Each year the Council & Center offer educational and community activities that help promote environmental education among both youth and adults. Visit the event pages below to learn more! Check back often for date updates!
Grandparents’ Day- February 8, 2025, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Calling all grandparents! Join us at the Center for a day of family fun. The Center will be open from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. Hope to see you there! Click here for more.
Dirty River Jam, presented by Tako Tiki benefiting the Environmental Studies Council-
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Tako Tiki presents the 5th Dirty River Jam on Saturday, March 29th, from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. This all-day event is dedicated to raising awareness and supporting the Environmental Studies Council. This year’s event features an exciting lineup of live music, tasty food and beverages, interactive art, vendors and family-friendly activities, making it an experience for all ages. Live music all day, kids zone, raffle, live auction, and more! Click here for more information.
Spring Celebration- April 5, 2025, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Come check out our Spring Celebration for a day of free fun at the Center! The Center will be open on Saturday, April 5th, from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. More updates to come!
Turtle Walks- June 2025
The Environmental Studies Council hosts two sea turtle nesting walks at the Environmental Studies Center each summer. Nesting walk dates will be announced with tickets available for purchase in May 2025.
Fall Open House- 2025 Date TBD
Mark your calendars and come see why the ESC is the place to be! Check back later this year for an update.
Youth Driven Cinema, K-12 Environmental Film Festival
The mission of YDC is to engage the youth of Martin County in community involvement and environmental awareness through the arts and sciences. Click here to learn more.
Summer Day Camp (June and July)- Registration opens March 5, 2025 at 8:00 am
The Center hosts a popular summer camp program during the months of June and July, where students can participate in seining, fishing, snorkeling, and trips to St. Lucie Inlet State Park, Jonathan Dickinson State Park, Bathtub Reef Beach, Dubois Park, and Coral Cove Park. The camps are one-week sessions offered during the months of June and July. Click here for sign up and more information.
OTHER EVENTS:
Camp W.E.T. (Water – Environment – Technology)
This grant-funded program consists of three two-week sessions of active classroom lessons and intense hands-on field investigations. Students are selected by teachers for their enthusiasm for marine science and many receive scholarships from the Council to participate!
Hall of Fame Garden
The Council has honored recently deceased local men and women who were environmentalist who made an impact on our community. A plaque in their honor is added to the Hall of Fame Garden in front of the campus at the Environmental studies Center. The ceremony honoring the individual is held in November, though not every year.