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!

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.

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!

Did you know that there is a turf war between lizards that impact mosquitos and possibly your health?
Find out more of this intriguing story at this month’s Lunch and Learn with Dr. Nathan Burkett-Cadena, Associate Professor at UF/IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Lab.
Friday, August 8th at 12 noon. Hosted by the Fort Pierce Yacht Club located at 700 N. Indian River Drive.
Admission is free, so bring a friend and learn how to protect yourself from the bite of this wild science story!

Did you know that sea turtles have been navigating earth’s oceans for millions of years? Discover how Coastal Connections is working to protect vital coastal habitats to ensure their survival! Join Celeste McWilliams, Sea Turtle outreach and Education Manager, at the this month’s Lunch & Learn Friday, July 11th at 12 noon. 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 enjoy inspiring sea turtle recovery stories while learning how we’re all connected to their environment!