Join us on Saturday, March 3, 2018, from 10 am - 4:00 pm at Riverview Park in Sebastian for the 26th Annual Pelican Island Wildlife Festival celebrating the 115th anniversary of the Pelican Island NWR.
President Roosevelt will join us once again as our Master of Ceremonies, to celebrate with gusto, and teach us about the history of Pelican Island and his efforts to protect its birds. President Roosevelt is brought to life for us by the country’s premier Theodore Roosevelt interpreter, Joe Wiegand (learn more about Joe at www.teddyrooseveltshow.com).
Activities will include:
-Live Wildlife Shows
-Rehabilitated Pelican release (if available)
-Environmental Exhibitors
-Arts & Crafts
-Native Plants for sale
-Kids' Activities and games
-Various Food Vendors
-Educational Presentations
-Historical Reenactments
-Raffles & Silent Auctions
-Amateur Photography Contest (Contest details here
www.firstrefuge.org/
-Boat Tours to Pelican Island (reserve your seat here www.firstrefuge.org/
The event and parking is free.
A big THANK YOU to our Sponsors and Partners for their part in making this year's festival possible. For a complete list, visit our festival page at:www.firstrefuge.org/
Sponsorship / Exhibitor / Food Vendors
There is still time to participate as a sponsor, exhibitor or food vendor. Visit our website for complete information at: www.firstrefuge.org/
Volunteer Opportunities
To help make the festival a success each year, PIPS is looking for 50 volunteers the day of the event. If you are interested in helping please visit our Festival Volunteer page at: www.firstrefuge.org/
We look forward to another great Festival and hope to see you there!
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