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Pelican Island Audubon Society
Our Mission
To preserve and protect the animals, plants, and natural communities, and the land and water on which they depend in Indian River County through education, advocacy, and public awareness.
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Donate to the 7th Transforming Landscapes Conference
Please contribute to our 7th conference, “Transforming Landscapes for a Sustainable Future” to be held on Saturday, January 16, 2027. Expert speakers will cover many aspects of native plants important to humanity’s future. The importance of transforming our landscapes is to reduce our water usage, save our fragile lagoon and ponds, and bring a vision…
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October 2026 Peligram
Click the button below to read the October 2026 Peligram to learn the latest from Pelican Island Audubon.
Whether a short-term event, project, or longer-term commitment, we welcome you to join the effort.
Help get students outdoors for kayaking, bird watching, wildlife & plant identification, hiking, science education, and more
7th Transforming Landscapes Conference
7th Transforming Landscapes Conference
Saturday, January 16, 2027
Intergenerational (IG) Center 1590 9th Street SW (Oslo Rd), Vero Beach
Nurseries will have native plants for sale.
Join us and be part of the solution for a healthier environment and helping wildlife by spreading native plants throughout our residential and commercial landscapes.
Tickets are $25 and includes a box lunch. Tickets will go on sale online in the near future.
Click to download the event schedule and speaker bios.
Donations go a long way to help make this a successful event and sponsors can have a table at the conference to promote their organization along with receiving free tickets. Please click the button below to make a donation to the event:
Camp Wild Roots 2026
Camp Wild Roots 2026
Connect. Explore. Rewild.
A Nature Day-Camp Experience for Adults
at Audubon House, 195 9th St. SE (Oslo Rd), Vero Beach
Hiking, nature photography, silly games, watercolors, birding, kayaking, s’mores, and so much more!
November 6 -8, 2026
Friday, November 6 from 1PM to 8PM
Saturday, November 7 from 9AM to 5PM
Sunday November 8 from 9AM to 1PM
Birding Classes with Alexis Peralta
Adult Intro to Birding Classes
Course instructor: Alexis Peralta
Course of 4 Saturday Classes
$95 for Pelican Island Audubon members
$125 for non-members – included membership
This is a hybrid course including classroom & field activity.
No supplies or equipment required.
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Birding 2.0 Advanced Birding Course
Course instructor: Alexis Peralta
Saturday Classes, February 13, 20, & 27
Enhance & improve your birding knowledge & skills. Topics include bird language, changing plumage, & more!
Hybrid course including classroom & field activity.
No supplies or equipment required.
$95 for Pelican Island Audubon members
$125 for non-members – included membership
The Sunnyside of Indian River County
The Sunny Side of IRC spotlights innovative programs taking place around Indian River County. This episode features IRC County Commissioner Laura Moss, Pelican Island Audubon Executive Director Donna Halleran, and Pelican Island Audubon Environmental Educator Jennifer Satterly talking about the Audubon Advocate environmental education afterschool program.
Free Trees At Audubon House
New Hours for the Native Plant Nursery:
Monday & Wednesday – 9AM – 11AM
Saturday – 9AM – Noon
Purchase these two great books about our local area
Pelican Island Audubon Society has produced two great books about our local area. The first is Reflections of Blue Cypress by Richard & Juanita Baker filled with photographs, poetry, and the history of Indian River County’s Blue Cypress Lake and the headwaters of the St. Johns River.
The second book is Florida Birds Exposed by Juanita Baker features the birds of our local area as seen through the lenses of local photographers. Learn about our local birds and view images of them in this lavishly produced book.
Both books are also for sale at Audubon House.
Follow along with Peli the Pelican
Peli – The Pelican from Pelican Island Audubon Society will be using the outdoors as a regular learning space! Peli is excited to begin her Epic 80-Day Outdoor Adventure Challenge -; an 80 day commitment to visit historical sites, nature areas, birding spots, and other wondrous places in Indian River County while learning outside.
There will be several opportunities to meet Peli in the next 80 days, as she travels to different events. Her Epic 80-day adventure will end on Saturday, December 9th with a celebratory Peli Bingo Event at the Audubon House. Keep track of the clues Peli talks about in her daily posts to win prizes! Open to all ages!
