'Florida Native Plants' with guest speaker Suzanne Meyer, President of the Florida Native Plant Society, SeaRocket chapter. Bring your lunch and enjoy while discovering more about our community.

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

This program is free.

For more information, call 321.264.5185.

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.

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, March 18, at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, please call 321.264.5185.

Come help the Nature Conservancy by making oyster shell mats to be placed in the Indian River Lagoon to help restore the oyster bed reefs.

Friday, March 19, from Noon till 3 p.m.

This event is free.

For more information, call 321.264.5185.

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

Presented by the FRIENDS OF THE ENCHANTED FOREST.

Saturday, March 20 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

This program is free.

For more information, please call 321.264.5185.

This even is funded by the Friends of the Enchanted Forest!

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

This event is free.

For more information, call 321.264.5185.

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.

We invite you to join us for this fun and informative program.

Wednesday, March 24 at 7 p.m.

This program is free.

For more information, call 321.264.5185.

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.

The annual Earth Day Festival will have live animals, guided hikes, live music, face painting, puppet shows, many exhibitors, children's activites and programs.

Saturday, April 17 from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m.

This event is free and fun for all!

For more information, call 321.264.5185.

* * * NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING * * *

Environmentally Endangered Lands Program
Selection and Management Committee Site Visit

Meeting Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010
Site Visit Location: Cory Lopez Property Properties
Meeting Location: Barrier Island Sanctuary
Management and Education Center
8385 South Highway A1A
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

Meeting Time: 9:00 AM

The purpose of this site visit is to evaluate the ecological resource values of lands under consideration for public acquisition and management by the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program.

Any questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Jenny Ashbury, EEL Program at 321.255.4466 or jenny.ashbury@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, Administrative Secretary for the Parks and Recreation Environmentally Endangered Lands Program, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting at 255.4466.

Spring into National Wildife Week with Shawangunk Nature Preserve founders, Timothy and Peggy Spencer Behrendt as they share their fever for cherishing and protecting nature on nearly 400 acres of land they have designated forever wild in the southern Adirondacks! All the while, Tim and Peg will entertain everyone with their extraordinary musical talents!

Sunday, March 14 at 2 p.m.

Harp and Harmony CDs will be available for a $15 donation.

For more information, please call 321.723.3556.

Learn a unique batik technique with fiber artist, Jo-Ann Jensen and design a silk scark with native spring wildflowers!

Thursday, March 18 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Cost of materials is $38 and enrollment is limited to 12 people.

Call 321.723.3556 to reserve by Tuesday, March 16.

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

Help spring clean the beach!

Saturday, March 20, staring at 9 a.m.

Volunteering is fun, rewarding and best of all free!

For more information, please call 321.723.3556

Coconut Point Sanctuary. This is a joint acquisition of the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program and the State of Florida, acquired in 1994. Vegetation is coastal strand, coastal scrub, some hammocks, and wetlands along the Indian River Lagoon. The first prescribed was conducted in 1999. Much of the site burned in a wildfire in March 2006 and in a prescribed burn in April 2007. Recovery has been rapid and quite impressive.

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

DIRECTIONS: I-95 to St. Rt. 192 . East on SR 192 to A1A. South on A1A about 5.8 miles. Park at Ponce de Leon County Park on the east side of A1A, cross A1A and walk a short distance north to the kiosk at the north end of the loop trail.

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

Celebrate the first day of Spring with a 1-mile hike on the Barrier Island Sanctuary Trail to explore, discover and photograph or sketch a list of what's in bloom from dune to lagoon!

Saturday, March 20 at 1 p.m.

Please wear water shoes and sunscreen and bring your camera or sketchbook, water bottle and a snack.

Enrollment is limited to 20 people.

Call 321.723.3556 to reserve.

Join underwater world conservation advocate and Master Scuba Instructor, Joe Bartosek for a pictorial dive into Florida's fresh water springs to celebrate World Water Day!

Sunday, March 21 starts at 2 p.m.

There is no cost to attend.

The adventure begins with a sunset paddle through the Mullet Creek Islands Preserve. Next, enjoy colorful skies, exploring and star gazing while a gourmet dinner is prepared for you!

Saturday, March 27 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Meet at 4:45 p.m.: Aquarina Country Club, 7500 South Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach to enter security gate together.

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 and dinner is $50 per person. Dinner choices are vegetarian, salmon or chicken. Tandem touring kayaks available 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, March 25. For more information, call 321.723.3556.

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

Rain date will be Sunday, March 28.

Learn how mulch can heat up and jump start your native spring garden and what type is best to use and why with Nichole Perna, Barrier Island Center Assistant Land manager.

Sunday, March 28 starts at 2 p.m.

There is no cost to attend.

Create a dolphin diorama to celebrate Dolphin Awareness Month!

Wednesday, March 31 starts at 1 p.m.

There is no cost to attend.

Experience the beauty and spirit of natural Florida by way of an elevated, all-terrain coach of Forever Florida's 4700 acre eco-ranch and wildlife preserve.

Saturday, March 6 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

To carpool/caravan, meet at 2:45 p.m.: Spressard Holland North Beach Park, 2525 Highway A1A in Melbourne Beach

Or at 4 p.m.: Florida Forever, 4755 North Kenansville Road, St. Cloud

Cost is $18 / Enrollment is limited to 28

Make your reservation by: Monday, March 1. For more information, please call 321.723.3556.

No refunds after this date, unless minimum of 15 is not met.

* * * NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING * * *

Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Procedures Committee

Tuesday, March 16
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

EEL Program Office
91 East Drive
Melbourne, Florida 32904

The purpose of this meeting is to review policies and procedures for land acquisition conducted under the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program.

Any questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Laura Clark at 321.255.4466 or Laura.Clark@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, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at 255.4466.

* * * NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING * * *

Environmentally Endangered Lands Program
Selection and Management Committee Site Visit

Meeting Date: Thursday, March 18, 2010
Site Visit Location: Cory Lopez Property Properties
Meeting Location: Barrier Island Sanctuary
Management and Education Center
8385 South Highway A1A
Melbourne Beach, FL 32951

Meeting Time: 9:00 AM

The purpose of this site visit is to evaluate the ecological resource values of lands under consideration for public acquisition and management by the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Program.

Any questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Jenny Ashbury, EEL Program at 321.255.4466 or jenny.ashbury@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, Administrative Secretary for the Parks and Recreation Environmentally Endangered Lands Program, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting at 255.4466.

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, March 18, at 6:30 p.m.

For more information, please call 321.264.5185.

* * * NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING * * *

A meeting of the Environmentally Endangered Lands Program Selection and Management Committee.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
EEL Program Office
91 East Drive
Melbourne, Florida 32904

The purpose of this meeting is to review lands under consideration for public acquisition and management.

Any questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Laura Clark 321.255.4466 or Laura.Clark@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, EEL Program Administrative Secretary, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting, at 255.4466.

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.

Come help the Nature Conservancy by making oyster shell mats to be placed in the Indian River Lagoon to help restore the oyster bed reefs.

Friday, March 19, from Noon till 3 p.m.

This event is free.

For more information, call 321.264.5185.

Help spring clean the beach!

Saturday, March 20, staring at 9 a.m.

Volunteering is fun, rewarding and best of all free!

For more information, please call 321.723.3556

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.

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.