July 2026 events; Attract Wildlife seminar at North IRC Library, City Proclamation in honor of Mangrove Day, both on 7/22/26, Free Trees too!

Greetings. thanks for visiting my blog. Here are the latest activities you can avail your self of. The first one will have good educational aspects for some volunteer projects. My plan is to have a community engagement table for the Green Team volunteers. '

A special program "Attract Wildlife" learnng seminar from the Master Gardeners Florida Friendly Landscaping program. Starts 10:30 am 7/22/2026

North Indian River County Library 1001 Sebastian Boulevard Sebastian, FL 32958

On July 22nd, the Marine Resources Council will be at the City Council meeting for a Mangrove Proclamation in honor of Mangrove Day, which is July 26th this year! Please tune in at 6 PM on Wednesday July 22nd via Zoom, Facebook, YouTube, or in person to hear the Proclamation. Click Zoom HERE

The Pelican Club is currently giving away Bald Cypress trees for free:

Nursery Hours: Monday & Wednesday - 9AM to 11AM Saturday - 9AM to Noon

Bald cypress trees (Taxodium distichum) offer significant benefits in Florida, acting as excellent, low-maintenance trees for flood-prone landscapes, erosion control, and wildlife habitats. They are highly resilient to hurricanes, thrive in waterlogged or acidic sandy soils, improve water quality through filtration, and provide stunning autumn color with their deciduous needles.

Erosion Control and Water Management: Their extensive root systems stabilize soil along shorelines, protecting banks from erosion. They also act as natural sponges, absorbing high quantities of water and mitigating flooding. Low Maintenance and Adaptability: While they thrive in water, bald cypress trees can adapt to drier sites once established. They require minimal pruning and are highly resistant to pests and diseases. Environmental Impact: These trees are effective at carbon sequestration, with one tree potentially offsetting hundreds of pounds of carbon over its lifetime.