Welcome to
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.
Pelican Posts
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Vero Wetlands Comments Welcomed
Help restore the Vero Wetlands to a regional eco-tourism destination.
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April 2026 Peligram
Click the button below to read the April 2026 Peligram.
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
J.McLaughlin Spring Soirée benefits Pelican Island Audubon
J.McLaughlin Spring Soirée
Saturday May 2, 2026
12 – 4PM
J.McLaughlin
The Village Shops
6210 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL | 772-231-4887
Join us with hostess Donna Halleran, Pelican Island Audubon Executive Director, for an afternoon of sips & shopping featuring our new May collection!
10% of sales will benefit
Pelican Island Audubon Society
Summer Adventure Camps 2026
Give your child a summer of outdoor adventure, exploration, and education with one of Pelican Island Audubon’s Summer Adventure Camps!
Click a button below to learn more and to register:
2026 Summer Camp For The Lagoon
Indian River County Stormwater presents
Summer Camp for the Lagoon
July 6-17, 2026 for incoming 6th to 9th Graders
at Audubon House, 195 9th St. SE (Oslo Rd.), Vero Beach
Activities include:
- Kayaking & hiking
- Water quality sampling
- Environmental games
- Field trips to Sebastian Inlet, stormwater parks, and the Indian River County Landfill among other places
COST: $300 for 10 days
Click the button below for an online application:
CSAC Golden Impact Awards 2026
The Indian River County Children’s Services Advisory Committee Golden Impact Awards 2026 honors Pelican Island Audubon Society’s Audubon Advocate After School Lagoon Science Program.
Free Trees At Audubon House
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!
