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SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Boyd Hill
DESCRIPTION:Join the St. Petersburg Audubon Society for a birdwatching hike at Boyd Hill\, where you’ll spot a variety of native species while learning about their habits and habitats. \nPerfect for bird enthusiasts of all levels! Binoculars are available for loan. \nAll ages welcome with a registered adult. \n  \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/bird-walk-at-boyd-hill/2024-12-07/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Birds & Birding,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T110000
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SUMMARY:Winter Wonders with Florida-Friendly Landscaping™
DESCRIPTION:Winter Wonders with Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ \nDiscover the joys of winter gardening in Florida\, with an FFL Educator! We will explore the importance of choosing native and drought-resistant plants that not only beautify your garden but also support and attract local wildlife throughout the winter months. Also\, learn about migrating birds that call Florida home during this magnificent season and how to provide for them. \nRegister Here
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/winter-wonders-with-florida-friendly-landscaping/
LOCATION:East Lake Library\, 4125 E Lake Road\, Palm Harbor
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Gardening & Landscaping,Holiday Events,Home & Lifestyle,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Wading Birds Photography Tour
DESCRIPTION:This tour is for photographers and bird enthusiasts of all skill levels. A brief classroom session before the tour will teach participants about the wading birds found at the Preserve\, as well as nature photography techniques specific to the wildlife and seasonal variations of Weedon Island. \nThis tour is for adults and youth ages 10+. Youth must be supervised by an adult. \nThe total hike length will be between 1 to 2 miles on natural paths and boardwalks so please dress and prepare accordingly. \n>>> RESERVE A SPOT <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/wading-birds-photography-tour/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Music & Literature,Beach Activities,Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Crafts & Hobbies,Local Community,Marine Life,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T200000
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SUMMARY:What's Happening to Florida's Birds?
DESCRIPTION:NATURAL HISTORY SPEAKER SERIES\nWhat’s Happening to Florida’s Birds? \nBird populations can surge or plummet depending on a variety of factors—everything from the quality of their habitats to the impact of pesticides\, the encroachment of urban sprawl\, prowling cats\, and the sweeping effects of climate change. Soar into the dynamic world of Florida’s feathered residents and discover how they’re navigating these challenges and learn about the conservation efforts aimed at ensuring their ability to thrive. Join us to unravel the story of how Florida’s birds are facing these exciting challenges head-on! \n\nOpen to the public. | FREE ADMISSION\n\n\nClick here for questions about the Natural History Speaker Series\, or call  Boyd Hill Nature Preserve at 727-893-7326.\nLearn more
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/whats-happening-to-floridas-birds/
LOCATION:Hammock Hall\, 3010 31st Street South\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Conservation & Ecology,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna
ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org 
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T190000
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SUMMARY:Ales and Wild Tails - Audubon Florida
DESCRIPTION:Ales and Wild Tails is back! Join the Friends of the Tampa Bay National Wildlife Refuges and the Center for Biological Diversity in welcoming Kara Cook of Audubon Florida to learn about roof top nesting of bird species in Florida. The Audubon Florida rooftop-nesting program is vital to preserving bird populations that have suffered habitat loss due to human development\, and need to find alternative habitat to successfully raise their young. Kara will discuss how Audubon monitors rooftop-nesting seabirds and shorebirds and how volunteers can get involved in community science efforts to help these imperiled birds. Hope to see you there! \nWhen: Wednesday\, Nov. 13\, 6-7 p.m. \nWhere: The Ale and the Witch Tavern\, 111 2nd Ave. NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL 33701 \nCost: Free admission (craft beer and refreshments available) \nAles and Wild Tails is co-hosted by the Center for Biological Diversity and Friends of the Tampa Bay National Wildlife Refuges. It takes place on the second Wednesday evening of every month during the fall\, winter\, and spring. \nThank you all for supporting the Tampa Bay Refuges!
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/ales-and-wild-tails-audubon-florida/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Birds & Birding,Cocktails & Socials,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241109T120000
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SUMMARY:Beginning Bird Walk @ Lettuce Lake Park
DESCRIPTION:Important! Pre-registration is required and participation is limited to the first 10 people who sign up. 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. \nEntrance fee for park $2. Meet in the parking lot by the Visitor’s Center in Lettuce Lake Park at 9 am.  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 trip leader Jim Hengelbrok at jim.hengelbrok@tampaaudubon.org
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/beginning-bird-walk-lettuce-lake-park/2024-11-09/
LOCATION:Lettuce Lake Conservation Park\, 6920 East Fletcher Avenue\, Tampa\, FL\, 33637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Clubs,Coastal & Wetlands,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography,Raptors,Wildlife
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTSTAMP:20260405T232106
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SUMMARY:Florida Birding & Nature Festival
DESCRIPTION:Early birds catch the worms — and the discounts!\nWe’ll be highlighting the trips that sold out first last year in a series of emails\, but the entire schedule is online at https://www.floridabirdingandnaturefestival.org/schedule.html so you can take advantage of the early-bird pricing through July. \nPre-festival bus trip Join four of the state’s best birders — Dave Goodwin\, Jim Eager\, Bob Snow and Cole Frederick — on a day-long excursion to Saddle Creek Park and Circle B Bar Reserve\, where you can expect to see dozens of species\, (Visit https://www.floridabirdingandnaturefestival.org/schedule.html) for the full list.) This is definitely an early-bird excursion\, with the bus boarding at 7 a.m. to take advantage of a full day of birding. \nCoffeepot Bayou Bird Island Audubon’s Jeff Liechy takes the helm of Tampa Bay Watch’s Discovery Eco-Tour Boat for an evening trip and a close-up view of colonial waterbirds. (They won’t be nesting so we won’t disturb them.) \nOutback Key and Lower Terra Ceia Bay Eric Plage and Holley Short will lead this boat trip to two of the region’s prime birding spots. An ephemeral barrier island\, Outback Key isn’t easily accessible so the birds are extraordinarily comfortable with visitors. The Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge is a roosting site for Magnificent Frigatebirds. \nFort De Soto by land David Goodwin and Jim Eager are back again with trips for advanced birders on Saturday and Sunday morning. Fort De Soto is a 1\,136-acre park covering five connected islands that is a haven for migrating neo-tropicals as well as diverse shorebirds. \nLower Green Swamp by wagon Once a working cattle ranch\, the 12\,800-acre preserve is being restored by Hillsborough County. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes view because the staff working on the restoration will lead the trip. You’ll cross grasslands\, open wooded areas\, pine forests and a large wetland area\, so you’ll see an amazing diversity of birds\, from Bald Eagles to Bachman Sparrows. \nCheck out https://www.floridabirdingandnaturefestival.org/schedule.html and grab those spots while you still can! \nSeminars & Free Nature Expo!\nWhile field trips get the most attention\, we have an incredible lineup of presentations planned along with a free Nature Expo featuring local organizations and naturalists. You can attend as many seminars as you like for the cost of registering for one day — and they’ll all be on Zoom if you can’t make it to Apollo Beach or if you’re out on a field trip and then available afterward or if you’re out on a field trip. \nCheck out these highlights: \n\nA worm’s eye view of Tampa Bay\, what sediment invertebrates can tell us about the health of our bay. Dave Karlen and the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County have been studying these largely invisible creatures for 30 years.\nConserving Florida Scrub Jays. Once phosphate mining is complete\, Mosaic reclaims land and then manages it with fire to provide optimum habitat for the endemic species.\nMarc Minno literally wrote the books on Florida butterflies. Join him for this presentation and then a field trip through the Fred and Idah Schultz Preserve where diverse habitats make it THE place for a wide variety of butterflies.\nDan Huber at the University of Tampa is an expert on the biomechanics of sharks and how understanding their mechanical functions contribute to their position as an apex predator for millions of years.\n\nKeynote speakers you won’t want to miss! \nTo be published in September\, Audubon’s Birds of Florida is the latest from Clay Henderson\, former president of Audubon Florida. Henderson followed Audubon’s footsteps and paddled in his wake to look for birds in the same places. His previous book\, Forces of Nature\, celebrates the people and organizations who made Florida a leader in state-funded conservation and land management. \n  \n  \nParticipants in last year’s birding festival logged a total of 145 species of birds\, ranging from Wild Turkeys to Magnificant Frigatebirds. It’s not likely that one person saw all of them in the four days of the festival\, but our schedule during peak migration season means that we’ll see birds that we otherwise would miss. Our expert field trip leaders will be scouting their locations in advance to make sure you get to see the most birds possible. \nClick here for the full list.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/26480/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Boating,Coastal & Wetlands,Conferences & Forums,Conservation & Ecology,Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Lectures & Seminars,Marine Life,Maritime Topics,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography,Threatened & Endangered Species,Wildlife
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241015
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SUMMARY:Big Day Birding Event
DESCRIPTION:On 14 October\, people in 191 countries around the world joined together to celebrate birds for October Big Day. More than 36\,000 people contributed 83\,735 checklists\, setting three new records for the single biggest day in October birding history! Even more impressive\, the global birding community reported 7\,525 species—an incredible 72 more species than last October Big Day. This remarkable growth is a testament to the power of birds to unite people in a common effort. \nFor more information\, go to An Uplifting October Big Day 2023 – eBird.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/big-day-birding-event/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Native Flora & Fauna
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T232106
CREATED:20240315T202842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T202842Z
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SUMMARY:Beginning Bird Walk @ Lettuce Lake Park
DESCRIPTION:Important! Pre-registration is required and participation is limited to the first 10 people who sign up. 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. \nEntrance fee for park $2. Meet in the parking lot by the Visitor’s Center in Lettuce Lake Park at 9 am.  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 trip leader Jim Hengelbrok at jim.hengelbrok@tampaaudubon.org
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/beginning-bird-walk-lettuce-lake-park/2024-10-12/
LOCATION:Lettuce Lake Conservation Park\, 6920 East Fletcher Avenue\, Tampa\, FL\, 33637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Clubs,Coastal & Wetlands,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography,Raptors,Wildlife
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241013
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SUMMARY:Birding by Bike
DESCRIPTION:Birding by Bike Jay B Starkey Wilderness Park\nMeet 8:00 AM \nMeet at Starkey Education Center\nContact Robertburkard9@gmail.com \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. \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/birding-by-bike/2024-10-12/
LOCATION:J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park Education Center\, 10500 Wilderness Road\, New Port Richey\, FL\, 34655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Biking,Birds & Birding,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Photography
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T232106
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T184844Z
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SUMMARY:Science Rocks!
DESCRIPTION:This free event at Moccasin Lake Nature Park is hosted by the Clearwater Community Women’s Club\, and it covers a range of science topics through hands-on activities\, discussion and crafts. Registration is required by emailing ScienceRocksMoccasin@gmail.com. \nSept. 7: 5 Senses \nOct.5: Water \nNov. 2. Bees \nJan. 4: Push/Pull \nFeb. 1: Flight \nMar. 7: Frogs and Toads \nApril 4: The Sun \nMay 2: 3 States of Matter
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/science-rocks/2024-10-03/
LOCATION:Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center\, 2750 Park Trail Lane\, Clearwater\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Crafts & Hobbies,Homeschool,Insects,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians,Science & Technology,Wildlife,Workshops & Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T195101Z
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Pots
DESCRIPTION:Support local pollinators such as butterflies and birds by making a pollinator pot to put on your porch or balcony! \n18 yrs + \nBring a 12″ – 18″ pot and we will provide the native plants and soil! \nRegister here
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/pollinator-pots-2/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Agriculture & Botany,Birds & Birding,Crafts & Hobbies,Gardening & Landscaping,Insects,Native Flora & Fauna,Wildlife,Workshops & Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T232106
CREATED:20240901T192921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T192921Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip to John S. Taylor Park
DESCRIPTION:Migrants\, bittern\, green herons and more.\nMeet at the park’s Shelter 6 at 8:00am.\nLeader – Steve Aversa  727-218-7938
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/field-trip-to-john-s-taylor-park/
LOCATION:John S. Taylor Park\, 1100 8th Ave SW\, Largo\, FL\, 33770\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T232106
CREATED:20240901T191347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T191347Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip to Fort De Soto
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip Leader: Peter Plaige \nMeet at North Beach. After entering the park\, turn right at the flagpole\, continue west\, then north on the main park road. Enter the large parking lot at North Beach and meet in the parking lot near the north-most restroom. The trip will entail walking a mile or more on sand. \nWhat to Bring: Binoculars\, Hat\, Sunscreen\, Insect Repellant\, Water\, and Footwear appropriate for wading. \nNote: Ft. De Soto has an admission fee of $5:00 per vehicle.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/field-trip-to-fort-de-soto/
LOCATION:Fort DeSoto Park\, 8250 Desoto Memorial Highway\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Clubs,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T232106
CREATED:20240901T191055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T191055Z
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SUMMARY:Field Trip to A. L. Anderson Park
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip Leader: Carl Shavers \nMeet at shelter 4. \n\nWhat to Bring:\nHat\nBinoculars\nWater\nInsect repellent\nSunscreen
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/field-trip-to-a-l-anderson-park/
LOCATION:A.L. Anderson Park\, 39699 US Highway 19N\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Clubs,Coastal & Wetlands,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T120000
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SUMMARY:Falcon Fascination
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a journey through time representing man’s long term relationship with peregrine falcons! \nThis program is a journey through time representing man’s long term relationship with peregrine falcons. The importance of coastal areas\, climate\, water\, bird friendly communities and migratory stop overs is discussed. Peregrine falcons are extreme predators that ended up on the endangered species list. Several organizations\, as well as falconers\, were instrumental in bringing the peregrine falcons back to their nesting grounds and into the 21st century. Peregrines have adapted well in urban environments and counts at Hawk Watches have been very high. The program features live falcons! Moccasin Lake Nature Park in Clearwater serves as a sanctuary to these educational ambassadors. \nJoin Barbara Walker of the Tampa Bay Raptor Rescue for this enlightening program and meet a live falcon! \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/falcon-fascination-2/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Exhibits,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna,Raptors,Threatened & Endangered Species,Wildlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve":MAILTO:info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org
GEO:28.136639;-82.656421
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center 3940 Keystone Road Tarpon Springs FL 34688 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3940 Keystone Road:geo:-82.656421,28.136639
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T232106
CREATED:20240315T202842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T202842Z
UID:10005705-1726304400-1726315200@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Beginning Bird Walk @ Lettuce Lake Park
DESCRIPTION:Important! Pre-registration is required and participation is limited to the first 10 people who sign up. 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. \nEntrance fee for park $2. Meet in the parking lot by the Visitor’s Center in Lettuce Lake Park at 9 am.  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 trip leader Jim Hengelbrok at jim.hengelbrok@tampaaudubon.org
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/beginning-bird-walk-lettuce-lake-park/2024-09-14/
LOCATION:Lettuce Lake Conservation Park\, 6920 East Fletcher Avenue\, Tampa\, FL\, 33637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Clubs,Coastal & Wetlands,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography,Raptors,Wildlife
GEO:28.0739294;-82.3754407
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lettuce Lake Conservation Park 6920 East Fletcher Avenue Tampa FL 33637 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=6920 East Fletcher Avenue:geo:-82.3754407,28.0739294
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T232106
CREATED:20240901T190023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T190023Z
UID:10007239-1726304400-1726311600@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Clean Up the Tampa Audubon Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:The Tampa Audubon Society\, the Sierra Club\, and Port Tampa Bay are jointly responsible for a small natural area bordering Old Tampa Bay. Mangroves\, mudflats\, oyster bars\, and open bay provide bird and wildlife habitat here\, one of the few natural shorelines remaining. Once or twice a year\, we meet to remove the trash that washes in on high tide and other debris from the Sanctuary. Wear long sleeves and pants\, closed toe/walk in the water and mud shoes. Sierra Club’s Todd Randolph is organizing the event 815/347-2421. Questions? Call Ann Paul 813/624-3149.\n\nDirections to Site:  From 1-275\, take Westshore Blvd. exit and head south on Westshore.  Turn right at W. San Jose Street.  Follow San Jose until you reach an S-shaped curve.  The Sanctuary is located on the right.  Park on the street being considerate not to block mailboxes or drive ways.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/clean-up-the-tampa-audubon-sanctuary-2/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Cleanups & Restorations,Coastal & Wetlands,Local Community,Volunteering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T232106
CREATED:20240901T190755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T190755Z
UID:10007240-1726300800-1726308000@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Field Trip to John Chestnut Park
DESCRIPTION:Field Trip Leader: Ron Smith \nMeet at the first parking lot on the left after passing the initial 3-way stop sign. \n\nWhat to Bring:\nHat\nBinoculars\nWater\nInsect repellent\nSunscreen
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/field-trip-to-john-chestnut-park/
LOCATION:John Chestnut Park\, 2200 East Lake Road South\, Palm Harbor\, FL\, 34685\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Clubs,Coastal & Wetlands,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240910T203000
DTSTAMP:20260405T232106
CREATED:20240829T182333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T182333Z
UID:10007149-1725994800-1726000200@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Common Bird Species of Pasco County
DESCRIPTION:The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will present “Common Bird Species of Pasco County” on Tues.\, Sept. 10\, at 7pm at  the Land O’ Lakes Heritage Park Community Center\, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd in Land O’ Lakes\, \nAll Chapter meetings are free and open to the public. Any questions contact us at naturecoastfnps@gmail.com.   \nWebsite: PascoNativePlants.org \nFacebook: facebook.com/groups/PascoNativePlants
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/common-bird-species-of-pasco-county/
LOCATION:Land O’ Lakes Community Center\, 5401 Land O' Lakes Blvd.\, Land O' Lakes\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Clubs,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna,Organizational Meetings,Wildlife
GEO:28.235835;-82.460655
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Land O’ Lakes Community Center 5401 Land O' Lakes Blvd. Land O' Lakes FL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=5401 Land O' Lakes Blvd.:geo:-82.460655,28.235835
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T232106
CREATED:20240708T200820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T200820Z
UID:10006664-1725782400-1725786000@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Birding by Bike- Pinellas Trail
DESCRIPTION:Meet 8:00 AM\nMeet at Brooker Creek Preserve Parking lot\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL 34688 Contact Contact Robertburkard9@gmail.com
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/birding-by-bike-pinellas-trail/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Preserve\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Biking,Birds & Birding,Nature Tours & Hikes
GEO:28.136639;-82.656421
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brooker Creek Preserve 3940 Keystone Road Tarpon Springs FL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3940 Keystone Road:geo:-82.656421,28.136639
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T150000
DTSTAMP:20260405T232106
CREATED:20240829T193707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T193707Z
UID:10007152-1725703200-1725721200@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:INTERNATIONAL VULTURE AWARENESS DAY
DESCRIPTION:Vultures are an important group of birds that help our environment\, but they face a range of challenges and threats. Join us as we celebrate these unique birds that help keep our community clean! \nWe will have special aviary tours throughout the day. \nCost: Included with Admission | All ages \nLocation: Education Center Lobby
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/international-vulture-awareness-day/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Kids & Families,Native Flora & Fauna
ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org 
GEO:27.724764;-82.6502749
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S St. Petersburg FL 33705 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S:geo:-82.6502749,27.724764
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T232106
CREATED:20240708T201927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T202306Z
UID:10006666-1725696000-1725728400@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Morning Nature Walk Starkey Park
DESCRIPTION:Meet 7:30 AM\nMeet in Corral\n1 to 4 mile walk \nFor more info email Christine Rowland
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/morning-nature-walk-starkey-park/2024-09-07/
LOCATION:J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park Education Center\, 10500 Wilderness Road\, New Port Richey\, FL\, 34655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T100000
DTSTAMP:20260405T232106
CREATED:20240810T192341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T192341Z
UID:10007123-1725696000-1725703200@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Bird Walk by Clearwater Audubon Society
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Clearwater Audubon Society for a bird walk through the park. Bring your binoculars\, field guide\, and questions!\nMeet in the parking lot by 8am. The walk starts promptly at 8am. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/bird-walk-by-clearwater-audubon-society/
LOCATION:Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center\, 2750 Park Trail Lane\, Clearwater\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Clubs,Coastal & Wetlands,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Wildlife
GEO:27.977104;-82.724462
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center 2750 Park Trail Lane Clearwater FL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2750 Park Trail Lane:geo:-82.724462,27.977104
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T093000
DTSTAMP:20260405T232106
CREATED:20240902T182025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T193954Z
UID:10007246-1725696000-1725701400@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Bird Walk at Boyd Hill
DESCRIPTION:Join the St. Petersburg Audubon Society for a birdwatching hike at Boyd Hill\, where you’ll spot a variety of native species while learning about their habits and habitats. \nPerfect for bird enthusiasts of all levels! Binoculars are available for loan. \nAll ages welcome with a registered adult. \n  \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/bird-walk-at-boyd-hill/2024-09-07/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Birds & Birding,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes
ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org 
GEO:27.724764;-82.6502749
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S St. Petersburg FL 33705 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S:geo:-82.6502749,27.724764
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T200000
DTSTAMP:20260405T232106
CREATED:20240901T185327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T185327Z
UID:10007238-1725645600-1725652800@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Sunset Beach Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we clean up our beaches\, have some fun\, learn something new\, and release some birds!
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/sunset-beach-cleanup/
LOCATION:Seaside Seabird Sanctuary\, 18328 Gulf Blvd\, Indian Shores\, FL\, 33785\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beach Activities,Birds & Birding,Cleanups & Restorations,Coastal & Wetlands,Volunteering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T140000
DTSTAMP:20260405T232106
CREATED:20240901T184747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T184747Z
UID:10007237-1725629400-1725631200@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Avian Ambassador Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:Come and meet one of our Avian Ambassadors up close and personal! Learn about their species\, individual injury\, natural history\, and impact on our local ecosystems!
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/avian-ambassador-meet-and-greet/2024-09-06/
LOCATION:Seaside Seabird Sanctuary\, 18328 Gulf Blvd\, Indian Shores\, FL\, 33785\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Exhibits,Kids & Families,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Wildlife
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240905T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T232106
CREATED:20230829T184844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230829T184844Z
UID:10003072-1725532200-1725535800@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Science Rocks!
DESCRIPTION:This free event at Moccasin Lake Nature Park is hosted by the Clearwater Community Women’s Club\, and it covers a range of science topics through hands-on activities\, discussion and crafts. Registration is required by emailing ScienceRocksMoccasin@gmail.com. \nSept. 7: 5 Senses \nOct.5: Water \nNov. 2. Bees \nJan. 4: Push/Pull \nFeb. 1: Flight \nMar. 7: Frogs and Toads \nApril 4: The Sun \nMay 2: 3 States of Matter
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/science-rocks/2024-09-05/
LOCATION:Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center\, 2750 Park Trail Lane\, Clearwater\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Crafts & Hobbies,Homeschool,Insects,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians,Science & Technology,Wildlife,Workshops & Classes,Youth Programs
GEO:27.977104;-82.724462
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center 2750 Park Trail Lane Clearwater FL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2750 Park Trail Lane:geo:-82.724462,27.977104
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240904T103000
DTSTAMP:20260405T232106
CREATED:20240901T184747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240901T184747Z
UID:10007236-1725444000-1725445800@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Avian Ambassador Meet and Greet
DESCRIPTION:Come and meet one of our Avian Ambassadors up close and personal! Learn about their species\, individual injury\, natural history\, and impact on our local ecosystems!
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/avian-ambassador-meet-and-greet/2024-09-04/
LOCATION:Seaside Seabird Sanctuary\, 18328 Gulf Blvd\, Indian Shores\, FL\, 33785\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Exhibits,Kids & Families,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Wildlife
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T090000
DTSTAMP:20260405T232106
CREATED:20240708T205840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T213945Z
UID:10006667-1724482800-1724490000@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Black Terns at Gandy Beach
DESCRIPTION:August is the best time to see Black Terns on the south side of Gandy Blvd. at Gandy Beach.  There are also Least Terns and Black Skimmers.  It’s a great place to practice shorebird identification.  We hope to avoid the heat and people and their unleashed dogs by starting at 7:00 am.  If you’re driving from Tampa\, the beach is on your left after you cross Gandy Bridge.  If you’re coming from Pinellas County\, the beach is on your right just before the bridge.  There are no bathroom facilities. \nAdvance registration is required. Please contact the Trip Leader for further coordination. Be sure to plan accordingly: bring water\, snacks (lunch is appropriate)\, hat\, sunscreen\, binoculars\, and dress for the weather (see the current forecast for Tampa below on this page). Keep emergency contact information on your person (for example\, in your chest pocket or on your phone). Contact trip leader Lilian Saul at:  lily.saul@tampaaudubon.org to join.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/black-terns-at-gandy-beach/
LOCATION:Gandy Beach\, Saint Petersburg\, FL\, 33716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beach Activities,Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography
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