MC Events

Take a Deep Dive into the remarkable world of coral reefs with FAU Harbor Branch Coral Reef Scientist John Reed at our Lunch & Learn Lecture Series at noon on Friday, Sept. 12th. The event is hosted by the Fort Pierce Yacht Club located at 700 N. Indian River Drive. This free event will explore how these underwater white towers support incredible biodiversity and even help protect our coastline. So bring a lunch and bring a friend, and discover the hidden beauty beneath the waves and along our coastline!

Start your morning with coffee, light breakfast bites, and great conversation at the Manatee Center’s new monthly gathering. Coffee & Conservation is a casual, welcoming space where visitors, locals, and conservation partners can meet, share stories, and learn more about the amazing work happening to protect the Indian River Lagoon. Stroll through, grab a cup, and join the conversation—and if we’re lucky, a manatee might swim by to say hello!

Our most beloved lagoon resident, the manatee, The largest aquatic herbivorous mammal in the world, is also one of the most at risk. on Friday, October 10th at noon, join Alexa Herrendorf, marine mammal biologist with FWC, at the Manatee Center’s Lunch & Learn to hear how the team responds to distressed manatees; investigating, rescuing and helping these gently giants in need. Hosted by the fort Pierce yacht club at 700 North Indian River Drive. Admission is free, SO BRING A LUNCH AND BRING A FRIEND and learn how we can protect the manatees who call our waters home.

Have you heard of the living docks program? Join us on Friday, November 14th at noon for the Manatee Center’s Lunch & Learn, and hear from the Indian River County Natural Resources Department’s Lagoon Division. Discover how they’re creating oyster mats that turn ordinary docks into thriving habitats, helping to restore oyster populations and bring new life to the Indian River Lagoon. Hosted by the Fort Pierce Yacht Club located at 700 N Indian River Drive. Admission is free SO BRING A LUNCH AND BRING A FRIEND, and be part of the Restoration movement!

Get ready to make a splash at ManateeFEST, our November extravaganza that’s equal parts birthday bash and conservation celebration! As the crisp autumn air rolls in, we’re rolling out the seagrass carpet for the stars of the Indian River Lagoon – our beloved manatees!

Out of Control? Florida is working hard to manage invasive plant species, especially the fast-spreading Earleaf Acacia. Join us on Friday, December 12th at noon for the Manatee Center’s Lunch & Learn, with Dr. Sara MacDonald, Urban Horticulture Agent for UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County. Dr. MacDonald will share findings from her doctoral research on invasive plants, work conducted before becoming an extension agent, highlighting why control is crucial and how public awareness plays a key role in protecting Florida’s native landscapes. Hosted by the Fort Pierce Yacht Club located at 700 N Indian River Drive. Admission is free SO BRING A LUNCH AND BRING A FRIEND.