The RiverKeeper staff collected specimens from the Loxahatchee River and Indian River Lagoon to stock the tanks at the Loxahatchee River Environmental Center. Some of the specimens collected included fish and invertebrates. Visitors can now see these new residents on display. The Center also unveiled a new cypress tree exhibit that provides an overview of the river habitats and how they are connected.
The RiverKeeper staff collected specimens from the Loxahatchee River and Indian River Lagoon to stock the tanks at the Loxahatchee River Environmental Center. Some of the specimens collected included fish and invertebrates. Visitors can now see these new residents on display. The Center also unveiled a new cypress tree exhibit that provides an overview of the river habitats and how they are connected.
The RiverKeeper staff collected specimens from the Loxahatchee River and Indian River Lagoon to stock the tanks at the Loxahatchee River Environmental Center. Some of the specimens collected included fish and invertebrates. Visitors can now see these new residents on display. The Center also unveiled a new cypress tree exhibit that provides an overview of the river habitats and how they are connected.
District staff on the river. RiverKeeper spent a full day collecting specimens in the Loxahatchee River and Indian River Lagoon. Some of our prize catches were: XXXXXXXXX Stop by the River Center and say hello to our new residents. We RIVER TIDINGS
are thrilled to have them
and cannot wait to share LOXAHATCHEE RIVER ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
with you what they have
Featured Exhibit— Cypress Tree
A magnificent, seem- shaped our com- ingly real cypress tree in munity, and why full glory greets visitors they are important as they enter the exhibit to preserve. rooms. Adorned with life It will also -like wildlife, this “tree of show visitors the knowledge” details the exhibits that they exhibits to come and pro- will visit and what vides an overview of the habitats they repre- experience. sent on the Loxa- An interactive, touch hatchee River. screen monitor gives visi- The tree tors the opportunity to “bark” was molded learn about the Loxahat- from an actual cy- chee River habitats, how press tree on the they are connected, the Loxahatchee way that they have River. Exhibit 4—Cypress Tree
Special points of interest:
You Can Help the River Center • We NEED Volunteers! Please contact We Need: Jocelyn at 561-743-7123 or jocelyn@loxahatcheeriver.org • Towels • Digital Video Camera • Friends of the Loxahatchee River meetings are regularly held at the • Stackable Washer/Dryer River Center at noon on the 1st Fri- • day of the month. Visit our website for details on speakers and topics.