City officials seek volunteers for gardening projects amid community interest in native plants.

The IRLNEP-led, three‑year NOAA grant will support 10 restoration sites and 10 subpartners across the lagoon, including targets for seagrass acreage, millions of clams and thousands of linear feet of living shoreline; permitting and NEPA reviews are the principal near‑term constraints.

Frank Trinkle presented updated El Niño forecasts and the board voted 7–0 to forward resolution NRB 2026-01 recommending a temporary emergency winter fertilizer blackout from 11/01/2026–02/28/2027, and later voted 7–0 to authorize Frank Trinkle to present the resolution and supporting materials to City Council on August 2.

At the October meeting the council approved a series of purchase orders (police vehicles, budget software, stormwater equipment and contracts) and passed Resolution R-25-12 supporting an Indian River County land-acquisition application for property on the Indian River Lagoon; all recorded votes were unanimous among the four council members present.

Participants discuss engaging children's activities like digging and face painting for Earth Day.

Kids learn about pollinators and plant care while planting African blue basil cuttings.

Advocate reports environmental improvements and invites discussion on future initiatives.

Event set for April 26, 2025, offers shredding, recycling, and entertainment options.

Organizers prioritize vendor recruitment and seed packet planning for upcoming celebration.

Volunteers, led by Donna Halloran, successfully cleared invasive plants from Pelican Island park.

Volunteers Felicia and Donna collect over 200 pounds of toxic air potatoes this weekend.