Mr. Clarke’s science classes at Performance Base Preparatory Academy made a recent trip to the Manatee Center and afterward paid a quick visit to the nearby “Seven Gables House”. Students first attended an outdoor lecture by Elyse Geraghty, the educational director at the Manatee Center, where they learned about manatee physiology, habitat, and evolutionary development. Afterward, students explored the indoor facility in which they observed, analyzed, and even interacted with some particular displays. Upon conclusion of the indoor tour, Mr. Clarke’s class exited and took a “walking tour” where they were able to observe manatees in their natural environment. Finally, students were afforded the opportunity to visit the nearby “Seven Gables House” followed by a scenic lunch at the outside pavilion at the Fort Pierce City Marina.
