Upcoming Events
Ocean Science Lecture SeriesWednesday, December 11, 2013, 7 p.m. (Free Admission) Seagrasses of the Indian River Lagoon: Limitations after 100 Million Years of Adaptation, presented by Richard L. Turner, Florida Institute of Technology. Seagrasses have a long history of adaptation to life in the sea, especially to heavy grazing by herbivores such as sea urchins, green turtles, and manatees. But their adaptations and the conditions in the sea place limits on the ability of seagrasses to respond to rapid environmental change and disturbance. Understanding these limitations should help us confront problems in management and restoration of seagrass beds, which form critical habitats in coastal regions worldwide. Click here to view entire 2013 Lecture series.
Friends of Harbor Branch Upcoming EventsJoin the Friends of Harbor Branch Membership Program
Fri, Nov 29 The Leftovers Tour
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Skip the shopping, forget Black Friday and come along with other IRL lovers for a special morning on the water. Departing from Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute’s Johnson Education Center at 10 a.m. and returning at noon, trip includes a delicious lunch with sparkling cider and no yams! Relax and let Capt. Chop Legé talk about the history of the Indian River Lagoon on one of the best wildlife and nature tours around. Cost: $30/members. $40/others. Ages 8 and up. For more Information and to reserve your spot, call (772) 242-2559.
Fri, Dec 6
Bok Tower Gardens & Pinewood Estate.
Enjoy a delightful day in Lake Wales with a historic home tour, garden walk, carillon bell concert, lunch at the Blue Palmetto Café (on your own) and holiday gift shopping. It’s a wonderful time of year to see Pinewood Estate decked out in Christmas glory, and a chartered bus will take us there in comfort and style for a day of fun and adventure. Bring your camera and take a holiday shot in front of the bell tower in beautiful Old Florida! Cost: $55/members, $65/others. Depart from the Ocean Discovery Center at 9:45 a.m. Return at 7:30 p.m. Call (772) 242-2559 for information and reservations. Ages 12 and up.
Sat, Dec 7 Manatees, Molluscs & Music—A Family Holiday Party Hosted by the Ocean Discovery Center and Friends of Harbor Branch, 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. A celebration of the season with Bryan Chauncey Mays providing live Caribbean music and stories with the charm of the sea. This music will make you move! There’ll be holiday crafts, educational presentations about manatees and Caribbean conch, holiday sweets, and a FoHB SILENT AUCTION of fabulous sea treasures! This one is for all ages … don’t miss the lighthearted fun! Free to the public with event day discounts at the holiday gift table and Ocean Discovery Center Gift Shop.
Wed, Jan 8 VIP Tour for FoHB Members
. Meet at the Ocean Discovery Center at 9:30 a.m., explore special spots on campus via open air tram from 10 - 11:30 a.m. Reservations required. For more Information and to reserve your spot, call (772) 242-2559.
Tues Jan 21 Explore the Kissimmee River. Depart HBOI at 9 a.m. and return at 3 p.m. Learn about the on-going restoration project that attracts international attention among water resource managers. A very special trip led by FAU experts at the Center for Environmental Studies. Transportation from HBOI and lunch included...it’s a day-long adventure. Cost: $40/members, $50/others. Limited seating so reserve NOW! Ages 12 and up. Call (772) 242-2559 for information and reservations.
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