The River to Sea Preserve contains wide trails, a large pond with turtles and alligators, a grassy area, access to the Intracoastal (Matanzas River) via trails, canoe and kayak ramps, and access to the ocean across the street. Exhibits will be nature-based and intergenerational.  Activities and games can be intergenerational or for children only.

Nature walks:

plants; birds; beach; flying insects (butterflies and dragonflies); enchanted woods; wildflowers

Waterway adventures:  

canoes; kayaks; river boats

Entertainment:

environmental folk singers; adventuresome pirates

Demonstrated or actual activities:

self-guided backyard activities

beach cleanups

photo shoots

native tree planting

clearing trails

removing invasive plants

building bird houses; bat boxes; butterfly shelters; bird feeders

planting seeds – flower; vegetable; melon; gourd; carrot tops; potatoes

leaf rubbing

pressed flower collages

paper making

scavenger hunts

geocaching

making kites

fish printing

Games:

Races; turtle crawls; frog jumps; tug o war

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Friends of A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway

2^nd Annual Environmental Education Fair

Friday - May 20, 2011                          10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Friday      
Invitation to Selected Schools          Free Admission

 Kid’s Ocean Day will be hosted by Friends of A1A. Two hundred  4^th graders from area schools will experience Ocean Literacy lessons up close with a field trip of memorable proportions. The day will begin with buses arriving at River to Sea Preserve East along the boardwalk where interesting learning stations will be positioned. During the three hour excursion, elementary students will learn about litter abatement, the value of ocean habitats and other conservation activities consistent with Florida School standards.

Location: River to Sea Preserve Boardwalk – (Marineland Beach ) West     9805 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Marineland

 Friday - May 20, 2011                        5 p.m. to 7 p.m. – Friday evening              
Open to the Public                              Free Admission

An Evening by the Ocean at Whitney Labs will be hosted by Friends of A1A. The general public and specifically home school students are invited to attend an evening lecture by renowned author and publisher, Frank Gromling. Topic of his talk is “Giving Nature a Hand. “  He will be The event will be in the Lohman Auditorium at the University of Florida Whitney Labs. Gromling explain the needs of Ocean Conservancy and how better to preserve our precious coastal resources. An hour before the lecture the public may view the area’s best science projects and tour the touch tanks at the Lab. After the lecture, a gathering of area environmental authors will be available for book signing. 

Out of town guests are encouraged stay the evening at area lodging at discount rates to visit the hidden treasures along the A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway. Enjoy the Friday evening lecture and Saturday fair activities.  The event signature aerial art may feature you as the star!

Location: UF Whitney Labs            
9505 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Marineland