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- Discover opportunities to explore and
enjoy the natural areas of Brevard County.
- Meet people and organizations involved
with the environmental aspects of Brevard
County.
- Delve into the history and archaeology
of the Indian River Lagoon region.
- Listen to music performed by
outstanding local musicians.
- Attend workshops.
- Make oyster mats to help restore the
Indian River Lagoon.
- Take an eco-cruise on the Dolphin Girl pontoon boat
(extra charge).
- Experience a brief
guided kayak trip in Sykes Creek with Indian River
Outfitters.
- Hook Kids on
Fishing - free clinic on
casting, conservation and knot tying for kids ages 6 to 16.
Adult accompaniment required.
- Games, crafts and other activities for
children.
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 Raffles of
donated items will be conducted to benefit the Wildlife Care
Center - located in Canaveral Groves.
Entry Fee: $1 per
person (no charge under 2 yr.)
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Sponsors
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Activities |
 Take
a voyage on Sykes Creek with Dolphin Girl Cruises and
Eco-Tours. A 20 person pontoon boat will
operate continuously from 11 AM until 4 PM. When
the previous group unloads and the next group boards,
the boat will depart for a 25 minute cruise.
The cost is $2 per adult and $1 per child (under 16
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 Join
a group of paddlers for a 30 minute trip around an island in
Sykes Creek. Demonstration kayaks and assistance
will be provided by Indian River Outfitters.
Florida Master Naturalists will accompany each tour to
serve as interpretive guides. Visit
www.iroutfitters.com
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| Workshops
(Information subject to change. Check
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 11:00
A.M. Weaving
Demonstration. Viola Pace
Knudsen and Nancy Bindig, artists and teachers, will
demonstrate weaving techniques. Audience members are
invited to work on team projects to produce baskets for
the raffle. Viola and Nancy will
complete the baskets which will be raffled to benefit
the Wildlife Care Center. |
12:15 P.M. Getting
Started with Geocaching. Dale Swinehart
of the Space Coast Geocaching
 Association.
Do you like outdoor activities, going to the park,
hiking in the woods or canoeing/kayaking? Then this
could be just what you have been looking for - a family
friendly activity that everyone can enjoy. Whether you
are a kid, adult or retired this can be enjoyed by all.
It is a high tech treasure hunt that you can do all
over the world. People everywhere are joining in and
finding places they never knew anything about.
Join us to learn more! |
1:30 P.M.
Photographing Birds
of the Indian River Lagoon Region.
Tom Dunkerton, a member of Nikon's Prostaff Birding
Team, will share his knowledge and passion of nature
photography. Tom has developed an exception
knowledge of the birds that visit the Indian River
Lagoon area. He leverages his avian knowledge with
excellent photographic skills to capture prize-winning
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2:30 P.M. Growing Your Own Plants from Seed.
Kari Ruder of Naturewise
(www.naturewiseplants.com)
will share her tips and tricks for successfully growing
native and edible plant seeds. Come see what a good seed
starting media looks like, learn what seeds need to
germinate, learn how to correctly plant seeds, learn how
to care for seedlings, and see what pots or containers
work best. Free seeds packets will be available
from the Florida Wildflower Foundation.
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Musicians |
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| 11:00 A.M. |
Laura Clark.
Native American Flute |
| 12:15 P.M. |
String Theory.
D. Scott Taylor, Bill Stuart, Ken Parker.
Their music
 blends Contemporary songs with
Traditional, American Folk, Celtic, Swing,
Spirituals, Blues and Bluegrass. |
| 1:30 P.M. |
Chris
Kahl. Guitarist, singer,
songwriter. |
| 2:45 P.M. |
Good Time'N.
Melissa and Tom Dundis, Lynn and Joe Gray.
A bluegrass band from Cocoa Beach.
Hopefully they will perrform their original
piece entitled Ulumay. |
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Sykes
Creek Adventures
