Mother’s Day Celebration at Manatee Lagoon

An FPL Eco-Discovery Center invites families to celebrate Mother’s Day at our beautiful waterfront location with a free, family-friendly event. Join us on Sunday, May 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an afternoon of exciting and educational activities.

 

On the second Sunday of every month, Manatee Lagoon offers Lectures at the Lagoon, which feature insightful information from a range of environmental experts. This upcoming lecture, taking place on Mother’s Day, is “Creating Vibrant, Sustainable Landscapes with Native Wildflowers, Grasses and Groundcovers.”

 

Starting at 2 p.m., this captivating lecture explores how to create thriving landscapes with native plants that bring in pollinators and butterflies. Different types of sustainable gardens will be discussed, such as creating a wildflower-filled meadow, adding groundcovers to create lively lawns full of butterflies and using native grasses to add color to any landscape. Registration for the lecture is required; click here to register.

 

Activities include:

·       Creating a unique flower bouquet to gift Mom

·       Enjoying a variety of delicious food vendors

·       Flower photo wall

·       Mia the Manatee photo ops

·       Exploring the wonders of the Lake Worth Lagoon through engaging exhibits

 

“We are excited to honor and celebrate all moms at Manatee Lagoon this Mother’s Day,” said Meredith Rollo, manager at Manatee Lagoon. “This special event is a great opportunity for families to learn something new, create lasting memories and enjoy the breathtaking beauty of our local ecosystem.”

 

This event is free and open to the public and all are welcome to join the festivities. Plus, there will be a raffle to win some amazing Manatee Lagoon goodies. Whether you’re a mom yourself or simply want to show appreciation for the moms in your life, this is a fun educational event that you won’t want to miss!

 

For more information about Manatee Lagoon’s Lectures at the Lagoon series and this Mother’s Day event, check out VisitManateeLagoon.com.

 

About Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center^®

Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center® is a free Palm Beach County educational attraction with a dedicated area to view manatees up close. The 16,000-square-foot center features engaging, hands-on exhibits for visitors to learn all about the unique creatures as well as the natural wonders of the surrounding Lake Worth Lagoon. During the colder winter months, the facility’s observation deck is the ideal spot to view manatees basking in the clean, warm-water outflows from Florida Power & Light Company’s adjacent Riviera Beach Next Generation Clean Energy Center. Manatee Lagoon also offers digital resources and educational virtual content for manatee fans near and far on its website: VisitManateeLagoon.com.

 

The center is open Tuesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., except for major holidays. During manatee season, which runs from Nov. 15 through March 31, Manatee Lagoon is open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.