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

Tuesday, 09 February, 2010 - INTERPRETIVE GUIDE TRAINING at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

For volunteers interested in leading guided hikes.

Tuesday, February 9 at 2:00 p.m.

This program is free.

For more information, please call 321.264.5185.


Tuesday, 09 February, 2010 - DEADHEADERS Gardening Group at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

We'll meet up again in April. The gardens have been hit hard by the frost and we will begin working on them in April. Please join us to help and learn about Florida Native Gardening.

This program is free.

For more information, please call 321.264.5185.


Tuesday, 16 February, 2010 - LUNCH WITH NATURE at Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

Guest Speaker Raleigh Berry of Natural Resources Management will will speak on 'Invasive Plants in Our Backyard'.

Bring your bag lunch and enjoy while discovering more about our community.

Tuesday, February 16 from Noon till 1 p.m.

This program is free.

For more information, call 321.264.5185.


Tuesday, 16 February, 2010 - DEADHEADERS Gardening Group at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

We'll meet up again in April. The gardens have been hit hard by the frost and we will begin working on them in April. Please join us to help and learn about Florida Native Gardening.

This program is free.

For more information, please call 321.264.5185.


Thursday, 18 February, 2010 - Friends of Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Meeting and Program

Come meet with the Friends group and help support the Enchanted Forest. They are the voluntter organization which helps the Enchanted Forest with programs, activities and volunteering.

Thursday, February 18, at 6:30 p.m.

This program is free.

For more information, please call 321.264.5185.


Saturday, 20 February, 2010 - PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB at The Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

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

Presented by the FRIENDS OF THE ENCHANTED FOREST.

Saturday, February 20 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

This program is free.

For more information, please call 321.264.5185.


Sunday, 21 February, 2010 - FOREST FUNDAY for Children at Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

Topic: Birds and Their Babies Smile

This program is funded by The Friends of the Enchanted Forest

Sunday, February 21 at 2:00 p.m.

This program is free.

For more information, call 321.264.5185.


Tuesday, 23 February, 2010 - DEADHEADERS Gardening Group at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

We'll meet up again in April. The gardens have been hit hard by the frost and we will begin working on them in April. Please join us to help and learn about Florida Native Gardening.

This program is free.

For more information, please call 321.264.5185.


Wednesday, 24 February, 2010 - FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

Sea Rocket Chapter will now be meeting at the Enchanted Forest on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m.

Topic: Pruning 101 and Florida's Native Plants with Sally Scalera. We invite you to join us for this fun and informative program

Wednesday, February 24 at 7 p.m.

This program is free.

For more information, please call 321.264.5185.


Tuesday, 02 March, 2010 - DEADHEADERS Gardening Group at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

We'll meet up again in April. The gardens have been hit hard by the frost and we will begin working on them in April. Please join us to help and learn about Florida Native Gardening.

This program is free.

For more information, please call 321.264.5185.


Tuesday, 09 March, 2010 - DEADHEADERS Gardening Group at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

We'll meet up again in April. The gardens have been hit hard by the frost and we will begin working on them in April. Please join us to help and learn about Florida Native Gardening.

This program is free.

For more information, please call 321.264.5185.


Tuesday, 16 March, 2010 - DEADHEADERS Gardening Group at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

We'll meet up again in April. The gardens have been hit hard by the frost and we will begin working on them in April. Please join us to help and learn about Florida Native Gardening.

This program is free.

For more information, please call 321.264.5185.


Tuesday, 23 March, 2010 - DEADHEADERS Gardening Group at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

We'll meet up again in April. The gardens have been hit hard by the frost and we will begin working on them in April. Please join us to help and learn about Florida Native Gardening.

This program is free.

For more information, please call 321.264.5185.


Tuesday, 30 March, 2010 - DEADHEADERS Gardening Group at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

We'll meet up again in April. The gardens have been hit hard by the frost and we will begin working on them in April. Please join us to help and 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

Saturday, 13 February, 2010 - Thousand Island Paddle

Join Tim Kozusko, a native of Cocoa Beach and Environmental Engineer at the Kennedy Space Center with a passion for the history, ecology and conservation of the islands, on a special guided tour!

Saturday, February 13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

To carpool, meet at 12:30 p.m. : Howard E Futch Memorial Park at Paradise Beach, 2301 N. Highway A1A in Indialantic.

Or at 1 p.m.: Ramp Road Park, launch in Cocoa Beach

Please wear water shoes and sunscreen and bring your water bottle, a snack and insect repellant. Binoculars and cameras are optional.

Cost of kayak rental is $38 per person - Tandem touring kayaks available for a party of 2 or singles for individuals. Children under 12 must paddle tandem with an adult.

Enrollment is limited to 20 people/10 kayaks.

Make your reservation by: Thursday, February 11. Call 321.723.3556.

No refunds after this date, unless minimum of 6 enrollment is not met.

If the weather does not permit, after meeting to launch, the rain date will be Sunday, February 14.


Saturday, 20 February, 2010 - Field Trip to Helen and Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary

The sanctuary is a joint acquisition of the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program and the State of Florida, acquired in 1995 with an addition in 2008. Vegetation is pine flatwoods, oak scrub, and freshwater depression marshes. Prescribed burning, mechanical treatment of fuels, and thinning of pines have been done to restore habitat conditions. There has been a positive response of the Florida Scrub-Jay population to habitat restoration. Several rare plants occur int he sanctuary.

Saturday, February 20 from 9 a.m. till noon

DIRECTIONS: Central Rockledge, just west of US Highway 1, 360 Barnes Boulevard

From I-95: Take Fiske Blvd., exit 195. At the intersection just north of I-95, go east on Barnes Boulevard 2.4 miles to the Sanctuary entrance and small parking area.

From US-1: Turn west onto Barnes Boulevard and travel 0.5 miles. The sanctuary entrance is on the north side of the road.

Please wear closed toe shoes and sunscreen and bring your water bottle, a snack and insect repellant. Binoculars and cameras are optional.


Saturday, 27 February, 2010 - Mangrove Mamma River Boat Eco-Cruise

Join Tim Kozusko, a native of Cocoa Beach and Environmental Engineer at the Kennedy Space Center with a passion for the history, ecology and conservation of the islands, on a special guided tour!

Saturday, February 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Meet at: Sebastian Inlet State Park, south side boat launch, 9700 S Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach.

Please bring clothes to layer as needed...and if it is a bit chilly the boat is equipped with a deck enclosure and has a head (bathroom) on board! Pocket change for drinks and snacks, binoculars and cameras are optional.

Cost is $20 per person

Enrollment is limited to 24 people.

Make your reservation by: Thursday, February 25. Call 321.723.3556.

No refunds after this date, unless minimum of 10 enrollment is not met.

If the weather does not permit, after meeting to launch, the rain date will be Sunday, February 28.


 

 

 

 

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South Region...

Chris O'Hara, Land Manager

Ph: 321-255-4466 or

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South Beaches Region...

Ray Mojica, Land Manager

Ph: 321-723-3556 or

Wednesday, 10 February, 2010 - Oyster Mat Making at the Barrier Island Center

Help the Nature Conservancy with their community project to renew oyster reefs in the Mosquito Lagoon of North Brevard County.

Wednesday, February 10 at 10:00 a.m.

Volunteering is fun, rewarding, and best of all, free!


Saturday, 13 February, 2010 - 'Great Backyard Bird Count' on the Observation Deck at the Barrier Island Center

Join local birding expert, Andy Bankert, to hone your bird observation skills, learn more about our local birds, and make a great contribution to their protection!

Saturday, February 13 at 9 a.m.

There is no cost to participate.

Volunteering is fun, rewarding and best of all free.


Saturday, 13 February, 2010 - Thousand Island Paddle

Join Tim Kozusko, a native of Cocoa Beach and Environmental Engineer at the Kennedy Space Center with a passion for the history, ecology and conservation of the islands, on a special guided tour!

Saturday, February 13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

To carpool, meet at 12:30 p.m. : Howard E Futch Memorial Park at Paradise Beach, 2301 N. Highway A1A in Indialantic.

Or at 1 p.m.: Ramp Road Park, launch in Cocoa Beach

Please wear water shoes and sunscreen and bring your water bottle, a snack and insect repellant. Binoculars and cameras are optional.

Cost of kayak rental is $38 per person - Tandem touring kayaks available for a party of 2 or singles for individuals. Children under 12 must paddle tandem with an adult.

Enrollment is limited to 20 people/10 kayaks.

Make your reservation by: Thursday, February 11. Call 321.723.3556.

No refunds after this date, unless minimum of 6 enrollment is not met.

If the weather does not permit, after meeting to launch, the rain date will be Sunday, February 14.


Saturday, 13 February, 2010 - 'Leaves to Love!' Eco-Art for Everyone at the Barrier Island Center

Weave a coconut palm leaflet rose for your someone special!

Saturday, February 13 at 1 p.m.

There is no cost to participate.


Sunday, 14 February, 2010 - 'Love is in the Air' Hike at Coconut Point Sanctuary

Bring your Valentine on this special 1 mile guided hike to see what's in bloom from dune to lagoon!

Sunday, February 14 at 2 p.m.

Meet at: Juan Ponce de Leon Landing beach park, 4500 Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach.

Please wear closed toe shoes, sunscreen and bring your water bottle and a snack. Binoculars and cameras are optional.

Enrollment is limited to 20 people.

Make your reservation by calling: 321.723.3556.

There is no cost to participate.



Saturday, 20 February, 2010 - Beach Clean-Up at Barrier Island Center

Hold the beach close to your heart by helping to clean it up!

Saturday, February 20 at 9 a.m.

Volunteering is fun, rewarding and best of all free.


Sunday, 21 February, 2010 - Oyster Mat Making to Music on the Deck!

Celebrate the Lagoon's legacies by helping the Nature Conservancy with their community project to renew oyster reefs in the Mosquito Lagoon of North Brevard County while listening to native, Chris Kahl's Floridiana style music!

Sunday, February 21 at 9 a.m.

Volunteering is fun, rewarding, and best of all, free!


Saturday, 27 February, 2010 - Mangrove Mamma River Boat Eco-Cruise

Join Tim Kozusko, a native of Cocoa Beach and Environmental Engineer at the Kennedy Space Center with a passion for the history, ecology and conservation of the islands, on a special guided tour!

Saturday, February 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Meet at: Sebastian Inlet State Park, south side boat launch, 9700 S Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach.

Please bring clothes to layer as needed...and if it is a bit chilly the boat is equipped with a deck enclosure and has a head (bathroom) on board! Pocket change for drinks and snacks, binoculars and cameras are optional.

Cost is $20 per person

Enrollment is limited to 24 people.

Make your reservation by: Thursday, February 25. Call 321.723.3556.

No refunds after this date, unless minimum of 10 enrollment is not met.

If the weather does not permit, after meeting to launch, the rain date will be Sunday, February 28.


Sunday, 28 February, 2010 - 'Living Along the Lagoon' Sustainable Gardening at the Barrier Island Center

Learn how you can have less impact on the Indian River Lagoon by using native landscape plants with Nichole Perna, Barrier Island Center Assistant Land Manager.

Sunday, February 28 at 2 p.m.

There is no cost to participate.



 

 

 

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Meetings...

Thursday, 18 February, 2010 - EEL Program REAC Meeting

* * * NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING * * *

Environmentally Endangered Lands Program

Recreation and Education Advisory Committee

Thursday, February 18th

6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

EEL Program Office
91 East Drive
Melbourne, Florida

The purpose of this meeting is to review proposed recommendations for public access, passive recreation, and environmental education plans on EEL Program managed conservation lands.

Any questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Brad Manley, EEL Public Access and Volunteer Coordinator at 321.255.4466 or bmanley@brevardparks.com

If a person desires to appeal any decision made by this board, agency or commission with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such a person will need a record of this proceeding and that, for such purposes, such person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of this proceeding is made, at his/her own expense, which record includes testimony and evidence upon which any such appeal is to be based.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, F.S., persons needing accommodations or any interpreter to participate in the proceeding should contact Laura Clark, Parks and Recreation Environmentally Endangered Lands Program, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting at, 255.4466.


Thursday, 18 February, 2010 - Friends of Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Meeting and Program

Come meet with the Friends group and help support the Enchanted Forest. They are the voluntter organization which helps the Enchanted Forest with programs, activities and volunteering.

Thursday, February 18, at 6:30 p.m.

This program is free.

For more information, please call 321.264.5185.


 

 

 

 

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Workdays...

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

Upcoming...

Tuesday, 09 February, 2010 - Big Kid Adventures
Tuesday, 09 February, 2010 - INTERPRETIVE GUIDE TRAINING at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Tuesday, 09 February, 2010 - DEADHEADERS Gardening Group at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Wednesday, 10 February, 2010 - Oyster Mat Making at the Barrier Island Center
Saturday, 13 February, 2010 - Wuesthoff Park
Saturday, 13 February, 2010 - 'Great Backyard Bird Count' on the Observation Deck at the Barrier Island Center
Saturday, 13 February, 2010 - Thousand Island Paddle
Saturday, 13 February, 2010 - 'Leaves to Love!' Eco-Art for Everyone at the Barrier Island Center
Sunday, 14 February, 2010 - 'Love is in the Air' Hike at Coconut Point Sanctuary
Monday, 15 February, 2010 - Friends of Ulumay Wildlife Sanctuary
Tuesday, 16 February, 2010 - 9:30 AM Nature Nuggets in Merritt Island
Tuesday, 16 February, 2010 - LUNCH WITH NATURE at Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Tuesday, 16 February, 2010 - DEADHEADERS Gardening Group at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Thursday, 18 February, 2010 - EEL Program REAC Meeting
Thursday, 18 February, 2010 - Friends of Enchanted Forest Sanctuary Meeting and Program
Saturday, 20 February, 2010 - Beach Clean-Up at Barrier Island Center
Saturday, 20 February, 2010 - Field Trip to Helen and Allan Cruickshank Sanctuary
Saturday, 20 February, 2010 - PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB at The Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Sunday, 21 February, 2010 - Oyster Mat Making to Music on the Deck!
Sunday, 21 February, 2010 - FOREST FUNDAY for Children at Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Tuesday, 23 February, 2010 - DEADHEADERS Gardening Group at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Wednesday, 24 February, 2010 - FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Saturday, 27 February, 2010 - Mangrove Mamma River Boat Eco-Cruise
Sunday, 28 February, 2010 - 'Living Along the Lagoon' Sustainable Gardening at the Barrier Island Center
Tuesday, 02 March, 2010 - 9:30 AM Nature Nuggets in Merritt Island
Tuesday, 02 March, 2010 - DEADHEADERS Gardening Group at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Tuesday, 09 March, 2010 - DEADHEADERS Gardening Group at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Tuesday, 16 March, 2010 - DEADHEADERS Gardening Group at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Tuesday, 23 March, 2010 - DEADHEADERS Gardening Group at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary
Tuesday, 30 March, 2010 - DEADHEADERS Gardening Group at the Enchanted Forest Sanctuary

Take a Hike at an EEL Sanctuary....

 

 
Revised: September 30, 2009 4:16 PM