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SUMMARY:Morning Nature Walk Starkey Park
DESCRIPTION:Pasco Audubon\nMeet 7:30 AM\nStarkey Education Center\n1 to 4 mile walk \nAnyone interested in birding or nature in general is welcome to join us on field trips.\nAlmost all are free. Registration may be required\, check the schedule for details.\nDress for the weather and prepare to be outdoors for about 4 hours. \nFor more info email Christine Rowland
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/morning-nature-walk-starkey-park-2-2/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park Education Center\, 10500 Wilderness Road\, New Port Richey\, FL\, 34655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography,Wildlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Pasco Audubon":MAILTO:president@pascoaudubon.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T093000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T181535Z
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SUMMARY:Composting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees only. \nThis workshop will be offered IN PERSON in the Extension Service Conference Center. Our address is: 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL 33584. \nCOMPOSTING: Learn how to put your everyday food waste and organic materials to work for you! Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees will receive a compost bin\, compost bucket and thermometer after attending the workshop. (Limit 1 per household and the representative of the household must be an adult.) Please arrive 15 minutes before the program starts. \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/composting-workshop/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:Hillsborough County Extension\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Conservation & Ecology,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Recycling,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110306
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250629T193233Z
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SUMMARY:Native Plant Walk LLP
DESCRIPTION:Meet behind the Joel E. Jackson Nature Center in the Native Plant Garden for a walk on the paved trail and boardwalk with a representative of the Suncoast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. \nLearn what grows naturally in the hardwood swamp and how native plants benefit wildlife. \nWalks are free but there is a $2 charge to enter the park. Dogs are not allowed on the boardwalk.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/native-plant-walk-llp-2-4/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:Lettuce Lake Conservation Park\, 6920 East Fletcher Avenue\, Tampa\, FL\, 33637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Clubs,Coastal & Wetlands,Gardening & Landscaping,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110306
CREATED:20210427T185049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T212448Z
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SUMMARY:Microirrigation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to save water when watering your garden. \nThis workshop is for Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees only. \nMICROIRRIGATION: Learn how you can have healthy and attractive landscape beds while conserving water. This irrigation method not only conserves water\, but is not limited by current water restrictions as is traditional in-ground irrigation. Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees will receive a microirrigation kit after attending the workshop. (Limit 1 kit per household and the representative of the household must be an adult.) Please arrive 15 minutes before the program starts. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/microirrigation-workshop-4/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:Hillsborough County Extension\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Clean Water,Conservation & Ecology,Farming,Gardening & Landscaping,Recycling,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110306
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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-2-2/2025-06-07/
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 
GEO:27.724764;-82.6502749
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UID:10009168-1749290400-1749304800@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:World Oceans Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate World Oceans Day with Keep Pinellas Beautiful\, Clearwater Marine Aquarium\, and the Tampa Bay Roots & Shoots Alliance! Come meet and greet with local organizations working hard to protect our oceans\, and learn how YOU can help! \nAdmission to this event is FREE\, and guests will be offered a 20% discount off the price of admission to explore the rest of the aquarium after visiting the event. Exhibitors will be set up in the 4th floor ballroom of the aquarium. \n\nREGISTER
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/celebrate-world-oceans-day/
LOCATION:Clearwater Marine Aquarium\, 249 Windward Passage\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33767\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean Water,Conservation & Ecology,Exhibits,Homeschool,Kids & Families,Local Community,Marine Life,Native Flora & Fauna,Wildlife,Youth Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Pinellas Beautiful":MAILTO:info@kpbcares.org
GEO:27.9771199;-82.8179797
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T103000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T001951Z
UID:10009118-1749292200-1749308400@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Twenty Years of Photography at Brooker Creek Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Twenty Years at Brooker Creek- Photography by Karl and Kathleen Nichter! \nJoin Karl and Kathleen Nichter as they show and discuss their photography taken over the past 20 years at Brooker Creek Preserve. They will discuss hows and whys of the photograph: lens\, cameras\, and techniques\, along with suggestions on achieving similar results. \nThe photographs discussed are also hanging in the gallery\, so the final print form can be seen\, with printing\, paper\, and framing choices. \n>>> GET TICKETS <<< \n \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/twenty-years-of-photography-at-brooker-creek-preserve/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Music & Literature,Exhibits,Native Flora & Fauna,Photography,Wildlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve":MAILTO:info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org
GEO:28.136639;-82.656421
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T182115Z
UID:10009126-1749294000-1749297600@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Rainwater Harvesting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Harvest some of that rain to help in your garden! \nThis workshop is for Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees only. \nThis workshop will be held in the Conference Center at our office\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL 33584. \nRAINWATER HARVESTING: Learn how to collect rainwater for ornamental plant irrigation while reducing erosion and stormwater runoff\, and the use of non-potable water for irrigation. Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees will receive one 45-55 gallon plastic food-grade barrel after attending the workshop. (Limit 1 per household and the representative of the household must be an adult.) Please arrive15 minutes before the program starts. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/rainwater-harvesting-workshop-2/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:Hillsborough County Extension\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Agriculture & Botany,Climate,Conservation & Ecology,Farming,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Local Community,Recycling,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T120000
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CREATED:20241228T193623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T202723Z
UID:10008055-1749294000-1749297600@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Bay Babies
DESCRIPTION:Come join us with your young scientists!\nAges 3 – 6 \nThis program is for the youngest ocean explorers. Bay Babies is offered for 3 to 6 year olds monthly. Each session may include story time\, crafts\, activities\, and animal interactions to keep your little one(s) engaged and excited. \nProgram is held in our indoor classroom and space is limited. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nChildren must have an accompanying adult in the classroom. Due to space constraints\, only one adult per child is allowed.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/bay-babies-3-3/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay Watch Marine & Education Center\, 3000 Pinellas Bayway South\, Tierra Verde\, FL\, 33715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals & Pets,Crafts & Hobbies,Exhibits,Homeschool,Kids & Families,Marine Life,Native Flora & Fauna,Preschool,Story Time,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T110306
CREATED:20250523T161106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T161106Z
UID:10009121-1749294000-1749297600@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:It’s a Wasp’s World
DESCRIPTION:Want to know the buzz about wasps? Join us for this event! \n\n\nIt’s a wasp’s world; we just live in it. Wasps have evolved for world domination\, but maybe not in the ways that you’d expect. Join us for a deep dive into their fascinating and sometimes brutal strategies for survival. We’ll discover what they do\, how they do it\, and why they’re so important in our everyday life. You may not overcome your fear of wasps\, but you just might start to appreciate them. \nThis program will include a presentation followed by a craft! Information and activities are suitable for adults and youth ages 8+ \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/its-a-wasps-world/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening & Landscaping,Insects,Invasive & Intrusive Species,Kids & Families,Native Flora & Fauna,Safety,Wildlife,Workshops & Classes,Youth Programs
GEO:27.850451;-82.6075539
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T213911Z
UID:10009167-1749301200-1749304800@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Save the Whales : World Ocean's Day Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Recommended for ages 8+\nRegistration is recommended\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/save-the-whales-world-oceans-day-workshop/
LOCATION:Majeed Discovery Garden\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33774\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean Water,Conservation & Ecology,Crafts & Hobbies,Homeschool,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Marine Life,Threatened & Endangered Species,Wildlife,Youth Programs
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