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and the space exploration programs at the Kennedy Space Center.
Guest speakers include BIC Volunteer Joe Bartosek, Biologist Tim Kozusko, and former Shuttle Launch Director Bob Sieck.
*“Safety in the Wild” * - Friday, March 8th @ 10 a.m. to12 p.m.
Get out and enjoy nature more! Increase your confidence and safety in all situations with this introduction to the 3 levels of
emergency self-defense. Cost of class is $6. Enrollment is limited to 20. Call 321-723-3556 to make your reservation.
Star Gazing in the Sanctuary - Saturday, March 9th 7:30 to10 p.m.
Given clear skies, the Melbourne Astronomical Society will offer amazing views of the stars with powerful telescopes.
*Tee Off for Turtles...Saving Sea Turtles One Swing at a Time!*- March 9th @ 1 p.m.
Golf Tournament to benefit Sea Turtle Conservancy at Aquarina Country Club, 7500 Hwy A1A Melbourne Beach.
Individual $65, Foursome $260. Entry forms available at www.conserveturtles.org
*Hand Painted Birdhouse Gourds*- Friday, March 15th 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Decorate natural gourds with paints and dyes to create birdhouses for local wildlife. Cost is $22, limited to 20 people.
“Spring Fever ” Hike at Malabar Scrub Sanctuary - Saturday, March 16th @ 9 a.m.
Enjoy the beautiful spring weather on a 2 mile guided hike of the Malabar Scrub Sanctuary. Meet at the educational kiosk
at 1501 Malabar Woods Blvd. Malabar, FL 32950. Call 321-723-3556 to reserve your spot, space is limited.
Beach Clean-Up - Saturday, March 16th @ 10 a.m.
Spring into action to help clean up our beaches. Volunteering is fun and rewarding!
“Sea Stars!” Touch Tank - Saturday, March 16th 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Come meet our “Sea Stars” and learn about the diversity of life living in the Indian River Lagoon.
Oyster Mat Making - Wednesday, March 20th @ 10 a.m.
Help the Brevard Zoo create mats to restore oyster reefs in the Mosquito Lagoon.
“Recycled Berry Easter Baskets” Eco-Art for Everyone! - Saturday March 23rd @1 p.m.
Reuse fruit and juice containers and decorate them to use as eco-friendly Easter baskets.
*Sebastian River Paddle* - Sunday, March 24th 1 to 4 p.m.
Explore this meandering tropical river in search of dolphins, manatees and alligators. Meet at Dale Wimbrow Park, 11805
Roseland Rd. in Roseland. Please wear water shoes and bring your water bottle/snack. Children under 12 must paddle
tandem with adult. Cost is $38 per person. Make your reservation by March 21st. No refunds after this date.
Sea Turtle Survival Obstacle Course - Thursday, March 28th @ 1 to 3 p.m.
Kids can strap on a turtle shell and wind their way through our sea turtle obstacle course to learn about the hazards sea
turtles face during their long migrations and what people can do to help ensure their survival.
Little Stewards Story Time - Thursday, March 28th @ 2 p.m.
Join Sea Turtle Advokid, Cori McWilliams, for “Danny and Daisy...A Tale of a Dolphin Duo.”
“Water’s Journey- Hidden Rivers of Florida” Eco-Film - Saturday, March 30th @ 1 & 3 p.m.
Dive into the Floridan Aquifer and find out how you can protect this precious resource. Running time: 56 min.
ALL EVENTS ARE FREE UNLESS NOTED *