January Events at Sam's House at Pine Island

Hello and Happy Holidays Sam's Friends!

The following are the events for January.  In addition to our regular Nature Walks and House and Cabin tours, this month we have a guest presentation.  Joe Zayas, who has been an EEL Program volunteer for over 20 years, will be leading a Medicinal Plant Hike on Saturday, January 14th at 10:00 a.m.  You'll be surprised to discover all the amazing uses for the plants around us.

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Open House this past Saturday.  The event was a resounding success!  A special thank you to the Spade and Trowel Garden Club who decorated the house and cabin in holiday flare and sold handmade crafts and baked goods to benefit Sams.  These talented women raised over $600, which will be used to purchase educational supplies for future programs.

The event would not have been possible, of course, without volunteers.  A HUGE thank you to Joe Zayas, Bob Gross, Jim and Nancy Escoffier, Virginia and Ivan Moore, April Westmoreland, Fred Woelk, Dianne Kinser, Frank Fisher, Bill Quinter, Elaine Williams, and Martha Pressaro for helping everything run smoothly.  Check out our Facebook Page to see photos from the Open House.

Hope to see you all soon!

Katrina

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Sams House at Pine Island

January Events

6195 North Tropical Trail Merritt Island, FL 32953 321.449.4720 www.facebook.com/samshousepineisland

www.eelbrevard.com

Open Thursday - Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

I resolve to check out a local organization...
Native Plant Society - Monday, January 9th 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at the Melbourne Public Library at 540 E. Fee Avenue.
“From the Pleistocene to the Pioneers: The History of Pine Island and the Sams House” will be presented by Education Coordinator Katrina Morrell.


I resolve to exercise more...
Nature Walk - Friday, January 13th 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Burn calories while exploring the majestic palm hammock on our 1/2 mile nature trail. Recent sightings range from woodstorks to orchids. Led by Land Manager Scott Taylor.

I resolve to learn something new...
Medicinal Plant Hike - Saturday, January 14th 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Discover ancient and modern uses for the plants around us. Led by Joe Zayas, a volunteer with over 20 years of experience.


I resolve to explore our local history...
House and Cabin Tour - Saturday January 21st 3:00-3:30 p.m.
Education Coordinator Katrina Morrell will delve into the history of the 1875 Sams Cabin and the 1888 Sams House.