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SUMMARY:Archaeology Hike & Site Tour
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Florida Archaeology Month 2024 collection\n\n\n\n\nHike an active excavation area on the Weedon Island Preserve and learn about the current archaeological research. \nProfessional archaeologists with the Alliance for Weedon Island Archaeological Research and Education will lead a hike out to an active excavation area on the Weedon Island Preserve. Participants will learn about recent work at the site\, research results\, and local Indigenous history. \nThis guided tour will be ~2 miles in total length and will traverse uneven\, natural paths so please prepare accordingly. This tour is recommended for adults and youth ages 10+. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/archaeology-hike-site-tour/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
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SUMMARY:Archaeological Kayak Tour
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Florida Archaeology Month 2024 collection\n\n\n\n\nJoin archaeologists and environmental specialists for an archaeology-focused paddling experience. \n\n\nThis trip will paddle from Weedon Island’s mainland to Ross Island where participants will then be led around an archaeological site with Dr. Kendal Jackson\, a post-doctoral fellow with the University of South Florida\, and member of the Alliance for Weedon Island Archaeological Research and Education\, who worked on Ross Island as part of his doctorate research. The Florida Public Archaeology Network and ECOmersion will co-lead this trip. During the paddle to Ross Island\, stops will be made to interpret the significance of archaeological\, historical\, and coastal natural areas that will enhance participants’ understanding of the Tampa Bay estuary. \nAges 18 yrs + \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nThis guided tour is not for beginner paddlers; experience and endurance is required. This tour is for ages 18+. Kayaks will be provided. Attendees may choose to bring their own kayaks however inflatables\, SUPs\, and Pelican or Sundolphin brand boats will not be accepted. \n—————————————————- \nDid you know that March is Florida Archaeology Month? Join us on Saturday\, March 23 at 2 p.m. for the free program Origins of Tampa Bay. Learn about Tampa Bay’s origins from the recent studies of an archaeological panel in the fields of paleoenvironment\, Indigenous ecology\, and history. Register here! \n\n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/archaeological-kayak-tour/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Archaeology,Coastal & Wetlands,Kayak & Canoe Trips,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Water Sports
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SUMMARY:Ethnobotany and Archaeology Open House
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Florida Archaeology Month 2024 collection\n\n\n\n\nSee ancient artifacts and learn about the prehistoric and modern uses of native plants! \n\n\nSee ancient artifacts and learn about the prehistoric and modern uses of native plants as a part of the Weedon Island Preserve’s celebration of Florida Archaeology Month! All ages welcome. \n\nLearn how indigenous Floridians used native plants as an everyday resource in the “Florida Native Plants Through Time” exhibit and demonstration. Exhibit designer and plant expert\, Ben Metcantade\, will be on-hand to answer questions and demonstrate how the plants were used. See a hands-on demonstration on fiber-thread making from the native yucca plant. In addition\, find out which native plants were popular in the 19th century though the present time. The exhibit also features native plants\, books and resources on sustainable design and the importance of pollinators.\nMeet Weedon Island’s archaeologists and see their displays of artifacts\, tools and other items.\nBring your own fossils and artifacts to be identified and their uses determined by on-site archaeology experts.\n\n>>> RESERVE A SPOT <<< \n————————————————- \nStay until 2:00 p.m. for the free lecture The Origins of Tampa Bay. Learn about Tampa Bay’s origins from the recent studies of an archaeological panel in the fields of paleoenvironment\, Indigenous ecology\, and history. Register here! \n\n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/ethnobotany-and-archaeology-open-house/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Archaeology,Coastal & Wetlands,Exhibits,Geology & Geography,History & Culture,Homeschool,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna
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