The Dive Shop Reboots Reef Cleanup Program By Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press Editorial Assistant The Dive Shop is open and excited to welcome Members back out to enjoy, appreciate and support the environment, after closing their doors in March... Read More »
Summer Adventures in the Redlands By Jody Steele Looking for a journey nearby this summer? The Redland area is just a short drive away up Card Sound Road. This historic area was first settled in 1898 by pioneers homesteading the... Read More »
The Hummingbird I Held in My Hand By Jim Leenhouts While I’ve had falcons on my arms and parrots on my fingers, I would wager few individuals have held any live bird cupped in their hands, let alone a Hummingbird.... Read More »
Neighbors Helping Neighbors Ocean Reef presents grant to Friends of John Pennekamp By Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press Editorial Assistant Last month, Ocean Reef Club, Ocean Reef Community Association, Ocean Reef Conservation Association, and the Rod & Gun Club presented... Read More »
The Joy of Orchids by Jody Steele A golf cart ride around Ocean Reef is a journey of beauty to behold. Our subtropical climate is perfect for orchids to thrive. These magnificent plants in a multitude of colors dwell in... Read More »
Ocean Reef Cats – A History Through Today By Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press Editorial Assistant Imagine driving through the Front Gate or even down your own street and seeing 80+ feral cats roaming around. That was the reality at... Read More »
Watching the Sun Set by Didi Streit My husband, Chris Streit, is the Commodore of the Ocean Reef Yacht Club for the 2019-2020 season. We happily were able to have most of our events before the Virus changed all of... Read More »
To Recycle, Or Not to Recycle By Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press Editorial Assistant The Garden Group recently invited Ocean Reef Solid Waste Manager Israel Salgado to give a recycling presentation at their “Talk Trash” meeting. Israel shared the important... Read More »
Nature Center’s Eco-Fair Educates on Unique Environment by Holly Houser, Ocean Reef Press Editorial Assistant Last Saturday, March 7, the Nature Center sponsored the second annual Eco-Fair on Buccaneer Island. The Fair, spearheaded by ORC Naturalist Jeanette Rivera, was designed... Read More »
Everglades Restoration Update On February 18, Everglades Foundation CEO Eric Eikenberg and Senior Scientist Steve Davis gave their annual public presentation to Ocean Reef to provide an update on the progress being made in restoration. Highlights included: 1. 2.5... Read More »