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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/2025-06-14/
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: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/2025-06-14/
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: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-2-2/2025-06-14/
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
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SUMMARY:Egmont Key Sanctuary Tour
DESCRIPTION:Egmont Key Sanctuary Tour by boat with the Friends of the Tampa Bay National Wildlife Refuges \nSaturday June 14th 2024\, 4:30-8:30pm approximate return (rain date Sunday Sat June 2) \nMeet at the Bay Pier next to the Dog Park\, 27.616871\, -82.726690. \nReservations and prepayment required \nJoin us for our eleventh annual tour of the Egmont Key Bird Sanctuary Tour with a stop at the Ft Dade ruins\, Lighthouse\, and hopefully a Black Skimmer colony.  The Egmont Key Ferry will take us around the south tip of Egmont Key to see the areas where birds are nesting.  (These areas are not accessible by foot and only seen by visitors with boats).  The chicks from our Laughing gulls\, Royal terns\, & Sandwich terns should be out on the beaches exploring.  Brown Pelicans\, White ibis\, and American Oystercatchers can also nest on the islands. \nSpace is limited and this event sells out quickly. \nSend your reservation to TampaBayRefuges@msn.com Wait for confirmation then send payment via credit card on PayPal or mail. \nCredit card on PayPal: www.tampabayrefuges.org click Get Involved\, then Donate.  Enter One-Time and the amount\, then click Donate with Debit or Credit Card and follow instructions. \nYour space will be secure based on a first come first served basis AND receipt of payment. You will receive a confirmation email for your payment. \nMail: FTBNWR\, PO Box 40782\, St Petersburg\, FL 33743-0782 \nCost: \n\nMembers of Friends of the Tampa Bay NWR $35 each (includes tip for boat crew)\nIndividual Guests or non-members $50 each.  You will receive a 1-year individual membership.\nFamily of 2 guests or non-members $95.  You will receive a 1-year family membership. Additional family members add $35 ea.\n\n\nMake checks payable to Friends of the Tampa Bay National Wildlife Refuges\, PO Box 40782\, St Petersburg\, FL 33743-0782. \nReservations and Payment must be received by Saturday June 7 . \nQuestions: call Barb Howard at 727 512-4914 or email TampaBayRefuges@msn.com
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/egmont-key-sanctuary-tour/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Birds & Birding,Boating,Charitable Events,Cocktails & Socials,Conservation & Ecology,Fundraisers & Sales,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography,Water Sports,Wildlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Tampa Bay National Wildlife Refuges":MAILTO:friends@tampabayrefuges.org
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