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Jupiter, Florida -- The River Center is the place to be this summer for a roster of fun, environmentally-minded activities for all ages. Water Play Days: Learn about local aquatic life with a touch tank and special crafts. All ages welcome. Dates: 7/21, 8/10. Time: 10am -12 pm $5/child. Parents Night Out: Parents can drop off the kids for an evening of fun, including arts, crafts and movies. Ages: 3-12. Date: 7/23. Time: 6pm - 9pm $25/child, $20/members Arts & Crafts: Enjoy environmentally-centered art sessions making various crafts. All ages welcome. Dates: 7/14, 8/11. Time: 9am - 10am $3/child Friends of the Loxahatchee River Monthly Meetings: There will be a break in July from the monthly meetings. The next meeting will be in August and feature
Rebecca Staneck of the South Florida Water Management District. Ms. Staneck will present "Loxahatchee Impoundment Landscape Assessment." All ages welcome. Date: 8/6. Time: 12pm - 2pm. Free event Jr. Aquarist Camp: The Junior Aquarist Program is an educational program designed to give children the opportunity to learn about native marine habitats and animals, human impacts, and how to help maintain these local treasures. Juniors experience all aspects of the River Center including food preparation, feeding, handling animals, collecting animals, tank maintenance, native gardening, and more. They also start their own fish tank to maintain throughout the program and receive a River Center T-shirt. Ages: 9-14. Dates: Every Saturday. Time: 9am - 12pm $75/per camper Regular Monthly Programs: Starfish & Coffee Storytime: Thursdays, 9:30 am Yoga for Kids: 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month, 1:30 p.m/Ages 3-10, $5/child Utterly Otterly Play: 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month, 2:30 pm/ Ages 4-8 $3/child The River Center traces the Loxahatchee River from its pristine freshwater reaches to a teeming estuary, and eventually to the Jupiter Inlet where it spills into the Atlantic Ocean. The center presents some of the largest aquatic exhibits in the area with an interactive exploration of the river, diverse wildlife and its majestic environmental value. In addition, guests learn where their water comes from, how it is consumed and recycled back into the community. There are multi-media and live aquatic exhibits, and a touch tank teeming with aquatic life. The Center offers programs for area elementary school programs and summer camp presentations. The River Center also provides learning experiences for middle and high school students, special interest groups, and non-traditional and informal learning groups. The River Center was created by the Loxahatchee River District to further awareness about the river and to foster support for its preservation. Additional sponsors include the Loxahatchee River Preservation Initiative, The Van Pelt Foundation, South Florida Water Management District, the Town of Jupiter, the Community Foundation of Palm Beach and Martin Counties, and Solid Waste Authority. Contact Information: The River Center is located at Burt Reynolds Park in Jupiter at 805 North US Highway 1, (561) 743-7123, rivercenter@loxahatcheeriver.org
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