Oxbow: Nature For Families Follows Butterflies

Take an adventure into a world of vibrant colors, curling mouth pieces and sticky feet as the Oxbow Eco-Center discovers beautiful butterflies and their unique adaptations on Saturday, June 12 from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
See what makes them one of the most popular and well-liked insects as part of the Oxbow’s ongoing Nature For [...]

Oxbow Eco-Center Announces May Events

The Oxbow Eco-Center, St. Lucie County’s environmental learning center, has several family-friendly, environmental events scheduled for May.

May 1 at 11:30 a.m. with Dr. Amy Wright as she explains her potentially life-saving research into the bioactive compounds found in marine invertebrates such as sea sponges. Bring a coffee mug and enjoy some delicious bird-friendly coffee during [...]

Oxbow Lecture Uncovers The Secrets Of The Seas

Learn how scientists are looking to the ocean for the secrets to curing cancer and other infectious diseases as the Oxbow Eco-Center wraps up its Wake Up Lecture Series on Saturday, May 1 at 11:30 a.m. Dr. Amy Wright will talk about her interesting and potentially life-saving research into the bioactive compounds found in marine [...]

Oxbow Eco-Center Celebrates Earth Day With Living Green Festival

The Oxbow Eco-Center will celebrate Earth Day with its 10th Annual Living Green Festival on Saturday, April 17 from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. giving everyone the opportunity to learn just how easy and fun it is to be green.  This free event has something for everyone, no matter what age, including: A “Salute to [...]

Oxbow’s Swamp Tales Focuses On ‘Franklin Plants A Tree’ April 7

Get lost in a book and take a ‘turtle’ adventure with an Oxbow storyteller on Wednesday, April 7 at 3:45 p.m. as they read “Franklin Plants a Tree” by Sharon Jennings.
“Franklin Plants a Tree” is a learning experience for Franklin, the turtle, as he realizes the worth and responsibility of caring for a sapling. Meet [...]

Oxbow Gives A Hoot About Owls With Nature At Night

Who, who, WHOOO will be swooping into the Oxbow on Friday, Feb. 12? That’s right it’s our friends from Busch Wildlife Sanctuary and their resident owls making their annual migration to the Oxbow’s Nature at Night series. Don’t miss this opportunity to get a rare and up-close look at some of Florida’s fabulous owls.
The program [...]

OXBOW Eco-Center Announces February Events

The Oxbow Eco-Center, St. Lucie County’s environmental learning center, has several environmental events scheduled for February.

“Swamp Tales” continues on a new day – the first Wednesday of each month – Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 3:45 – 4:15 p.m. This free storytime is appropriate for ages 2 – 6. Selected story: “Ten Little Rabbits” by Virginia [...]

Oxbow Eco-Center Announces January Events

The Oxbow Eco-Center, St. Lucie County’s environmental learning center, has several environmental events scheduled for January, including naturalist training and learning about creatures of the night.

* “Swamp Tales” continues on a new day – the first Wednesday of each month – Wednesday, Jan. 6 from 3:45 – 4:15 p.m. This free storytime is appropriate for [...]

Oxbow Eco-Center Announces December Events

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. [...]