Page 14 - Stuart Exposure - May '23

Page 14, Stuart Exposure

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Children’s Garden Redesigned Loggerhead Marinelife Center

For Educational Programs Launches Contest To Win A Beach Resort & Spa beginning on the night of the wedding,
along with complimentary resort and parking fees.
And Birthday Parties Free, Sustainable Wedding this summer, either Friday, Aug. 18 or Sunday, Aug. 20.
A $45,000 value, the luxury wedding will take place
The Children’s Garden at The winner has the option to add additional services to
The Children’s Museum of Sa y “ I d o ” a t their wedding and hotel stay – at their own expense. The
the Treasure Coast continues Loggerhead Marinelife first 100 video entries will be considered and must be no
to grow and flourish. Over Center (LMC)! In longer than 45 seconds. The winner will be announced on
the years the Garden Exhibit a spe c i a l c ont e st , June 2. For official rules and regulations, visit marinelife.
has received some unique Loggerhead Marinelife org/weddinggiveaway.
one-of-a-kind installations, Center and partnered Celebrate love and support ocean and sea turtle
including a 12-foot Carrot vendors will provide a conservation with a sustainable wedding at Loggerhead
Rock Climber, a 30-foot free, sustainable luxury Marinelife Center!
Squash Slide, and 15- wedding to one lucky About Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC)
foot Bronze Bunny. The couple. To be eligible, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, located in Loggerhead
museum is super excited to participants must live in Park, Juno Beach, Fla., is a sea turtle research,
share a recent renovation Martin County or Palm rehabilitation, education, and conservation center. The
thanks in big part to Legacy Tom Smythe Beach County and create center also manages the Juno Beach Pier across the street
Donor David Smythe. a video explaining what from the park. Established in 1983, LMC seeks to promote
David’s name lives on a sustainable wedding conservation of ocean ecosystems with a special focus on
throughout the entire means to them and why they want one. Couples can threatened and endangered sea turtles. Its facilities include
Children’s Garden. David submit their video entries from April 18 through June 1 a sea turtle hospital, a research laboratory, and exhibit
was the lead donor for on LMC’s website. areas, including live sea turtles and other coastal creatures.
the outdoor educational Loggerhead Marinelife Center will host the wedding
space, contributing ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception for up to 75 guests. Photos courtesy of Loggerhead Marinelife Center
over $200,000 since the The center’s exquisite, new event space provides
garden’s groundbreaking the perfect backdrop for weddings, with indoor
in 2010. After David’s and outdoor options that have a direct view of the
passing, his son, Tom center’s outdoor sea turtle hospital. Proceeds from
Smythe, continues the Tom Sm yth, Abraham events hosted at LMC directly support ocean and
wonderful relationship Breckenridge with Allgreens sea turtle conservation and education.
with The Children’s Landscaping, Greg Kuklinski The center has partnered with vetted local
Museum. “My dad with ShadeMakers, and Tammy vendors that will provide everything the couple
always believed that Calabria with The Children’s needs for their special day. This includes
children need enriching Museum of the Treasure Coast photography by Rosina DiBello, flowers by
programs that promote Orange Blossom Florals & Event Styling, catering
health and wellness. He by Sandy James Fine Food & Productions, and
believed in the Children’s a DJ and wedding planner by Vanessa Fuller. In
Museum’s mission and he addition, the lucky couple will receive a two-night
was honored to lead the stay at the Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island
charge to see the project
thrive and grow, even after
his passing,” says Tom.
Thanks to the
generosity, time, and Meditation guest speaker at
t a l e nt dona t e d by Earth Fest 2023
Allgreens Landscaping,
ShadeMakers, Bullpen Turf and David Smythe, the Children’s
Garden has a new outdoor classroom and event space. The
beautiful new space now includes colorful sail shades, vibrant
astroturf, and natural grass beds. This newly renovated
space will be used to welcome students here for field trips,
educational programs, and guest speakers. On weekends the
space hosts outdoor garden birthday parties. It’s a great outdoor
venue with scenic river views for children’s birthday parties.
The event space is now available for birthday parties and small
event rentals.
The mission of The Children’s Museum of the Treasure
Coast is to offer children and families a place to explore and
learn through hands-on activities, educational programs and
cultural experiences.
For birthday party bookings, please contact Tom Burns
at The Children’s Museum of the Treasure Coast for more
information at (772) 225-7575, Ext. 208 or birthday@
childrensmuseumtc.org.

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