April Volunteer Spotlight: Diane Yeaton

April Volunteer Spotlight: Diane Yeaton

Diane Yeaton is one of the most veteran volunteers at the Marine Discovery Center, and the New Englander has been instrumental in the center’s growth, starting back in the early 2000s. Whether she was answering telephones at the center, leading fundraising efforts or...
MDC Plays Host To Partners In Microplastics Research Project

MDC Plays Host To Partners In Microplastics Research Project

By Lisa D. Mickey The Marine Discovery Center’s Learning Lab was a busy place in January during a four-day microbial analysis workshop that hosted scientists from the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, as well as from the Indian River Lagoon Aquatic...
MDC March Lecture Explores Microplastics In the IRL

MDC March Lecture Explores Microplastics In the IRL

Microplastics in the Indian River Lagoon 18 March, 2021 When: Thursday, March 18 at 7:00 pm Where: This program is online via Zoom Cost: FREE | Register Now “Microplastics in the Indian River Lagoon” will be the topic of the Marine Discovery Center’s March Monthly...
Camp Costa Brings New Features to MDC’s Fishing Camps

Camp Costa Brings New Features to MDC’s Fishing Camps

By Lisa D. Mickey The Marine Discovery Center’s summer fishing camps have long been a popular activity for young anglers, but this year’s camps will get a noticeable upgrade, thanks to sponsorship by Costa. “Camp Costa – Catch What’s Out There!” will launch in June...
March Volunteer Spotlight: Chris Jenkins

March Volunteer Spotlight: Chris Jenkins

Chris Jenkins joined the Marine Discovery Center’s corps of volunteers last November, but the retired firefighter/EMT has already made a difference with his various duties at the center. You may find him power-washing out back, or leading guests through the exhibits,...
Movie by the Marsh: Hoot

Movie by the Marsh: Hoot

WHOOO’s up for a night of family fun!?   Marine Discovery Center will feature the fun, family film Hoot, presented by AdventHealth, on Friday, March 5 in the Hunter Amphitheater at MDC. This film is rated PG with a run time of 91 minutes. Join MDC for this...