MDC In the News

2012 Winter Shorebird Survey

Feb 14th, 2012 | Category: Announcements, MDC In the News

Southeast Volusia Audubon Society 2012 Winter Shorebird Survey Click http://blog.sevolusiaaudubon.org/

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Marine Discovery & Artist’s Workshop Open House

Feb 9th, 2012 | Category: Announcements, MDC In the News
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Lecture Series – Raptors

Feb 4th, 2012 | Category: Education, MDC In the News

LECTURE SERIES – RAPTORS WHEN: Thursday, February 16th 6-8pm WHERE: Marine Discovery Center ADMISSION: No charge – No reservations For more information contact Mark Spradley – mark@marinediscoverycenter.org Gina and Tom Holt from Wild About Birds, located in Edgewater, will bring their friends Katie, Frodo and Tomahawk, the Raptors, for a fun and engaging evening with [...]

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Adventures for campers 10-16 yrs old

Feb 2nd, 2012 | Category: MDC In the News

Dates Camp Price July 30-August 3, 2012 SCUBA $300 (return to Summer Adventure Camps)

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Restoration Project Presentations

Jan 24th, 2012 | Category: Announcements, Blogs, MDC In the News, Shoreline Restoration News
Restoration Project Presentations

Find out about oyster and other shoreline restoration. Hands on presentation by Marine Discovery staff with educational slideshows. Opportunities are available to become involved in this important and enjoyable project. Locations: Port Orange library meeting room from 4 pm-5:30. on Tue Feb 7th. New Smyrna Beach library meeting room on Mon. 13 Feb. from 4-5:30 [...]

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S.E. Audobon Society Mid Winter Shorebird Survey

Jan 23rd, 2012 | Category: Announcements, MDC In the News, Shoreline Restoration News

Volunteers needed to walk beach or kayak and count birds Feb. 3, 2012; 8-10 am. For information contact Coralie Gilson: coralie@marinediscoverycenter or gunnsatbeach@cfl.rr.com.

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Exhibit Update

Jan 13th, 2012 | Category: Announcements, MDC In the News
Exhibit Update

Our Exhibit Area is gradually developing.. The touch tank is finished and will be opening soon. The walls and fish tanks will re-create the three ecosystems of the Indian River Lagoon  – • oyster beds • mangroves • sea grasses With the help of some of our Florida Coastal Naturalists, the “Shark Bite Capital” Wall is [...]

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School Holiday Camp

Jan 3rd, 2012 | Category: Announcements, MDC In the News

Monday, January 16, 2012 8am-3pm For kids 6-14 years old. Kayaking, fishing, crafts, team building and more. read more … (registration form too)

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Bird Walks are Back!!!

Jan 3rd, 2012 | Category: Announcements, Education, MDC In the News
Bird Walks are Back!!!

Where: Indian River Lagoon Park 663 Sandpiper Ave. New Smyrna Beach 32169 When: Tuesday mornings 8-10 am January 10th through April Admission: No charge No Reservations Meet at the shelter. Bring binoculars.

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Lecture Series – The Heroic Horseshoe Crab

Jan 3rd, 2012 | Category: Announcements, Education, MDC In the News

The signs of Spring will be signaling armored, living fossils to the shorelines of the eastern United States. From the rebirth of legendary Japanese warriors to the modern miracle of the LAL bacterial test, come along with us as we explore Limulus Polyphemus, the heroic Horseshoe Crab. The talk will conclude with the introduction of [...]

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