Event:Indian River Lagoon Day

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Indian River Lagoon Day
Marine Resources Council will co-host “Indian River Lagoon Day,” on Saturday, November 14 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Front Street Park, 2210 Front Street, Melbourne.
Who:
Email: council@mrcirl.org
Phone: (321) 725-7775
What: Fun Day
Duration:
November 14, 2020 10:00 am
Where:
Front Street Park
2205 South Front Street
Melbourne , FL 32901
Coordinates: 28.07915, -80.60073
Why:
Cause: Indian River Lagoon
Region: Brevard County
The Cities of Melbourne, Palm Bay and Satellite Beach, Brevard County Natural Resources Management Department, Marine Resources Council, Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program and Anglers for Conservation invite you to join us for Indian River Lagoon Day, a fun-filled day focused on celebrating the Indian River Lagoon. Admission is free.

Environmental exhibitors will be on hand to showcase a variety of available volunteer opportunities in restoration activities, educational efforts and citizen-science projects. Free kayaking will be provided by Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach. Food trucks, arts and craft vendors, and activities for children will also be available.

A Hook Kids on Fishing clinic will take place from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Kids participating in the clinic will each receive a free fishing rod and gear. Advanced registration is required. Sign up online at www.anglersforconservation.org.

For gardeners, rain barrel workshops will be held from 11 a.m. until noon. Participants will be able to construct and take home a free rain barrel. Only 20 are available and first-come, first-served basis. Registration will be conducted at the festival that morning.

Please maintain proper social distancing. Masks are recommended to be worn by all participants. Hand sanitizing stations will be provided.