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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T090000
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SUMMARY:Community Tree Care for HOA's
DESCRIPTION:Beneath the Canopy:\nCommunity Tree Care for HOA’s \nJoin UF/IFAS Extension Urban Forestry experts\, local professional arborists and county staff to learn the ins and outs of managing the trees in your community. Walk away from this workshop with workable templates\, examples and a knowledge of tree care best management practices. \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. \nSchedule: \nWednesday\, February 7 at Braden River Library \nTuesday\, April 2 at Palma Sola Botanical Garden \nWednesday\, August 21 at TBD (Lakewood Ranch) \nWednesday\, October 9 at Palma Sola Botanical Garden
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/community-tree-care-for-hoas-2/
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Agriculture & Botany,Certification & Training Programs,Conservation & Ecology,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Safety,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T110000
DTSTAMP:20260519T120151
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UID:26029-1712307600-1712314800@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Composting & Food Waste Prevention with Landfill Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn about recycling\, food waste reduction\, composting\, and tour the landfill! \nA partnership between UF/IFAS Extension and Manatee County at the Lena Rd Landfill\, this eye-opening day of learning will tell you everything you always wanted to know about recycling\, food waste reduction and tips on composting\, followed by an informative tour of the landfill! \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/composting-food-waste-prevention-with-landfill-tour/
LOCATION:Lena Road Landfill\, 3333 Lena Road\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34211\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Conservation & Ecology,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Nature Tours & Hikes,Pollution
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260519T120151
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T185224Z
UID:26003-1712322000-1712329200@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Volunteer Archaeology Lab
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to sort\, identify\, and clean artifacts and other material from real archaeological sites! \n\n\nLearn how artifacts and other archaeological material get processed for study in this volunteer lab that is led by professional archaeologists with the West Central chapter of the Florida Public Archaeology Network. Participants will help sort through\, clean\, and identify artifacts and other material from real archaeological sites so they can be used by researchers to learn about the past. \nThis event is best suited for adults; children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Seating is limited so registration is required! \nIf you have a homeschool group that would like to participate\, please email westcentral@fpan.us to set up a separate lab time to accomodate your students. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/volunteer-archaeology-lab/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Archaeology,Certification & Training Programs,Coastal & Wetlands,For Teachers & Educators,Geology & Geography,Homeschool,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Volunteering,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240407T190000
DTSTAMP:20260519T120151
CREATED:20240329T202904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T202904Z
UID:26161-1712505600-1712516400@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Beach Cleanup at Pier 60
DESCRIPTION:Participate in a sunset cleanup during the Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival at Pier 60 at Clearwater Beach to honor Earth Month. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/beach-cleanup-at-pier-60/
LOCATION:Pier 60 Clearwater Beach
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Beach Activities,Cleanups & Restorations,Coastal & Wetlands,Local Community,Pollution,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T183000
DTSTAMP:20260519T120151
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Terrarium Workshop
DESCRIPTION:April is Earth Month! To celebrate\, join us a East Community Library and make your own terrarium. All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. \nRegistration for this event will be open from March 11 at 10 a.m. to April 11 at 5 p.m. \nThis program is designed and intended for patrons ages 16 and above. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/earth-day-terrarium-workshop/
LOCATION:East Community Library @ SPC\, 2465 Drew Street\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33765\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Agriculture & Botany,Crafts & Hobbies,Gardening & Landscaping,Local Community,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240411T200000
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UID:26005-1712862000-1712865600@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Archaeology Lecture: Discoveries from the Garrison
DESCRIPTION:The Garrison Neighborhood\, established in 1896\, was the first Black-owned neighborhood in Tampa. \n\n\nArchaeology lecture hosted by the Central Gulf Coast Archaeological Society (CGCAS) and the Alliance for Weedon Island Archaeological Research and Education (AWIARE). \nThe Garrison Neighborhood\, established in 1896\, was the first Black-owned neighborhood in Tampa. Until the 1940s the neighborhood flourished with Black-owned businesses\, schools\, and churches. Despite this\, few mentions of the neighborhood exist in archaeological reports of the area. Downtown Tampa’s archaeological requirements prioritizes the National Register eligible Fort Brooke site\, leaving this unique Black neighborhood underutilized in the study of Tampa’s diverse early pioneers. Since 2016 Stantec has been excavating portions of the Garrison\, including the Caesar Street School\, an African Methodist Episcopal Church\, storefronts\, and numerous residences. Through the artifact assemblages of these sites a greater understanding can be gleaned of life in this important Tampa neighborhood. \nThis lecture will feature Kelsey Kreiser\, an archaeologist at a local Stantec office in Tampa. She has been working in cultural resource management since 2018\, conducting fieldwork across much of Florida and the greater southeastern United States. \nLearn more about CGCAS & AWIARE’s archaeology lecture series. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/archaeology-lecture-discoveries-from-the-garrison/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Archaeology,Geology & Geography,History & Culture,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T103000
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UID:26133-1713004200-1713009600@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Budding Romances!
DESCRIPTION:An entertaining exploration of bugs and bloomers. \nSex is a driving force that shapes the lives of all living things\, so animals and plants have more in common than you might think. What is this force that unifies us all? How does it function? What are some of the astonishing\, outrageous\, and wildly bizarre ways that Nature gets the job done? Armed with his camera and thinking cap\, John Lampkin has been photo-documenting some answers over the past 25 years in gardens far and wide. Including Brooker Creek. This program will amaze\, entertain and educate on mating like you’ve never seen it before! Geared towards adults. \nThis program is recommended for an adult audience only. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nAdditional Notes: It takes about 10 minutes to drive from the preserve entrance (Keystone Rd.) to the parking lot\, and there is a 2-5 minute walk from the parking lot to the Education Center buildings. This program meets in the Auditorium \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve. \nSpeaker Bio: John Lampkin is an avid naturalist and Nature photographer with credits in many field guides\, books\, journals\, websites and blogs\, and he won the 2020 “American Butterflies” magazine photo contest. As a professional composer\, his woodwind quintet\, “Insects: A Musical Entomology in Six Legs” won the Grand Prize in a Composers Guild international competition. John also constructs crossword puzzles for the New York Times\, Wall Street Journal\, the LA Times and other venues\, with many of his puzzles having Nature themes. Except for his fascination with bugs and plants he is totally harmless.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/budding-romances/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Biology & Medicine,Coastal & Wetlands,Gardening & Landscaping,Insects,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Wildlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve":MAILTO:info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260519T120152
CREATED:20240330T200209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240330T200209Z
UID:26167-1713459600-1713470400@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Earth Night 2024
DESCRIPTION:The Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center’s annual party\, Earth Night\, will be held Thursday\, April 18th\, 2024 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Tampa Bay Watch Headquarters in Tierra Verde\, FL. \nGuests at this year’s event – Eat\, Art\, Earth! – are invited to sample unique\, planet-friendly ingredients prepared by talented faces from our area’s culinary scene. \nOur bar will feature delicious house beverages\, and food-inspired creations by some of Tampa Bay’s most talented artists will be up for auction. \nThe evening is a celebration of sustainability\, and an occasion to learn how you can eat well for your health and the planet. \nDress Code: Festive Coastal \n\n\n\n Purchase Tickets \n\n\n\nProceeds from this event help students from underserved local communities participate in meaningful marine science education programs hosted by the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/earth-night-2024/
LOCATION:Tampa Bay Watch Marine & Education Center\, 3000 Pinellas Bayway South\, Tierra Verde\, FL\, 33715\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Arts, Music & Literature,Charitable Events,Coastal & Wetlands,Cocktails & Socials,Dining,Food & Cooking,Fundraisers & Sales,Holiday Events,Local Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T130000
DTSTAMP:20260519T120152
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UID:26191-1713603600-1713618000@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Birds\, Native Plants & Lunch
DESCRIPTION:We will visit two small gems in Largo (descriptions below)\, have lunch at PJ’s Oyster Bar (outside dining). Wilcox Nursery\, which carries many native plants\, is nearby for anyone shopping to improve their native gardens.\n\nThe morning starts at the John R. Bonner Nature Trail at 8:00 a.m. (14444 143rd St N\, Largo\, FL 33774). From the Florida Birding Trail: John R. Bonner Nature Trail is a “small spot of green in urban Pinellas County\, this city park’s cool\, shady hammock attracts migrating songbirds in spring and fall. Walk the woodland trails (paved and crushed shell) on either side of the park’s entrance road looking for species such as Yellow-billed Cuckoo\, Red-eyed Vireo\, Hooded Warbler\, Louisiana Waterthrush\, Yellow-breasted Chat\, Summer Tanager and Wood Thrush. Wading birds like Great Egret forage at the pond near the parking area. A 460-foot boardwalk leads out to a covered platform set among the mangroves on the Intracoastal Waterway; watch here for gulls\, terns\, shorebirds\, waterfowl and wading birds like Reddish Egret\, Green Heron\, Black-crowned Night-Heron and Roseate Spoonbill. Osprey\, Brown Pelican and Double-crested Cormorant are common all year. Watch for Northern Rough-winged Swallow and Cooper’s Hawk in spring and Gray Kingbird in fall.”\n\n“Also known as the “Turtle Park” for its abundant aquatic turtle population\, the George C McGough Nature Park is a 26-acre park located along the Intracoastal Waterway.  The Nature Center houses live animal exhibits\, including 22 rescued\, non-releasable birds (owls\, hawks & an eagle)\, and offers several environmental education programs. Our nature trails\, including a comfortable rubberized walking trail\, are a great way to see the natural beauty of Florida. Also included are outside shelters and a playground with a kid’s zipline. No dogs\, including service dogs\, are allowed in the park because of the captive birds on the property.”\n\nContact trip leader Mic McCarty at mic.mccarty@tampaaudubon.org to register and receive updates.\n\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/birds-native-plants-lunch/
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Birds & Birding,Clubs,Coastal & Wetlands,Geology & Geography,Holiday Events,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography,Picnics & Lunches,Raptors,Reptiles & Amphibians,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T170000
DTSTAMP:20260519T120152
CREATED:20240303T164352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251207T224211Z
UID:25985-1708156800-1708189200@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Adult Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Adults enjoy a night hike out into the preserve after hours and in the dark! \nExperience the tranquil sounds of nature on our monthly adult-only night hike\, where the rustling of leaves and calls of nocturnal animals set the perfect backdrop. As you walk\, you might even catch a glimpse of a wild creature in its natural habitat\, see the St. Pete skyline\, and make a few memories! \nAges 18 yrs + \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/adult-night-hike-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Nature Tours & Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T100000
DTSTAMP:20260519T120152
CREATED:20240315T195336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T204705Z
UID:26071-1711440000-1711447200@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Native Plant Garden Maintenance
DESCRIPTION:This program is led by the Suncoast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society’s Joel Jackson and Tina Patterson and supported by Tampa Audubon.\n \nGarden work includes planting\, weeding and trimming\, as needed. \nThere is a $2 admission to the park which Suncoast can cover if you request ahead of time. Park in the lot by the Visitor Center and the garden is behind the building. \nBring water\, gloves and personal tools. \nGarden Wish List: donations accepted: \nswamp milkweed\, tropical sage\, goldenrod\, wild petunia\, silkgrass or other small(er) flowering plants. \nContact Tina Patterson for more information and to let her know that you will be coming.  mablepatterson@hotmail.com or call or text 305-298-6381 and leave a name and message.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/native-plant-garden-maintenance-3/
LOCATION:Lettuce Lake Conservation Park\, 6920 East Fletcher Avenue\, Tampa\, FL\, 33637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Cleanups & Restorations,Coastal & Wetlands,Conservation & Ecology,Gardening & Landscaping,Local Community,Volunteering
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