BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bay Soundings - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://baysoundings.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bay Soundings REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T030931 CREATED:20240715T214925Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240715T214925Z UID:26606-1721458800-1721494800@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Third Saturdays at Pinewood Cultural Park DESCRIPTION:Three for one fun at the Florida Botanical Gardens\, Creative Pinellas and Heritage Village!\nCelebrate at Pinewood (Florida Botanical Gardens\, Creative Pinellas\, Heritage Village) every Third Saturday of the month. \nAt the Florida Botanical Gardens (Open 7 AM-5 PM):\nVisit the new Majeed Discovery Garden\, a 2+ acre addition\, connecting children to nature. Our Children’s Garden Educator is hosting a variety of preschool and family programs in the Majeed Discovery Garden on topics like sustainability\, sensory exploration\, and more. Visit the Event Calendar on our website at www.flbgfoundation.org/events to view all of the programs offered in our Majeed Discovery Garden. For more information\, visit www.flbgfoundation.org/childrensgarden. \nAt Creative Pinellas (Open 10 AM-5 PM):\nVisit the Gallery at Creative Pinellas for two must-see exhibitions! Catch the 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition before it ends on July 21st. Also on display is Threads of Nature: Art Inspired by the Florida Botanical Gardens\, featuring works by the Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild that capture nature’s beauty. Feeling inspired? Stop by our drawing room to unleash your inner artist. Free admission and fun for the whole family! For more information: www.creativepinellas.org. \nAt Heritage Village (Open 10 AM – 4 PM):\nExplore the past at Pinellas County’s 21-acre living history museum! Step back in time and take a docent tour of select historic buildings\, visit Pinellas County’s oldest structure\, and peruse locally-made artisan gifts and souvenirs at the gift shop. Interested in learning more? The Heritage Village app features self-guided walking tours and archival photographs and information about your favorite Heritage Village buildings\, historic figures\, and artifacts! Download the app for free in your preferred mobile app store by searching “Heritage Village”. Heritage Village is free to visit\, pet-friendly\, and perfect for all ages! For more information: www.heritagevillagefl.org/ URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/third-saturdays-at-pinewood-cultural-park/ LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Arts, Music & Literature,Coastal & Wetlands,Exhibits,Gardening & Landscaping,History & Culture,Kids & Families,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Photography END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T110000 DTSTAMP:20260519T030931 CREATED:20241227T195243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T195243Z UID:27289-1737190800-1737198000@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Rye Preserve Tour DESCRIPTION:Guided tour through Rye Preserve with a Master Gardener Volunteer! \n\n\n\n\n\nThird Saturday of the month (January – May)\, at 9:00am. \nTake a hike through upland habitats along the beautiful Rye Preserve and learn about Florida’s native plants\, natural history\, and early settlement of the area. \nSuitable for all ages. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \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/rye-preserve-tour/ LOCATION:Rye Preserve\, 905 Rye Wilderness Trail\, Parrish\, FL\, 34219\, United States CATEGORIES:Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T120000 DTSTAMP:20260519T030931 CREATED:20250223T193317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T193317Z UID:27546-1742029200-1742040000@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Orchid Repotting Clinic DESCRIPTION:Lighthouse Bldg @ FL Botanical Gardens\, 12211 Walsingham Rd\, Largo\, FL 33778\, USA \n\n\n\n\n\n\nOverwhelmed by how to repot your orchid? Let the Florida West Coast Orchid Society help! \nThe FWCOS will be hosting their annual Orchid Repotting Clinic on March 15\, 2025 at the Lighthouse Building in the Florida Botanical Gardens. \nFor a nominal fee to cover the supplies\, we will repot your orchid while you watch and learn! \nThis event goes from 9am until Noon\, or whenever we run out of supplies. (Not to go later than noon.) \nFWCOS will repot your orchid while you watch and learn!\nIt will be held at the Lighthouse Building at the Florida Botanical Gardens. The closest parking lot is the side entrance parking lot off of Walsingham Road (not Ulmerton Rd)\, across from Walsingham Park. \n12211 Walsingham Road URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/orchid-repotting-clinic/ LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Crafts & Hobbies,Gardening & Landscaping,Workshops & Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T110000 DTSTAMP:20260519T030931 CREATED:20250222T183438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T183438Z UID:27490-1742031000-1742036400@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Tiny Wildlife Walk DESCRIPTION:Join naturalist Liz Childress on a walk to look for little creatures and discover the hidden beauty of the Weedon Island Preserve. \n\n\nWildlife abounds at the Weedon Island Preserve\, especially the tiny kind\, like butterflies\, bees\, and other invertebrates. Join naturalist Liz Childress on a walk to look for little creatures and discover the hidden beauty of the Preserve. Don’t forget to bring your camera! \nNote: The total walk length will be variable\, but no more than a mile or so. We will traverse uneven\, natural paths and boardwalks so please prepare accordingly. \nThis tour is best suited for adults and youth ages 10+. Youth must be supervised by an adult. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/tiny-wildlife-walk/ LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Insects,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Wildlife END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T113000 DTSTAMP:20260519T030931 CREATED:20250308T205104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250308T205104Z UID:27584-1742032800-1742038200@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Colony Watch Training TBP DESCRIPTION:Jeff Liechty\, Audubon Florida’s Coastal Islands Sanctuaries staff\, and William Laurie\, Project Colony Watch Coordinator\, will conduct Colony Watch Training March 15\, 10 am in Brandon.\n\nDuring the training\, you’ll learn how to identify nesting birds and survey your local bird nesting colony. Reports help inform local and state managers and protect wading bird populations.\n\nFor more information and the location\, contact William.laurie@tampaaudubon.org URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/colony-watch-training-tbp/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Certification & Training Programs,Clubs,Coastal & Wetlands,Homeschool,Native Flora & Fauna,Wildlife,Workshops & Classes END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T140000 DTSTAMP:20260519T030931 CREATED:20250221T192752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T192824Z UID:27477-1741428000-1741442400@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Advanced Plant Identification - 4-Part Series DESCRIPTION:This four-part plant identification series will introduce participants to the steps required to positively identify plants. \nPlant identification is based on close observation of morphological characteristics\, contextual clues and lots of practice. This four–part advanced plant identification series will introduce participants to these concepts and the associated vocabulary of the plant scientist. \nThe class follows the contents of Harrington’s “How to Identify Plants” (1957); a copy of which is provided to each registrant. This concise text contains a comprehensive vocabulary of terms and illustrations to help clarify concepts. \nA packet of supplemental educational materials will also be provided to each registrant. \nAbout this Event \nDuring each 4-hour classroom event\, participants will engage in a participatory lecture\, and have plenty of time for Q & A. The final session will be a hands-on workshop that will include graduates from previous courses. Each session will build on the previous; attending the entire series is recommended. \nClasses are four consecutive Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bio-breaks are factored into the schedule for each day! Bring a bag-lunch (refrigeration and a microwave are available). \n>>> RESERVE A SPOT <<< \nClass dates and syllabus: \nWeek 1\, March 8 \nPlant Classification \n\nParts of a Flower\nInflorescence Types\nNon-Flowering Plant Identification\nRead Harrington Chapter I – V\n\nWeek 2\, March 15 \n\nRoots-n-Shoots\nLeaves\nSurfaces\nFabaceae\, Lamiaceae\, Asteraceae\nRead Harrington Chapters VI – XI\n\nWeek 3\, March 22 \n\nGeneral Terms\nFruits and Seeds\nUsing a Dichotomous Key\n\nWeek 4\, March 29 \n\nReview\, general questions\nHands-on Workshop with former graduates\nGraduation!\n\nUpon completion of the entire course\, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from the University of Florida. \n  URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/advanced-plant-identification-4-part-series-2-2/ LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Certification & Training Programs,Coastal & Wetlands,Farming,Gardening & Landscaping ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T143000 DTSTAMP:20260519T030931 CREATED:20250218T192029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T152433Z UID:27441-1742043600-1742049000@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Buggin' Out Hike DESCRIPTION:Join our rangers for an explorative hike as we discover the fascinating insects that call Boyd Hill home. Learn about the vital roles these tiny creatures play in our ecosystem and why they are so important for the health of our environment\n\nAll ages welcome with a registered adult.\n\n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/buggin-out-hike/ LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States CATEGORIES:Conservation & Ecology,Homeschool,Insects,Kids & Families,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Wildlife ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T163000 DTSTAMP:20260519T030931 CREATED:20250218T190928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T191305Z UID:27438-1742052600-1742056200@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Afternoon Adventures Weather or Not DESCRIPTION:Join our Rangers in exploring what weather is\, how it is different from climate\, and how does it form. We will look at everything from the tilt of the Earth\, solar radiation\, the Coriolis effect\, air pressure/temperature\, to how large bodies of water and different landforms (forest\, desert\, mountains\, plains) affect our weather and climates. \nAges 8 yrs – 12 yrs \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/afternoon-adventures-weather-or-not/ LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States CATEGORIES:Atmosphere & Weather,Camps & Childcare,Climate,Coastal & Wetlands,Conservation & Ecology,Exhibits,Geology & Geography,Homeschool,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Maritime Topics,Nature Tours & Hikes,Science & Technology,Youth Programs ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR