PB PERS Indian River Lagoon Science Festival24

Talked with Jasmine Fox, Smithsonian Marine Station in Ft. Pierce.  They are one of the exhibitors at this year's Indian River Lagoon Science Festival.  The festival is happening on Saturday October 26th from 10a to 3p and is free.  There is free parking in the downtown Ft. Pierce Parking Garage with a free shuttle service to the festival.  They have over 90 exhibitors. One of the Smithsonian Marine station's interative exhibits is controling undwater remote vehicles.  FAU Harbor Branch is bringing their Marine Mammal Rescue Ambulance.  Oxbow Eco center is displaying huge art sculptures called "World Away" maybe from trash collected from the beaches, parks, ocean, etc.  Kids can "spend the day as a sea turtle scientist" with the Ecological Assoc. They can check out forensic science, food science, recycling, and see some amazing stage shows and experience animal encounters.  IRL Fest also has food trucks and lots of volunteer opportunities this year.  For more info, listeners can go to https://irlsciencefest.org.