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SUMMARY:Terra Ceia Preserve State Park
DESCRIPTION:Located just over the Sunshine Skyway Bridge in Manatee County\, Terra Ceia Preserve State Park is 2\,000 acres of mangrove forests\, freshwater and saltwater wetlands\, and uplands. Much of the preserve is in various stages of habitat restoration that is intended to return agricultural land to its natural and ecologically diverse condition. Park trails are open to foot traffic only and accessible from park gates. \nWe plan to meet at the Hightower Trail Entrance. Hightower_trailmap_georef.pdf. Walking is easy and will mostly be flat. Bring water\, snacks\, and insect repellent.  A hat is recommended since we will probably be in unshaded areas at least part of the time. \nThere are no restrooms at the park.\n \nContact TAS Field Trip Coordinator Logan Lane logan.lane@tampaaudubon.org for more information. \nImportant! Pre-registration is required\, and participation is limited. Please 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.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/terra-ceia-preserve-state-park-2/
LOCATION:Terra Ceia Preserve State Park\, 130 Terra Ceia Rd\, Terra Ceia\, 34250	
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Native Flora & Fauna,Photography,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Field Trip: Roosevelt Wetland
DESCRIPTION:led by Eric Plage \n10853 43rd St. N. (43rd and 110th Ave N.) Clearwater\, FL 33765 \nhttps://pinellas.gov/roosevelt-creek-stormwater-facility-improvements-engineering-plans/ \nMeet at the entrance on 43rd St. There is a small unpaved parking lot that only can handle 3 or 4 cars; more parking is along 43rd. \nThe trip will entail walking 2 miles or more on packed dirt trails. \nThere are no restroom facilities. \nWhat to Bring: \n\n\nHat \n\n\nBinoculars \n\n\nWater \n\n\nInsect repellent \n\n\nSunscreen
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/field-trip-roosevelt-wetland/
LOCATION:Roosevelt Wetlands\, 0853 43rd St. N\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33765\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T100000
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SUMMARY:Field Trip- Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
DESCRIPTION:Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive (Orange County). \nAlways a great opportunity to get a close-up look at many species we usually only see at a distance. \nThis 12-mile drive through the area will give us lots of opportunities to see a very wide range of birds. Hopefully it will already be hosting thousands of ducks and shorebirds. \nIt is also a reliable place to see Fulvous Whistling-ducks – a species we don’t see in this part of the state. \nContact president@pascoaudubon.com
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/field-trip-lake-apopka-wildlife-drive/
LOCATION:Lake Apopka\, 2850 Lust Road\, Apopka\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Geology & Geography,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Organizational Meetings,Photography,Wildlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Pasco Audubon":MAILTO:president@pascoaudubon.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T110000
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SUMMARY:Perico Preserve Tour
DESCRIPTION:Guided tour through Perico Preserve with a Master Gardener Volunteer. \n\n\n\n\n\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-2-2/2025-11-22/
LOCATION:Perico Preserve\, 11700 Manatee Avenue West\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250621T202659Z
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SUMMARY:Boat America Classes
DESCRIPTION:Boat America Classes\nBoat America is a boating certificate class that offers an in-depth and interesting boating safety course\, and provides the knowledge needed to obtain a Florida Boating Safety ID Card. \n\n\n\nFor the convenience of our students\, some classes are held online via Zoom. These virtual classes utilize the same instructors and materials you would enjoy during the in-person classes. The schedule below notes whether the class is in person or via Zoom. \nTo register click on the Registration Form link at the bottom of this page or send an email to the Flotilla 11-1 Public Education Officer at clwtr.auxboating@gmail.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2025 Boat America Classes\n\n\nJune 28 and 29 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM – Zoom\nJuly 26 and 27 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM – In-Person\nAugust 23 and 24 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM – Zoom\nSeptember 27 and 28 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM – In-Person\nOctober 25 and 26 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM – Zoom\nNovember 22 and 23 – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM – In-Person\n\n\nClass cost includes book. \n\n\nRegister for Boat America class
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/boat-america-classes-2-2/2025-11-22/
LOCATION:U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 11-1 Headquarters\, 510 North Ft. Harrison Ave\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33755\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boating,Certification & Training Programs,Fishing & Hunting,Homeschool,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Maritime Topics,Safety,Water Sports,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES,Workshops & Classes,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Suncoast Conservation Center
DESCRIPTION:We will be having a guided tour of the Suncoast Conservation Center and related facilities that will include learning about sea turtles that have been injured. We will see how they treat them so that they can be released back to their natural habitat. We will also see sea urchins\, new fish hatchery and learn about coral restoration. We will learn about their fish hatchery. After a short walk (about 30 minutes) we can view manatees. \n \nThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)\, in partnership with TECO and The Florida Aquarium\, presents Suncoast Youth Conservation Center (SYCC)\, located in sunny Apollo Beach. The 6\,000 square foot building offers indoor and outdoor classroom space and is the educational hub for the Florida Conservation and Technology Center. We provide exciting learning opportunities for youth and families while they participate in recreational outdoor activities along the eastern shore of Tampa Bay. \nCost: Free \nBring: Hat\, sunglasses\, water\, sunscreen\, comfortable shoes\, binoculars (optional)\, snack\, camera \nSignup Restrictions: Minors under 18 must be accompanied by their parent who must sign a Waiver as the child’s Guardian \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<\n \nEvent Organizers:\nRocky Milburn\nrockymilburn@tampabaysierraclub.org\n813-966-9785\nJane Gibbons\ngibbjane54@gmail.com\n813-785-5560
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/suncoast-conservation-center/
LOCATION:Suncoast Conservation Center\, 6650 Dickman Road\, Apollo Beach\, FL\, 33572\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biology & Medicine,Clubs,Coastal & Wetlands,Conservation & Ecology,Husbandry,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Marine Life,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Reptiles & Amphibians,Threatened & Endangered Species,Wildlife,Youth Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Club Florida Chapter":MAILTO:sierraclubflorida@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T100000
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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-2-2/2025-11-22/
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 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T130000
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SUMMARY:Uplands Habitat Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join our rangers for a walk through the Preserve to discuss the upland habitats found at Boyd Hill. \nDuring this walk you will learn about our gopher tortoises that call the Preserve home\, the characteristics of the habitat\, and how we use prescribed fires to maintain them. \nAges 18 yrs + \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/uplands-habitat-hike/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal & Wetlands,Conservation & Ecology,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Reptiles & Amphibians,Wildlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T153000
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CREATED:20251020T204856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T204856Z
UID:10009500-1763820000-1763825400@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Be a Biologist: Tortoises
DESCRIPTION:Join our scrub habitat where you become the biologist. \nTake a hike with our rangers and learn all about our unique population of gopher tortoises. \nDuring the hike\, participants will help with a citizen science activity. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/be-a-biologist-tortoises/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biology & Medicine,Coastal & Wetlands,Conservation & Ecology,Homeschool,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Reptiles & Amphibians,Wildlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org 
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