Brevard County Board of County Commissioners
 
 

CALENDAR of Activities, Meetings, Workdays...

North Region...

Xavier de Seguin Des Hons, Land Manager

Ph: 321-264-5185 or

Saturday, 04 July, 2009 - Birding Checklist for Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

Birdwatchers, Photographers, or Anyone Who Enjoys Outdoor Adventures...

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A Birding Checklist is now available online for the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary. You can find it at the Enchanted Forest website on the 'Resources' tab

Or Download Here

Birding Checklist PDF

1-Page 1-Sided
Or
For Multi-Printing
2 Lists (print front-to-back & cut)


Tuesday, 07 July, 2009 - DEADHEADERS gardening group at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

Tuesday, July 7, 14, 21, and 28 at 9:00 a.m.

Volunteer to keep our Butterfly Gardens beautiful and blooming!

Learn about Florida native gardening.

This program is free.

For more information, please call 321.264.5185.


Friday, 10 July, 2009 - Oyster Mat Making in Titusville

at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

Friday, July 10, noon to 2 p.m.

Help make Oyster Mats to be placed in the Indian River Lagoon.

For more information, call 321.264.5185.


Tuesday, 14 July, 2009 - DEADHEADERS gardening group at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

Tuesday, July 14, 21, and 28 at 9:00 a.m.

Volunteer to keep our Butterfly Gardens beautiful and blooming!

Learn about Florida native gardening.

This program is free.

For more information, please call 321.264.5185.


Thursday, 16 July, 2009 - JUNIOR BIRD WATCHING - Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

Bird watching program for children 8 years of age and older.

Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 9:30 a.m.

Join Naturalist Joe Swingle and learn how to look for and identify birds while hiking the trails at the Forest.

This program is free and registration is requested.

For more information, please call 321.264.5185.


Thursday, 16 July, 2009 - Friends of Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Meeting

Thursday, July 16, 2009, 6:30 p.m.

FRIENDS OF THE ENCHANTED FOREST is the volunteer organization which helps the Enchanted Forest with programs, activities and volunteering.

For more information, please call 321.264.5185.


Saturday, 18 July, 2009 - PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB at Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

Saturday, July 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Presented by the FRIENDS OF THE ENCHANTED FOREST.

Come join us for this fun class on photography and share information and photos.

This program is free and reservations are not required.

For more information, please call 321.264.5185.


Sunday, 19 July, 2009 - FOREST FUNDAY at Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

Sunday, July 19 at 2:00 p.m.

Our monthly event is free and fun for families and children of all ages!

For more information, call 321.264.5185.


Tuesday, 21 July, 2009 - DEADHEADERS Gardening Group - Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

Tuesday, July 21, and 28 at 9:00 a.m.

Volunteer to keep our Butterfly Gardens beautiful and blooming!

Learn about Florida native gardening.

This program is free.

For more information, please call 321.264.5185.


Saturday, 25 July, 2009 - INDIAN RIVER FLUTE CIRCLE at Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

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The Indian River Flute Circle
Plays Native American Style Wooden Flutes

Saturday, July 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Enchanted Forest Sanctuary, Titusville

Please join us for the sights and sounds of this beautiful music and the Forest.

Feel free to join in on the music making!

Free and fun for all.

For more information, call 321.264.5185.


Tuesday, 28 July, 2009 - DEADHEADERS gardening group at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

Tuesday, July 28 at 9:00 a.m.

Volunteer to keep our Butterfly Gardens beautiful and blooming!

Learn about Florida native gardening.

This program is free.

For more information, please call 321.264.5185.


 

 

 

 

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Central Region...

Scott Taylor, Land Manager

Ph: 321-255-4466 or

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South Region...

Chris O'Hara, Land Manager

Ph: 321-255-4466 or

Saturday, 04 July, 2009 - SURVEY for South Brevard Folks - EEL Program

The Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program is conducting a needs assessment survey for the Malabar Scrub Sanctuary

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Do you live in the South part of Brevard County? Our survey is about services in your area...

The survey will take about 10-minutes or less to complete! Doing so will provide staff and officials with important information about services you would like to have available.

To take the survey, just CLICK HERE and follow the directions at the Survey Website.

The survey will close on July 6, 2009 at midnight so please take it today so you won't miss this opportunity to provide your input.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation!


 

 

 

 

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South Beaches Region...

Ray Mojica, Land Manager

Ph: 321-723-3556 or

Tuesday, 21 July, 2009 - Turtle Walks at Barrier Island Center

Barrier Island Center

Turtle Walks at Barrier Island Center

9:00 p.m. Remaining Nights Available:
Tuesdays, 21 & 28 July
Wednesday, 29 July

Join a presentation and guided walk to learn about and observe threatened loggerhead sea turtles nesting on the beaches of the barrier island.

Donation of $10 is non-refundable.

Reservations are limited to 20 each night.

Call 321.723.3556 to make your reservation.


Friday, 24 July, 2009 - ECO-EXPLORERS Camp at Barrier Island

ECO-EXPLORERS
Barrier Island Center Summer Camp

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Children take to the outdoors for a fun filled week of discovery and adventure learning about the diversity of life found on the barrier island...

Enrollment -
Saturday, 25 April
-- 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Camp enrollment limited to 12 children each week

Enrollment for remaining openings -
Wednesday, 29 April -- 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

After April 29 call 321-723-3556 for information.

Credit card or cash payment only. Cost and itinerary details will be posted when confirmed.

Camps for grades 4-7
Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
and Friday 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
June 15 - 19
June 22 - 26
July 6 - 10

Camps for grades 2-3
Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
and Friday 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
July 20 - 24


Offered in partnership with the Caribbean Conservation Corporation (CCC)


Wednesday, 29 July, 2009 - Turtle Walks at Barrier Island Center

Barrier Island Center

Turtle Walks at Barrier Island Center

9:00 p.m. Remaining Nights Available:
Tuesdays, 21 & 28 July
Wednesday, 29 July

Join a presentation and guided walk to learn about and observe threatened loggerhead sea turtles nesting on the beaches of the barrier island.

Donation of $10 is non-refundable.

Reservations are limited to 20 each night.

Call 321.723.3556 to make your reservation.


Wednesday, 29 July, 2009 - Lights Out for Sea Turtles!

LIGHTS OUT for Sea Turtles!

1 May to 31 October 9:00 p.m.

Sea turtle nesting season is here!

Prevent disorientation of nesting female and hatchling sea turtles --

Turn off all indoor and outdoor lighting visible from the beach after dark


 

 

 

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Meetings...

Thursday, 16 July, 2009 - Friends of Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Meeting

Thursday, July 16, 2009, 6:30 p.m.

FRIENDS OF THE ENCHANTED FOREST is the volunteer organization which helps the Enchanted Forest with programs, activities and volunteering.

For more information, please call 321.264.5185.


 

 

 

 

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Workdays...

Saturday, 04 July, 2009 - SURVEY for South Brevard Folks - EEL Program

The Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program is conducting a needs assessment survey for the Malabar Scrub Sanctuary

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Do you live in the South part of Brevard County? Our survey is about services in your area...

The survey will take about 10-minutes or less to complete! Doing so will provide staff and officials with important information about services you would like to have available.

To take the survey, just CLICK HERE and follow the directions at the Survey Website.

The survey will close on July 6, 2009 at midnight so please take it today so you won't miss this opportunity to provide your input.

We thank you in advance for your cooperation!


 

 

 

 

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An EEL Sanctuary is...

  • A place of wonder, contemplation and discovery
  • A resource for environmental education
  • A preserve to protect biodiversity and natural resources
  • An opportunity to experience Florida as the early inhabitants did
  • A place to learn about Brevard County's unique natural communities
  • A source of community identity for Space Coast residents and visitors

EEL Program Brochure PDF

 

EEL Program Documents...


PDFs are viewable with Acrobat Reader

Contact
EEL Program Staff...

Office Hours M-F 8-5 EST
Ph: 321-255-4466
Fx: 321-255-4499

Barrier Island Sanctuary
Ph: 321-723-3556
Fx: 321-952-3207

Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Ph: 321-264-5185
Fx: 321-264-5190

Regarding Email Sent to Staff:
Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing.

Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Office
91 East Dr, Melbourne, FL 32904
Ph: 321-255-4466
Fx: 321-255-4499

OFFICE LOCATOR -- East Dr is parallel to John Rodes Blvd & Wickham Road. Access East Dr from either Ellis Road or Dow Road; or from Sarno Road go south on North Dr then left on Dow and right onto East Dr.
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Recreation Sanctuaries... Management & Education Centers or Sites...
North to South

EEL Program Home
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Or enter your search query and search eelbrevard.com & brevardparks.com websites...

Upcoming...

Saturday, 04 July, 2009 - Birding Checklist for Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Saturday, 04 July, 2009 - SURVEY for South Brevard Folks - EEL Program
Saturday, 04 July, 2009 - Riverwalk A Family Park
Sunday, 05 July, 2009 - Rotary Park Nature Center
Monday, 06 July, 2009 - Summer Nature Camp at Erna Nixon Park
Tuesday, 07 July, 2009 - DEADHEADERS gardening group at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Tuesday, 07 July, 2009 - 9:30 AM Nature Nuggets in Merritt Island
Friday, 10 July, 2009 - Oyster Mat Making in Titusville
Saturday, 11 July, 2009 - Wuesthoff Park
Tuesday, 14 July, 2009 - DEADHEADERS gardening group at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Thursday, 16 July, 2009 - JUNIOR BIRD WATCHING - Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Thursday, 16 July, 2009 - Friends of Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Meeting
Saturday, 18 July, 2009 - PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB at Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Sunday, 19 July, 2009 - FOREST FUNDAY at Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Monday, 20 July, 2009 - Friends of Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary
Tuesday, 21 July, 2009 - DEADHEADERS Gardening Group - Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Tuesday, 21 July, 2009 - 9:30 AM Nature Nuggets in Merritt Island
Tuesday, 21 July, 2009 - Turtle Walks at Barrier Island Center
Friday, 24 July, 2009 - ECO-EXPLORERS Camp at Barrier Island
Saturday, 25 July, 2009 - INDIAN RIVER FLUTE CIRCLE at Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Tuesday, 28 July, 2009 - DEADHEADERS gardening group at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Wednesday, 29 July, 2009 - Turtle Walks at Barrier Island Center
Wednesday, 29 July, 2009 - Lights Out for Sea Turtles!
Wednesday, 29 July, 2009 - Hurricane Season Preparedness

Take a Hike at an EEL Sanctuary....

 

 
Revised: March 13, 2009 1:25 PM