Quarterly Calendar of Events
October
Oct. 20, 8:30am-4:30pm, Aquifer Storage Recovery V, Information-Exchange Conference, Holiday Inn Busch Gardens. Topics include aquifers, regulations, arsenic and other issues. Organized by the American Ground Water Trust and cosponsored by Florida Department of Environmental Protection/Florida Geological Survey and US Geological Survey. For more information, visit www.agwt.org.
Oct. 22, Florida Educator Aquatic Species Collection Permit Workshop, 10am-noon.The Florida Marine Science Educators Association and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission developed this workshop for educators who collect aquatic species for educational purposes. Educators who complete this workshop receive a collection permit from FWC allowing them to collect restricted species. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call 727-453-6800.
Oct. 23, Fall Wine and Cheese Sunset Cruise with St. Petersburg Audubon Society, 5:30-7pm, Merry Pier, 801 Pass-a-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach. Boat tour of intracoastal waterway, ending with sunset over Shell Key. Space is limited, so make reservations early. For more information, call Barb Ranck at 727-374-7039.
Oct. 23, Starkey Wilderness Preserve Field Trip with the Florida Native Plant Society. Carpool will meet at Perkins Cake & Steak at 8am at the intersection of US Hwy 19 and Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard in Clearwater. For more information, call 727-544-7341 or visit pinellas.fnpschapters.org.
Oct. 27 & 28, 32nd Annual Conference on Ecosystems Restoration and Creation Tampa Riverwalk Hotel. A national forum to exchange results on the latest scientific research on restoration, creation and management of not only freshwater and coastal wetland systems but total ecosystems including upland and transitional areas. For more information, visit www.hccfl.edu/depts/detp/ecoconf.html or call 813-253-7523.
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RAINFOREST MASKS OF THE BORUCAN INDIANS OF COSTA RICA
October 21, 6:30-8:30pm Rainforest Masks of the Borucan Indians of Costa Rica exhibit opens at the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center. A remarkable exhibit featuring intricately handcrafted masks created by the Borucan people of Costa Rica. These ceremonial masks are hand carved using century-old traditions, and the sale of these beautiful works of art has become central to the economic stability of the Borucan people. Through October, two master Borucan carvers will conduct public demonstrations and teach classes. The exhibit continues through December 18. Pre-registration is required for the opening.
Sun., Oct. 23, 2:00-3:00pm and Fri., Oct. 28, 6:30-7:30pm. Lauren Jawer of Mariposa Indigenous Art introduces visitors to the beautiful and decorative ceremonial masks of the Borucan people of Costa Rica. Pre-registration is appreciated.
Oct. 26 and Oct. 29, 10:00am-3:00pm. Mask Painting Classes with Borucan Artists. Participants, under the watchful eye of the master Borucan carvers, paint their own miniature mask. The fee, which includes lunch and all supplies, is $75. Recommended ages: 12 and up. Pre-registration is required.
For more information, call 727-453-650 or visit www.weedonislandcenter.org.
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Oct. 29, Give A Day For The Bay, 9am-1pm. Brazilian pepper-bashing volunteer workday, sponsored by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program at E. G. Simmons Park in Ruskin. To volunteer, call 727-893-2765 or email nanette@tbep.org.
Oct. 29th, Hillsborough River State Park, Spirit of the Woods/Outdoor Expo, 9am-4pm. Program includes vendors and organizations providing environmental education and highlighting various aspects of outdoor recreation. For more information, call 813-987-6771 or visit www.floridastateparks.org.
Oct. 29, 12th Annual Monofilament Clean Up. Audubon of Florida and Tampa Bay Watch team up with boat owners and captains to help clean up monofilament fishing line at selected bird nesting islands throughout the central Gulf coast area. Boat captains will be assigned a site close to their residence or favorite launching ramp and can participate anytime during the day. Volunteers can be matched to boats as necessary. Reservations are required. For more information, contact Kendall Sanderson at 727-867-8166 or ksanderson@tampabaywatch.org.
Oct. 31-Nov. 2, Sustainable Beaches Conference, Renaissance Vinoy Resort, 8:30am-5pm. A series of seminars bringing together professionals responsible for clean beach management and sustainability. Hosted by the Clean Beaches Council and co-sponsored by the USGS Center for Coastal and Watershed Studies, Minerals Management Services and US Army Corps of Engineers. For more information, visit www.cleanbeaches.org.
November
Nov. 5th, 12th Annual Fish Head Ball, 7-11pm, Palazzo Di Oro, 3600 34th St. S, St. Petersburg. Advance tickets are $30 per person or $40 at the door, if available. Fabulous food and refreshments from local restaurants, a pirate costume contest, games and prizes. All proceeds will benefit the educational programs of The Pier Aquarium. For more information, call 727-894-1503.
Nov. 5-6, Art Harvest,Highlander Park in Dunedin. The Southwest Florida Water Management District's Water Conservation Restroom will be at this juried art show to educate participants on the importance of water conservation.
Nov. 5, 9am, Key Vista County Park Field Trip with Florida Native Plant Society. Barbara Hoffman will guide members and guests through a lovely waterside park. For more information, contact Bill Bilodeau at 727-322-9695 or billbilodeau@earthlink.net.
Nov. 10, Agency on Bay Management, 9am-noon, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. For more information, call Suzanne Cooper at 727-570-5151, ext. 32.
Nov. 12, The SS American Victory, 8am-4pm. World War II era merchant ship under restoration in Tampa sets sail on a special day cruise. Group rates are available. For more information, call 813-228-8766 or visit www.americanvictory.org.
Nov. 15, Manatee Awareness Coalition, 4-6 pm, Weedon Island Nature Preserve. For more information, call 727-893-2765.
Nov. 19, Blackburn Point, 9:30-11:30am. Explore the marine life of Sarasota Bay shorelines. Collect, identify, and learn about local fish and invertebrates with American Littoral Society biologists. For more information, call 941-366-9479.
Nov. 19, Beginning Birding 101, Part I, St. Petersburg Audubon Society program at Boyd Hill Nature Park, 8 a.m. Are you a new birder who wants to learn more? Open to all ages. Bring binoculars if you have them, some binoculars available to loan. Pack a lunch. For more information, contact Doug Clark at 727-398-1871.
Nov. 30, 3-5 p.m. Tampa Bay Estuary Program Community Advisory Committee, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. For more information, visit www.tbep.org or call 727-893-2765.
December
Dec. 3, 10am-2pm Grand Opening of Tampa Bay Watch's Education & Marine Center, Tierra Verde, just before the entrance to Fort De Soto Park. Your chance to take a peek inside the new Marine Education Center and learn more about what Tampa Bay Watch is doing to restore the bay.
Dec. 3, Beginning Birding 101, Part II, St. Petersburg Audubon Society program at Ft. DeSoto County Park. Meet 8am by the flagpole at park headquarters. Open to all ages. Some binoculars available to loan. Pack a lunch. For more information, call Mauri Peterson at 727-398-4124.
Dec. 8, Agency on Bay Management, 9am-noon, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. For more information, call Suzanne Cooper at 727-570-5151, ext. 32.
Dec. 10, New Pass (Longboat Key), 9:30-11:30am. Explore the marine life of Sarasota Bay shorelines with American Littoral Society biologists. For more information, call 941-366-9479.
Dec. 10-11, Wet Wild and Woodsy, Camp Honi Hanta, Bradenton, FL. Sponsored by Southwest Florida Water Management District, Girl Scouts of Gulf Coast Florida and Project WILD, Project WET. A four-in-one training opportunity where participants learn how to incorporate environmental conservation and water resources into Girl Scout activities. Registration is limited to 80 Girl Scout leaders, trainers and high school girls. For more information, contact Sherry Kessel (adult workshops) or Kathleen O'Leary (high school workshops) at 941-921-5358 or sherryk@gsgcf.org or kathleeno@gsgcf.org.
Dec. 31, Second Annual New Year's Eve Bash. Florida Aquarium, 9pm-1am. Music, fireworks over the channel, food throughout the aquarium and a champagne toast at midnight. Ages 21 and older only. For more information, call 813-273-4000.
Coming in January
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TECO Manatee Viewing Center 20th Anniversary Celebration.
Jan. 13-14, The event includes activities, educational exhibits, games, and food. Radio Disney will be on hand to provide contests, games and lots of fun. For more information, call Cheryl Johnson at 813-630-6972 or cejohnson@tecoenergy.com. |
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