ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

The Annual Indian River Bird & Nature Art Show also included a keynote speaker and Sunset Cruise.
“Doc” Ehrhart is a zoologist, an expert in marine sea turtles, and professor emeritus and founder, of the Marine Turtle Research Group at the University of Central Florida. He has a wealth of knowledge of all things having to do with our local refuges (Pelican Island and Archie Carr) and will speak on the history of “Oak Lodge” and the role it played in their establishment, as well as the world-famous turtle nesting beaches in our area.
Sunset Wine & Cheese Cruise to Pelican Island on-board Capt. Hiram’s “River King,” Saturday, Oct. 12th, 5 to 7pm; $45/person, reservations required. Advanced reservations are required and may be made using the PayPal payment option at link. http://www.firstrefuge.org/indian-river-birding-fest-nature-art-show
Pelican Island Sunset Cruise Reservations
The tour will be conducted on the 35 passenger pontoon-style River King boat, operated by Capt. Hiram’s Resort of Sebastian. The tour departs from Capt. Hiram’s Resort at 1606 Indian River Dr. in Sebastian at 5pm!
The art Show will be open to the public Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 9-4 at the Sebastian River Art Club on Main Street. Art Sales benefit Pelican Island Preservation Society and the Art Club.