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SUMMARY:Sunday Bird Hike
DESCRIPTION:Come out for this “early morning” walk in the woods. \nCome out for this “early morning” walk in the woods with Alexa\, our awesome volunteer\, to seek out the resident and visiting birds of Brooker. Beginners and all levels of birders welcome. Meet in the parking lot at 8:00 a.m. \nThis is a free hike\, however space is limited. Please be courteous and do not register unless you plan to attend and cancel your reservation if you can no longer attend. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nGuided Hike Information \nVolunteer Hike Guides will meet participants in the parking lot 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. We strongly suggest all hikers visit the restroom (located in the Classroom Building) before we begin as there are no facilities along the trail. \n\nGuided hikes are under a mile in length\, much of which is on unimproved\, uneven sandy trails.\n\n\nHikes take about two (2) hours to complete.\n\n\nPlease wear sturdy\, closed-toe shoes\, sneakers or boots.\n\n\nInsect repellent (bug spray) is strongly recommended in summer months.\n\n\nBring plenty of drinking water and a snack.\n\n\nA hat\, sunglasses\, and sunscreen are also recommended.\n\n\nPets are not permitted.\n\n\nNo smoking is allowed.\n\n\nTrained volunteers will guide the hike.\n\nAdditional Notes: It takes about 10 minutes to drive from the preserve entrance (Keystone Rd.) to the parking lot.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/sunday-bird-hike-2/2025-06-01/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Health & Fitness,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Tampa Audubon Social
DESCRIPTION:Tres Amigos Cantina \nhttps://www.tresamigosbrandon.net/ \n2025 W Brandon Blvd \nBrandon\, FL 33511 \nHillsborough County is home to over 200 species of birds during parts of the year\, numerous mammals and herpe to fauna\, and many lovely native plants\, including rare orchids. We hope you’ll join us as we explore the great outdoors! \nOur field trips are open to the public\, to anyone interested in birds\, nature and being outdoors. Pets and smoking are prohibited. Individual field trips will state approximate length of trip (i.e.\, half day\, all day\, 1 mile\, 6 miles) and degree of difficulty. The monthly walk in Lettuce Lake Park on the second Saturday of each month is a great introduction for beginning birders. 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/tampa-audubon-social/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Birds & Birding,Clubs,Cocktails & Socials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250607T113000
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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:20250608T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250608T163000
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SUMMARY:Ospreys
DESCRIPTION:Join Ranger Dave in exploring everything all about Ospreys\, a common sight here at Boyd Hill. \n Learn how the Osprey\, a specialized bird of prey\, has turned from the road to extinction to become an icon of Florida’s waterways. \nFor All Ages. \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/ospreys/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna,Raptors,Youth Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T090000
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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: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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250619T143000
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SUMMARY:The Value of Trees
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ collection\n\n\n\n\nTrees contribute much more to humans than most people may think. Please join us to learn all of the many benefits that trees give us that we may not even realize. Perhaps you’ll be introduced to some trees you’ve never heard of\, that are now appropriate to grow in our zone! \n>>> GET TICKETS <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/the-value-of-trees/
LOCATION:Palma Sola Botanical Park\, 9800 17th Avenue Northwest\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Conservation & Ecology,Farming,Gardening & Landscaping,Geology & Geography,Home & Lifestyle,Native Flora & Fauna,Wildlife,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250624T120000
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SUMMARY:Communi-Trees: Community Tree Care for You
DESCRIPTION:Part of the Urban Forestry Programs collection\n\n\n\n\n Join UF/IFAS Extension Urban Forestry Agent\, Alyssa Vinson for an interactive educational presentation where we discuss the best practices for tree care in your community. We will cover selection\, planting\, establishment\, pruning and planning for tree longevity in the landscape. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nIf you have any questions\, please contact the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County at (813) 744-5519. \n***The 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: VinsonA@HCFL.gov\, 813-744-5519 Ext. 54106\, at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. \nThe University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution. \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/communi-trees-community-tree-care-for-you/2025-06-24/
LOCATION:UF/IFAS Extension\, Hillsborough County\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Agriculture & Botany,Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Conservation & Ecology,Gardening & Landscaping,Geology & Geography,Home & Lifestyle,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Safety,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250629T150000
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SUMMARY:Habitat Hike
DESCRIPTION:For Ages: 18 and up \nJoin Ranger Dave for a walk through the Preserve to discuss the different habitats found at Boyd Hill\, learn about their differences\, and how we work to maintain and improve them. Participants will learn about prescribed burns and other techniques that our land management team uses on the Preserve. \nRegister here
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/habitat-hike/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Conservation & Ecology,Geology & Geography,Homeschool
ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org 
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