Oxbow Eco-Center Announces December Events
November 25, 2009 by St. Lucie Times Staff · Leave a Comment
The Oxbow Eco-Center, St. Lucie County’s environmental learning center, has several environmental events scheduled for December, including several holiday-themed events.
“Swamp Tales” continues Tuesday, Dec. 1 and Tuesday, Dec. 15 from 3:45 – 4:15 p.m. This free storytime is appropriate for ages 2 – 6.
The Oxbow’s Wake-Up Lecture Series returns Saturday, Dec. 5 at 11:30 a.m. with Dr. Edith Widder from the Ocean Research and Conservation Association (ORCA), who will explain ORCA’s Kilroy: a new water monitoring system.
Learn interesting facts about some of the Oxbow’s environmental ambassadors at “Critter Chat” on Tuesday, Dec. 8 and Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 3:45 – 4:15 p.m. This event is free and appropriate for all ages.
The Oxbow’s ”Nature for Families” presents ”Holiday Eco-Crafts” on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. Enjoy the holidays in style with crafts made by you. Such works of art need a lot of patience and supplies, so the Oxbow is asking participants to bring along any used wrapping paper and/or holiday cards they wish to put into their masterpieces. Appropriate for all ages. Please RSVP.
Appropriate for all ages. The cost is $3 per person. Admission is non-refundable and seats are limited. Please RSVP.
The Oxbow staff offers a scenic guided kayak tour along the North Fork of the St. Lucie River on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 9 a.m. – noon. Paddlers will launch from White City Park and cruise down the river to the Oxbow property, possibly passing turtles, wading birds and even alligators. The cost is $15 per person. Pre- registration is required.
Weekly guided hikes at the Oxbow returns each Saturday, starting at 9 a.m.
The Oxbow Eco-Center will be closed Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25 for Christmas. However, the trails will remain open.
In addition to the various scheduled events, the Oxbow’s trails are open every day from dawn until dusk, while the education center is open Tuesday through Friday from noon – 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Situated on a 225-acre preserve on the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, the Oxbow offers a rare glimpse of “the real Florida” with nature trails, boardwalks, observation towers and an interactive environmental learning center.
The Oxbow is located at 5400 N.E. St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie (across from the Publix Shopping Center). For more information call the staff at (772) 785-5833 or visit www.stlucieco.gov/erd/oxbow.
