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Oxbow Offers Nature Discovery Spring Break Camp March 15th - 19th

March 4, 2021

The Oxbow Eco-Center is hosting a Nature Discovery Spring Break Camp March 15-19, 2021 from 9:00 AM to noon for children ages 9 to 11. The week will be packed full of adventure, including trail excursions, survival activities, wildlife programs, nature-related art projects and outdoor recreation.  Through this immersive experience, campers will discover the wonders of nature while gaining awareness and appreciation for our local environment.

The cost is $100 per camper. Register your child by visiting www.oxboweco.com and click on the ‘Youth Camps’ button. If you need assistance with online registration, please call our Environmental Education Coordinator, Natalie Frendberg, at 772-785-5842.

Covid-19 safety guidelines will be in place to keep everyone healthy. Campers will be required to complete a temperature check each day upon arrival. All camp activities will take place outdoors in small groups. Masks are required when social distancing is not possible. Hand sanitizer will be readily available and frequent hand washing will be encouraged.

The Oxbow Eco-Center houses the Environmental Education and Community Outreach Division of St. Lucie County’s Environmental Resources Department. The Oxbow is both an environmental learning center and nature preserve, encompassing 225 acres along the St. Lucie River and is located at 5400 NE St. James Drive in Port St. Lucie.  For more information contact the Oxbow at 772-785-5833 or oxbow@stlucieco.org or visit the website at www.oxboweco.com.