This Saturday, June 8th, is World Oceans Day where people around the world celebrate and honor the ocean.

Celebrations begin at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center in Boca Raton on 9 am on Saturday and then again at noon on Sunday. The day’s activities include: coloring activities, learning experiences, games and activities, a chance to create recycles artwork, take a picture with the sea turtle mascot Luna, tour the Nature Center, Food trucks and much more.

The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is celebrating by hosting a Beach Clean Up on Saturday morning at 8:30 am. Those who wish to attend are asked to bring a bucket and gloves to help keep our beaches and oceans clean from litter and trash. The Loggerhead Marinelife Center is also hosting several other…

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Join the group from Blue Friends and Lynne Wells on the third Saturday of the month for the monthly Beach Clean Up. This Saturday, June 8th is the next clean up on Juno Beach.

The cleanup starts at 8:30 am and the cleanup last approximately an hour. Following will be a light breakfast provided and sponsored by Whole Foods Market in Palm Beach Gardens and Another Broken Egg Café in Jupiter. Complimentary coffee will be provided by Oceana Coffee.

You are asked to bring gloves, a bucket, closed toed shoes to help clean up the beach and help keep our beaches clean for the sea turtles and other Marinelife.

To participate in the Beach Clean Up, please RSVP to Lynne at bluefriends@marinelife.org. For more information about the event, click here.

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting two Lighthouse Sunset Tours this month of June.

During the tour, visitors climb the 105 steps to the top of the Lighthouse tower and see the spectacular views of Jupiter and the ocean. Visitors will even get a change to watch and see how the Jupiter Light turns on to light up the sky and get a tour of the Watch room to see how everything works.

The tours are approximately 75 minutes long and cost $20 dollars to attend and $15 dollars for Lighthouse Members. The tours start at 7:30 pm and are weather permitting, so be sure to check back and visit their website for updates. Tickets are required and can be purchased online. Are all welcomed to attend, and children must be 48 inches tall and accompanied by…

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The Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse and Museum is hosting their reoccurring Twilight Yoga at the Light several times this June. 

Come and experience the relaxation and serenity of Yoga on the Lighthouse Deck while watching the sunset and overlooking the water. The yoga class is taught by Mary Veal and all levels of yoga are encouraged and welcomed to attend. 

The class cost $10 dollars per person and you are asked to bring your own yoga mat, water bottle and a flashlight. The class will meet 10 minutes prior to the class start time. The classes are weather permitting so be sure to check their website for more information. 

The class starts at 7 pm and last approximately an hour. 

The next Twilight Yoga At The Light classes are:
Monday, June 3rd: 7 pm
Monday,…

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Pontoon boats have been more popular in the marine industry for recreational boating. Pontoon boats are very popular among large parties and families because of the large amount of space, easiness to get in and out off, and storage.

Pontoon boats are the perfect way to get out on the water and sight see up and down the intracoastal. The boats range in feet and some can hold up to 50 or more people and have become the newest trend for special events, parties and tours.

The Pontiki, docked at Harbourside Place and the Square Grouper in Jupiter. The Pontiki is the ultimate fleet of party pontoons perfect for private or public events. Some of their popular cruises include: Sunset Cruises, Friends and Family Cruises, Fool Moon Cruises, Wine Down Wednesday…

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School is coming to an end in Palm Beach County and what better way to spend your summer than at one of several Summer Camps aimed children of all ages.

Here are some of the Summer Camps going on this summer in Palm Beach County.

Palm Beach Zoo: Go Wild at the Summer Zoo Camp. Those who attend will get an up-close encounter with the animals, behind the scenes tours, arts and crafts, educational activities, science experiments and much more. The Summer Camp for ages 5 to 10 years old starts on June 3rd through August 9th, Monday through Friday. The Summer Camp for ages 11 to 14 starts on June 17th through August 2nd, Monday through Friday. For more information about the camps, click here.

Junior Marine Biologist Summer Camp: The Loggerhead Marinelife…

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The Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium and the Loggerhead Marinelife Center have partnered together to create the Turtle Wars event at the stadium on Saturday, June 1st.

Turtle Wars is an event going on during the Jupiter Hammerheads and the Daytona Tortugas baseball game and helps promote sea turtle and ocean conservation with benefits going to the Loggerhead Marinelife Center.

For the game, the Jupiter Hammerheads will be changing their name to the Loggerheads. The Loggerheads will also feature a new jersey that will have loggerhead turtles on them in bright orange and blue colors.

The baseball game starts at 5:30 pm and the ticket prices start at $ 9 dollars. To purchase tickets for the game, click here. There will also be a game worn jersey auction with…

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This Saturday marks the first summer Turtle Walk hosted by the Loggerhead Marinelife Center. The Turtle Walk is a unique program that allows visitors to observe and learn about the nesting and egg laying process of sea turtles that nest along the shores of Juno Beach.

The night is designated to a special section of the beach where the sea turtle nests are. Guests who attend will receive a brief presentation on the sea turtles and get to experience an after-hour tour to view the turtles housed in the Loggerhead Marinelife Center. Once a loggerhead sea turtle is found on the beach and begins the egg laying process, the group is led down to the beach by Marinelife staff to witness the process.

Turtle Walks are $20 dollars for non-members and $18 dollars…

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Throughout the summer, several Palm Beach County hotels are offering special deals and discounts to expend your stay. You can book any where from two to seven nights and get one night free at select hotels and resorts.

PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens is offering a third night free when booked two or more nights at the home to the Honda Classic Golf Tournament. The hotel is home to a great spa, sports and racquet club, a large zero-entry pool, and is home to five championship golf courses.

The Breakers, the iconic Palm Beach Hotel sits on a half mile of private beach and offers 36 holes of championship golf, state of the art spa, shopping, water sports, great dining at one of several restaurants located onsite and much more. The…

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The Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach offers their daily Public Guided Tours of the Sea Turtle Research and Rehabilitation Center. The tours are offered seven days a week and visitors will get an up-close opportunity to see the Marinelife and sea turtles housed in the center.

The Public Guided Tours are open to the public and all are welcomed to attend. The tours last approximately an hour long. The next tour is today, Tuesday, May 21st at 2 pm.

The tours are led by the educational experts and staff of the Marinelife Center to answer all of your questions about the sea turtles and Marinelife.
The tours cost $10 dollars per adults and $5 dollars for children under 8 years old. The Tours are limited to 15 people and you are asked to register…

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