Oxbow Closed October 22nd to Host
"World of Away" at The Indian River Lagoon Science Festival
The Oxbow Eco-Center will be closed Saturday, October 22, 2022, as the staff host the premier of the “World of Away” eco-art exhibit at the Indian River Lagoon Science Festival. The preserve’s gardens, nature playscape and three miles of trails will remain open from sunrise to sunset.
“World of Away” is both an eco-art exhibition and educational experience. Creative, thought-provoking artistic sculptures encourage visitors to understand their personal impact on environmental and community health and get inspired to make sustainable changes that make a positive difference in their community.
Experience the “World of Away” at the Indian River Lagoon Science Festival, which takes place Saturday, October 22nd from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, around the River Walk Center, 600 N. Indian River Drive in Fort Pierce. For more information, visit www.irlsciencefest.org. The festival will feature several St. Lucie County departments including Solid Waste, Mosquito Control and the Library System. All St. Lucie County branch libraries will remain open on Saturday, October 22nd.
The Oxbow Eco-Center will reopen Tuesday, October 25th with regular hours of noon – 4:00 PM.
The Oxbow Eco-Center is home to the Environmental Education and Community Outreach Division of St. Lucie County’s Environmental Resources Department. The Oxbow is both an environmental learning center and a 225-acre nature preserve located at 5400 NE St. James Drive in Port St. Lucie. For more information, contact the Oxbow at 772-785-5833, oxbow@stlucieco.org or visit www.oxboweco.com.
