PB PERS IRL Science Festival
b'Talked with Gabby Barbarite, Ph.D., Director of Outreach & Engagement Florida Atlantic University, Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute and Dave Wood, U.S. Horticultural Laboratory, from the Indian River Lagoon Science Festival. This is the 7th annual IRL Science Fest and is happening Saturday, October 22nd from 10a-3p and 600 N. Indian River Drive, FT. PIERCE, FL. It\'s a Free event good for all ages that is put on by local scientists/educators to help educate the public and give them the opportunity to talk face to face with the scientists about their work. There are over 50 exhibitors including: Harbor Branch, UF/IFAS, USDA, Treasure Coast Beekeepers, U.S.C.G, St. Lucie County Dive Team, Audubon Society, Smithsonian Marine Station, Ox-bow Eco Center, Max Planck and Indian River State college just to name a few. They will also have food trucks and multiple stage shows throughout the day. The stage shows include Jurassic Parts Spectacular Science Show, St. Lucie Dance Theatre, Treasure Coast Wildlife Center, Ft. Pierce k-9 Demo. Listeners can get more info, sign up to be a volunteer, exhibitor by going to www.IRLSciencefest.org'