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FPL’s Manatee Lagoon Reopens Its Doors With New

Offerings In Celebration Of The 2021/22 Manatee Season

Center Will Be Open Seven

Days A Week During Manatee

Season

As the Sunshine State anticipates the return of its favorite
marine mammal to the local waterways, Manatee Lagoon – An
FPL Eco-Discovery Center reopens the inside of its facility with
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new educational offerings and upgrades on Monday, Nov. 1.
“As we kick off manatee season, we’re excited to welcome
visitors back to Manatee Lagoon and share our new offerings and New For The 2021/22 Season
engaging programming for them to learn all about manatees,” New for the upcoming season are enhanced outdoor walking
said Pam Rauch, vice president of external affairs and economic pathways and a 3-D augmented reality solar exhibit.
development for Florida Power & Light Company (FPL). “FPL Newly planted lush landscaping of dune sunflowers and
is committed to environmental stewardship and helping to protect native Florida flowering trees join solar canopies and the new
Florida’s wildlife. Now more than ever, educating visitors on augmented reality exhibit. Visitors can use their cell phones to
manatees is key to helping protect these wonderful creatures make “Sunny” appear – a 3-D animated junior solar tree who
and the ecosystems they inhabit.” teaches about solar technology and the environmental benefits of
Florida’s manatee season runs from Nov. 15 to March 31, clean energy. It’s “info-tainment” visitors of all ages can enjoy!
during which time manatees migrate to warmer waters. When the waters of Lake Worth Lagoon dip to 68 degrees or colder, Self-Guided Tours And Virtual Visits
manatees gather in the clean, warm-water outflows surrounding Visitors who return to the indoor portion of the facility can
FPL’s Riviera Beach Next Generation Clean Energy Center, now enjoy self-guided tours at their convenience by scanning QR
adjacent to Manatee Lagoon. codes on signage around the building. Expert Manatee Masters
In addition to providing guests with panoramic views of Lake will share information on a wide range of topics. For those who
Worth Lagoon and manatees in season, the center also offers a prefer to stay home, the educational tour videos will be offered
variety of ongoing activities including free educational lectures, on Manatee Lagoon’s website.
arts and crafts and more. Waterfront Walks
Now in its sixth year of manatee education and environmental Every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 11:30 a.m.,
conservation, Manatee Lagoon is a popular community visitors can participate in short walking tours along the shoreline
destination, which makes it an ideal place for people to learn of Manatee Lagoon. Led by Manatee Masters, guests will learn
about these beloved marine mammals. FPL built Manatee more about Lake Worth Lagoon, an extraordinary 20-mile urban
Lagoon in 2016 as part of its environmental mission to teach estuary, which serves as home to all kinds of marine creatures,
the public about manatees, with a goal of inspiring communities including manatees. Programming begins Nov. 8.
to preserve and protect Florida’s environment and wildlife for Lagoonside Chats And New Outdoor Seating
future generations. Daily at 2 p.m., Manatee Masters will offer an outdoor seated
“We’re using our platform to educate visitors about what’s talk from Manatee Lagoon’s new Adirondack seating section
happening to manatees in the wild, and show them how they along the first-floor observation deck. Limited seating is available
can help,” said Sarah Marmion, manager of Manatee Lagoon. on a first-come, first-served basis. Programming begins Nov. 8.
“Although these gentle water giants are an iconic part of our
local ecosystem, it’s up to us to protect them.” FPL’s Manatee Lagoon on page 10

Pet Matters

Furry Friends Adoption, Clinic & Ranch, they are able to go to their forever homes. We simply could animals and reunite 46 lost pets with their owners. We can’t
December 2021 not accomplish all that we are able to do without the help and wait to see how much more we are able to accomplish next
support of dedicated community members like you! year with your support.
So far in 2021 we were able to provide shelter to 1,028 Some of our favorite memories from 2021
We are The Humane Society of Greater Jupiter/Tequesta
and the only no-kill shelter open to the public in northern
Palm Beach County. We’ve been rescuing, rehabilitating, and
re-homing the homeless animals in our community for more
than 40 years. Our nonprofit 501c3 organization consists of
our Jupiter based Adoption Center, Veterinary Clinic (open to
the public), Thrift Boutique, and Palm City Ranch.
We are filled with gratitude for the thoughtful support of
our friends, donors, volunteers, and staff. Thank you for caring
about the homeless animals in your community and helping
us provide them with compassionate care and shelter until

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