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JANUARY 2013

Thur, Jan 10

VIP Tour for HBOI/Members & Guests-Reservations required. 10am-11:30am. Meet at the Ocean Discovery Center at 9:30am. Tour: Coral Reef Research Labs.(772) 242-2559 for information and reservations.

Sat, Jan 12

Spoil Island Clean-up. Depart Johnson Education Center at 8:30am, return at 12:30pm. Call (772) 242-2559 for information and reservations.

Wed, Jan 16 - Wed, Apr 3, 2013

Ocean Science Lecture Series, each Wednesday evening at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Johnson Education Center.

Thur, Jan 17

Tour Florida's Newest Winery - Endless Summer Vineyard and Winery, Ft. Pierce. Depart HBOI at 10:30am, return at 1:00pm. $30 for members, $35 for nonmembers. Call (772) 242-2559 for information and reservations.

Thur, Jan 24

Explore the Kissimmee - Depart HBOI at 9:00am, return at 3:00pm. Transportation and lunch included. $40 for members, $50 for nonmembers. Limited seating - call (772) 242-2559 for information and reservations.

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Wed, Jan 30, 2013

OSLS *Special Guest Speaker* Dr. Rita R. Colwell, Chairman, Canon US Life Sciences, Inc. and Distinguished Professor, University of Maryland College Park and Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health. Ocean Science Lecture Series, 7 p.m. at the Johnson Education Center. Free Admission.

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Love Your Lagoon

February 6-8

Wed Feb 6 - 6:30 pm at St. Edwards School - HBOI OSLS in Partnership with the Yale Club of the Treasure Coast: Sir Peter Crane, Dean of the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies

Thursday, Feb 7 - IR Lagoon Symposium 2013 Community encouraged to “Meet the Scientists” poster session from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Friday, Feb 8 Forum on Lagoon Health 9 a.m - 12 p.m.

Friday, Feb 8 – “Love Your Lagoon” Dinner

For more information: www.indianriverlagoon.org

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2013 Ocean Science Lecture Series

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Thurs, Jan 10 VIP Tour for HBOI/Members & Guests - Reservations required . 10am-11:30am. Meet at the Ocean Discovery Center at 9:30am. Explore special spots on campus. Today’s tour: Coral Reef Research Labs. Call (772) 242-2559 for information and reservations.

Sat, Jan 12 Spoil Island Clean-up. Depart Johnson Ed Center at 8:30am and return at 12:30pm. Help Harbor Branch take care of its recently adopted spoil island in the Indian River Lagoon. Bring your water shoes, gloves, and a brown bag lunch for the cooler. We supply the ride, water and DEP staff and scientists to make it interesting. Call (772) 242-2559 for information and reservations.

Wed, Jan 16 Ocean Science Lecture Series: The History of Undersea Exploration in the US: Heroes & Highlights, Shirley Pomponi, HBOI-FAU. 4pm and 7pm, Johnson Education Center. Free admission.

Thurs, Jan 17 Tour Florida’s newest winery – Endless Summer Vineyard and Winery, Ft. Pierce. Depart HBOI at 10:30am and return at 1:00pm. Meet with the winery’s owner and vintner, and learn what a boutique winery is all about while touring and tasting. Picnic on the grounds with a tasty lunch provided by the Link Port Café (included) and do a little shopping at the gift shop. Transportation included via HBOI van. Cost: $30 for members; $35 for nonmembers. Call (772) 242-2559 for information and reservations.

Wed, Jan 23 Ocean Science Lecture Series: Developing Sustainable Land-Based Aquaculture: Harbor Branch’s Prototype IMTA System. Paul Wills, HBOI-FAU. 4pm and 7pm, Johnson Education Center. Free admission.

Thurs, Jan 24 Explore the Kissimmee. Depart HBOI at 9 am and return at 3pm. Learn about the ongoing restoration project that attracts international attention from water resource managers. A very special trip led by FAU experts at the Center for Environmental Studies. Transportation from HBOI and lunch included …it’s a day long adventure. $40 for members of the Friends; $50 for nonmembers. Limited seating so reserve NOW! Call (772) 242-2559 for information and reservations.

Wed, Jan 30 Ocean Science Lecture Series: Climate, Oceans, and Infectious Diseases: The Cholera Paradigm. Rita Colwell, University of Maryland College Park & Johns Hopkins University. 4pm and 7pm, Johnson Education Center. Free admission.

SAVE THE DATE

Mark your calendars now for February 6-8 for these special events focusing on the IR Lagoon:

¨ Wed Feb 6 - 6:30 pm at St. Edwards School - HBOI OSLS in Partnership with the Yale Club of the Treasure Coast: Sir Peter Crane, Dean of the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies

¨ Thursday, Feb 7 - IR Lagoon Symposium 2013 Community encouraged to “Meet the Scientists” poster session from 5:30 – 7

¨ Friday, Feb 8 Forum on Lagoon Health 9-noon

¨ Friday, Feb 8 – “Love Your Lagoon” Dinner

¨ For more information: www.indianriverlagoon.org