Spoil Island Enhancement Volunteer Days

Contact

Marc Virgilio - Spoil Island Coordinator
DEP Office of Coastal and Aquatic Managed Areas
Indian River Lagoon Aquatic Preserves
3300 Lewis Street
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
(772) 429-2995 or (321) 953-5008

Locations

Date and Time

• Sat, Mar 9, 8:30 am- noon, St. Lucie County
• Sat, Apr 13, 8:30 am - noon, Indian River County

Description

Come spend a Saturday on a spoil island! Help build recreational structures, remove exotic plant species, plant natives, remove trash and enjoy the great outdoors. Stay for trail walking, fishing, or just to relax and take in the scenery.

Be sure to wear shoes/clothes that can get dirty. Rain dates are 1 week from scheduled event. Gloves, drinks, and sunscreen will be provided. Please RSVP if you plan on attending. Spoil island destinations may change.

If you are interested in Volunteer Days, please send an email with your contact information to the Spoil Island Coordinator at IRLAP@dep.state.fl.us and you will be added to the Volunteer Days distribution list. You will also be asked to fill out a Volunteer Application Agreement prior to the start of the event. If you have additional questions, please contact Marc Virgilio at (321) 953-5008. You can reach him the morning of the event at (321) 243-5419.

More information is available at Indian River Lagoon Spoil Island Workgroup.

Notice: Program activities are subject to change. Please call for verification.