Treasure Coast Almanac

17/10/2025

A Decade of Discovery: The Indian River Lagoon Science Festival Turns 10! Mark your calendars for the best fest on the Treasure Coast. Saturday, October 25 join the IRL Science Festival for a fun day of discovery and learning adventure for the whole family.

16/10/2025

We're closing out 2025 in the dark!. This issue, just in time for earlier night skies, celebrates the magic and beauty of dark skies and why they're so important. Pick up your free copy today!

16/10/2025

🍂🕊️ Florida’s Fall Forecast: 100% Chance of Feathers! 🕊️🍂

While most Floridians are glued to the radar watching for hurricanes this time of year, there’s another kind of radar lighting up the skies—bird migration radar! Each night, millions (yes, millions!) of birds are winging their way south, using the stars and coastline as their guide. Learn more about how to keep track of this spectacular event LIVE!

16/10/2025

🦇 It’s that time of year when bats get a spooky reputation—but at McKee Botanical Garden, they’re celebrating these nighttime neighbors for all the right reasons! 🌙

Just in time for Halloween, McKee has installed a new bat house to welcome these amazing pollinators and pest controllers. Bats can eat up to 1,000 mosquitoes an hour, helping keep our gardens more enjoyable and our bodies safer!

So this spooky season, let’s give bats a little love—they’re not scary, they’re superheroes of the night!

McKee Botanical Garden recently announced an exciting new partnership with Lubee Bat Conservancy, the only U.S.-based organization dedicated exclusively to saving bats, conserving ecosystems, and inspiring stewardship worldwide. Together, the two organizations are working to protect Florida’s nati...

29/08/2025

Happy Labor Day weekend to all Treasure Coast worker AND volunteers. Relax. Enjoy. Repeat. All weekend!

29/08/2025

Beat the late summer heat and go check out this incredible exhibit happening now at the Vero Beach Museum of Art. Paintings by Annie Blazejack and Geddes Levenson reveal an artistic 'conversation' rooted in nature.

A Tangled Plot: Works by Annie Blazejack and Geddes Levenson, an original exhibition on view at the Vero Beach Museum of Art (VBMA) is currently on display through October 5, 2025. In more than 40 paintings and mixed-media works, the duo reveals their unique and highly collaborative artistic process...

29/08/2025

Butterflies are some of the world's most important pollinators. How much do you know about butterflies in Florida? Check out the Almanac's summer trivia quiz about these beautiful creatures.

Butterflies are colorful creatures, important pollinators, clever survivors, and some are long-distance travelers. From their delicate wings to their surprising life cycles, butterflies in Florida and beyond are full of fascinating secrets. Let's unveil some of them here in our latest Treasure Coast...

31/05/2025

Did you catch our story about single stream recycling and the inner workings of the only MRF on the Treasure Coast? Here's an opportunity to learn more about how you can make simple practical changes in your everyday consumption habits to reduce your plastic footprint. You can check out our companion story (link in replies) "My Plastic Diet" and then join Heather Stapleton this coming week for a deeper dive that will include a live Q&A! It's free to attend though registration is required. Sign up soon- our choices matter.

Join Heather Stapleton on an eye-opening journey as she uncovers the surprising realities of single-stream recycling. Initially designed to simplify recycling and increase participation, this system has unfortunately led to a decrease in actual recycling rates. Most plastics are either downcycled or not recycled at all. Heather will share her inspiring story of drastically cutting down her plastic use. Through each successful change, she found a sense of empowerment and a deeper connection to the environment. Learn practical tips and strategies to reduce your plastic footprint and join a community of like-minded individuals committed to making a positive impact. Don't miss this chance to transform your habits and contribute to a cleaner, healthier planet. Your choices matter, and together, we can inspire change!

Get registered: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BlGggSyiTDGcQFHj-Z685A

30/05/2025

Do you know what happens to your curbside recycling on the Treasure Coast? Take a look behind the curtain with Heather Stapleton as she shares a fascinating and revealing look at the Treasure Coast's only Material Recovery Facility (MRF). Learn all about the hope, chaos and hard truths about recycling. Link in replies.

19/05/2025

In Florida, everything grows like weeds—until it doesn’t! Are some of your plants looking a little weak and damaged? Before you reach for the pesticides, consider some more adventurous options for taming your jungle. Check out our latest Discover Native Gardening article from the Spring 2025 issue of Treasure Coast Almanac. Link below.

19/05/2025

Florida lawmakers are still trying to change the state bird. Spoiler alert: the bill has been indefinitely postponed again but here is some of the "colorful" background. Link in replies.