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SUMMARY:DeSoto/Riverview Pointe Preserve Tour
DESCRIPTION:Guided tour through DeSoto/Riverview Pointe Preserve with a Master Gardener Volunteer! \n\n\n\n\n\nSecond Saturday of the month (November – May)\, at 9:00am \nCasually stroll through the beautiful Riverview Pointe Preserve and learn about Florida’s native plants and inhabitants of a coastal environment. \nSuitable for all ages. \n\n\n\n\n\n>> REGISTER HERE <<< \n\nTour begins in the parking area of DeSoto National Memorial Park and enters into Riverview Pointe Preserve. \nSpecial Accommodations: \nThe University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices\, please contact our office at (941) 722-4524 at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/desoto-riverview-pointe-preserve-tour/2025-01-11/
LOCATION:Fort DeSoto Park\, 8250 Desoto Memorial Highway\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal & Wetlands,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Garden Work Day
DESCRIPTION:No experience necessary. We will be weeding\, pruning\, spreading mulch\, and learning about native plants! \nMeet near the butterfly garden which is next to the education building at the end of the parking lot. \nJoin in for as many hours as you can. \nBring gloves if you have them – the park has some that volunteers can borrow. \nQuestions/RSVP to Tabatha Spence-Hall: volunteer@pinellasnativeplants.org
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/butterfly-garden-work-day/2025-01-11/
LOCATION:Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center\, 2750 Park Trail Lane\, Clearwater\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cleanups & Restorations,Gardening & Landscaping,Insects,Threatened & Endangered Species,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:Morning Tree Walk with Will Moriaty
DESCRIPTION:Join other Pinellas FNPS members for a morning tree walk with William Moriaty\, who founded the Tampa Bay Reforestation and Environmental Effort (“T.R.E.E.”\, now part of TakeMAR) 40 years ago. He and his group of volunteers have planted over 30\,000 trees! \nThe tree walk will be held at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve in St. Petersburg.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/morning-tree-walk-with-will-moriaty/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes
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SUMMARY:Beginning Bird Walk at LLP
DESCRIPTION:Important! Pre-registration is required and participation is limited to the first 10 people who sign up. \nPlease do not attend this or any Tampa Audubon Society events if you have flu\, cold\, or covid symptoms. Tampa Audubon is committed to reducing the spread of illnesses. The health and safety of our members is of the highest priority. \nEntrance fee for park $2. Meet in the parking lot by the Visitor’s Center in Lettuce Lake Park at 8:30 a.m.  We’ll walk the boardwalk or trails\, depending on where the best birds are.  We have binoculars to loan\, and someone will have a spotting scope so you can get up really close and personal!  Bring water and a snack. \nRSVP to field trip leader\, Jim Hengelbrok at jimhengelbrok@gmail.com
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/beginning-bird-walk-at-llp/2025-01-11/
LOCATION:Lettuce Lake Conservation Park\, 6920 East Fletcher Avenue\, Tampa\, FL\, 33637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a guided tour to explore the coastal and upland ecosystems of the Weedon Island Preserve! \nParticipants will learn about the environment\, native wildlife\, and early history of Weedon Island. The total hike length will be between 1 to 2 miles and will traverse uneven\, natural paths and boardwalks so please prepare accordingly. \nThis tour is for adults and youth ages 10+. Youth must be supervised by an adult. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/naturalist-guided-tour-2-4/2025-01-11/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal & Wetlands,Geology & Geography,History & Culture,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Plantapalooza III !
DESCRIPTION:Sunken Gardens is proud to host the third annual PLANTAPOLOOZA\, a local botanical event dedicated exclusively to Florida native plants. \nOriginated by The Community Wildlife Corridor\, this event seeks to connect the wildlife populations in our largest parks with backyard native gardens. Join us as we celebrate the importance and beauty of Florida’s native plants! \n🌱 Browse unique native plants\, garden décor\, & more for sale by Tampa Bay area vendors. \n🌱 Learn from local organizations who are working hard to protect Florida’s plants & pollinators. \n🌱 Attend themed lectures by native plant experts. \n🌱 Enjoy youth workshops and activities. \n🌱 Take home free Florida native plant seedlings (while supplies last). \n🌱 Enter for a chance to win a rain barrel from the City of St. Petersburg Water Resources Department (limited quantity).\n🌿 Themed lectures:\n“The Importance of Home Landscapes in Conservation” by Craig Huegel (Lead curator at USF Botanical Gardens\, Author) \n“Salt-Tolerant Native Plants” by Amanda Streets (Owner of Living Roots Eco Design & Native Nursery)\n🪴 Featured vendors & organizations:\n–  Living Roots Eco Design & Plant Nursery\n–  Pinellas Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society\n–  Art Stone Co.\n–  Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation\n–  Little Red Wagon Native Nursery\n–  Wise Hands Native Plant Landscaping\n–  Carnivorous Plants by Kenny Coogan\n–  All Along the Treeline natural soaps\n–  JP Charisma native plant grower\n–  Rock Creations by Christine\n–  Louise’s Healing Calendula Salve\n–  Florida Wildflower Foundation\n–  Take MAR\n–  UF-IFAS Extension\n–  Pinellas County Farm Bureau\n–  Florida Nursery\, Growers and Landscape Association\n–  City of St. Pete Water Resources\nBeer\, wine\, and Italian fare by Carrabba’s will be available to purchase. \n❗️Important details:\nPLANTAPOLOOZA III is free with Gardens admission or membership. \nNOTE: We will not be processing new memberships during this special event. This helps us expedite admissions in a timely manner. We appreciate your understanding. \n***Parking is extremely limited due to our shared parking lot. We encourage guests to carpool\, ride share\, bike\, or walk to this special event!***
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/plantapalooza-iii/
LOCATION:Sunken Gardens\, 1825 4th St N\, St Petersburg\, FL\, 33704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Conservation & Ecology,Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Gardening & Landscaping,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna
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SUMMARY:Bug Investigations
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting exploration into the world of bugs! \nAges 6 yrs + \nParticipants will become junior entomologists\, discovering the fascinating lives of insects and other small creatures. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/bug-investigations/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool,Insects,Kids & Families,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Reptiles & Amphibians,Workshops & Classes,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Family Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Bring your family and join our park rangers for a monthly family night hike while enjoying some hot chocolate! \nAll ages welcome with a registered adult. Please select the correct number of participants or seats needed at the time of enrollment. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/family-night-hike-2-7/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps & Childcare,Conservation & Ecology,Exhibits,Kids & Families,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes
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