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SUMMARY:Perico Preserve Tour
DESCRIPTION:Guided tour through Perico Preserve with a Master Gardener Volunteer. \n\n\n\n\n\nFourth Sunday of the month (January – April)\, at 9:00am \nExplore one of Manatee County’s newest preserves and learn about Florida’s native plants\, how they benefit wildlife\, and how they can be used in the home landscape. Learn about the wide variety of ecosystems on display and how the preserve was transformed into what it is today. \nSuitable for all ages. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nPlease meet at the pavilion right next to the parking lot. \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/perico-preserve-tour/2025-04-27/
LOCATION:Perico Preserve\, 11700 Manatee Avenue West\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Green Thumb Festival
DESCRIPTION:St. Petersburg’s annual Arbor Day Celebration\, the Green Thumb Festival\, brings together plant and flower lovers\, as well as\, individuals and families looking for a fun weekend activity. With more than 120 garden\, plant and flower vendors and exhibitors\, the annual event brings the community together for a weekend of fun. \nParking is available at Azalea Middle School and behind Walter Fuller Recreation Center. Handicap parking is located at the Walter Fuller Recreation Center’s main parking lot and the Walter Fuller Pool parking lot. \n\nYouth Activities & Adult Workshops\n\nAll workshops are free and open to the public. Spots are limited. Preregistration is encouraged. \nREGISTER HERE \n\n\nSaturday\, April 26 Program Schedule\n9:30 AM | Herb Planters (Adult Workshop)\nUF/IFAS Master Gardeners will discuss container herb gardening and assist with planter creation. Sponsored by Pinellas County Farm Bureau. \n11:00 AM | Attracting Animals to Your Yards (All Ages Interactive Presentation)\nLearn which native plants attract wildlife and pollinators. Participants will plant a native species in a takeaway container to grow at home. \n12:00 PM | From Seed to Slice: Creating a Pizza Garden with Kids (Family Interactive Presentation)\nCreate a pizza garden in a self-watering container or bucket! Youth will learn about plant growth\, self-watering systems\, and the benefits of homegrown food. \n1:00 PM | Botanical Printmaking with Gelli Prints (All Ages Workshop)\nCreate and take home beautiful\, one-of-a-kind artwork with amazing colors and textures using natural materials. \n2:00 PM | All About Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (Adult Presentation)\nLearn how to apply the Nine Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) for a beautiful\, low-maintenance\, and water-saving yard. Discover easy\, eco-friendly techniques that conserve resources and reduce costs.\n \nSunday\, April 27 Program Schedule\n9:30 AM | Mixed Flower Garden: Fillers\, Spillers\, and Thrillers (Adult Workshop)\nUF/IFAS Master Gardeners will guide attendees in designing flower planters. Plant and container selection will vary. Sponsored by Pinellas County Farm Bureau. \n11:00 AM | Nature’s Team Work (All Ages Presentation)\nDiscover how plants and animals interact in ecosystems through food\, shelter\, and camouflage. \n1:00 PM | Skulls and Tracks (All Ages Interactive Presentation)\nLearn to identify animal tracks and skulls in your yard or nature areas. Discover how skulls reveal an animal’s diet and create your own track ID guide. \n2:00 PM | Orchids 101 (Adult Presentation)\nMike Pollen will demonstrate how to repot an orchid and provide care tips. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFlower Show\n\nThe Garden Club of St. Petersburg displays their creativity through juried floral designs and crafts representing gardens from around the world. Exhibits are designed with a new theme each year. \nThe public is invited to vote for the best of show in both the horticulture and floral design category. \nJudging occurs the Friday before the festival and awards are given to the winners at the festival on Sunday at 3 p.m. inside Walter Fuller Recreation Center. All judges are from clubs within the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs District VIII and use standards set by the National Garden Clubs\, Inc. and use standards set by the National Garden Clubs\, Inc. For more information on the Garden Club\, visit www.gardenclubstpetersburg.org.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/green-thumb-festival-2-2/2025-04-27/
LOCATION:Walter Fuller Park\, 7891 26th Ave. N.\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33710\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Agriculture & Botany,Arts, Music & Literature,Camps & Childcare,Conservation & Ecology,Crafts & Hobbies,Exhibits,Farming,Festivals & Fairs,Gardening & Landscaping,Herbs,Holiday Events,Homeschool,Kids & Families,Native Flora & Fauna,Wildlife,Workshops & Classes,Youth Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation":MAILTO:StPeteParksRec@stpete.org
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