BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bay Soundings - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://baysoundings.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bay Soundings REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T170000 DTSTAMP:20260421T181201 CREATED:20191021T191609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191021T191609Z UID:10000492-1571644800-1571677200@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:NAVIGATING NATURE DESCRIPTION:St. Petersburg Audubon Society’s monthly kids’ camp. Registration is required online at www.stpeteaudubon.org \nGrades 4 – 8 \n  URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/navigating-nature/ LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Camps & Childcare,Youth Programs 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T181201 CREATED:20190818T183612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190818T183612Z UID:10000433-1568142000-1568149200@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird DESCRIPTION:The Nature Coast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society meets the\nsecond Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM at The Land O’ Lakes Community Center\, 5401 Land O’ Lakes Blvd/US 41\, Land O’ Lakes\, 34639\, between SR 52 and SR 54. \nThe subject of the Tuesday\, September 10\, 2019\, meeting is The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird”\, presented by Christine Rowland. Christine is the President of West Pasco Audubon\, our local chapter of the National Audubon Society. \nChristine inherited her interest in birds from her father who\, at 91\, just\nbought another pair of bird watching binoculars. She started attending the\nWest Audubon Society meetings after she and her husband moved to Florida from New York City where she was a high school teacher. Christine has been president of the West Pasco Audubon Society since January of this year. \nLearn more about this most common local hummingbird\, its life\, habits and\nmigration. Want to attract them to your garden? We’ll cover their favorite\nnative plants as well as best practices for hummingbird feeders. Want to\nhelp researchers learn more about these hummingbirds? Discover ways you can help with their study and conservation. Christine will also provide an\nintroduction to the Audubon Plants for Birds Program. \nMeetings of the Chapter are free\, and all interested parties are invited to\nattend\, to bring questions about their yard\, and participate in light\nrefreshments and the native plant drawing. Telephone inquiries are taken by Sandy at (727) 207-1853. URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/the-ruby-throated-hummingbird/ LOCATION:Land O’ Lakes Community Center\, 5401 Land O' Lakes Blvd.\, Land O' Lakes\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Clubs,Lectures & Seminars 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190831T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190831T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T181201 CREATED:20190713T184223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190713T184223Z UID:10000125-1567260000-1567263600@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:CREATURE FEATURE  DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday & Sunday at 2 PM\nCost: Admission into Boyd Hill Nature Preserve\nAll ages welcome.\n\nLive animal encounter! Learn interesting facts about a program animal featured at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.\nContact Boyd Hill Nature Preserve at 727-893-7326 for more information. URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/creature-feature-2/2019-08-31/ LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States CATEGORIES:Animals & Pets,Birds & Birding,Exhibits,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians,Wildlife 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190824T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190824T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T181201 CREATED:20190713T184223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190713T184223Z UID:10000124-1566655200-1566658800@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:CREATURE FEATURE  DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday & Sunday at 2 PM\nCost: Admission into Boyd Hill Nature Preserve\nAll ages welcome.\n\nLive animal encounter! Learn interesting facts about a program animal featured at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.\nContact Boyd Hill Nature Preserve at 727-893-7326 for more information. URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/creature-feature-2/2019-08-24/ LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States CATEGORIES:Animals & Pets,Birds & Birding,Exhibits,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians,Wildlife 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190824T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190824T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T181201 CREATED:20190726T183822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190726T183822Z UID:10000412-1566642600-1566648000@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Shorebirds of Florida’s West Coast DESCRIPTION:Many folks enjoy the beach and so do the birds.  Learn the common and not-so-common birds you find along our gorgeous shoreline! URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/shorebirds-of-floridas-west-coast-2/ LOCATION:Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center\, 2750 Park Trail Lane\, Clearwater\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190817T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190817T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T181201 CREATED:20190713T184223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190713T184223Z UID:10000123-1566050400-1566054000@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:CREATURE FEATURE  DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday & Sunday at 2 PM\nCost: Admission into Boyd Hill Nature Preserve\nAll ages welcome.\n\nLive animal encounter! Learn interesting facts about a program animal featured at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.\nContact Boyd Hill Nature Preserve at 727-893-7326 for more information. URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/creature-feature-2/2019-08-17/ LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States CATEGORIES:Animals & Pets,Birds & Birding,Exhibits,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians,Wildlife 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190814T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190814T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T181201 CREATED:20190728T213416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190728T213416Z UID:10000417-1565809200-1565816400@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:The Secret Lives of Black Skimmers DESCRIPTION:“The Secret Lives of Black Skimmers: How Research is Helping us to Understand this Rare and Unusual Seabird.” For the past 23 years\, Dr. Elizabeth Forys has been a Biology and Environmental Science professor at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg interested in the conservation and recovery of any rare or declining species that need help.  Her current research focuses on protection of beach nesting birds using new technologies and creative partnerships. Forys holds a BA and MS in Environmental Science from the University of Virginia and a Ph.D. in wildlife ecology and conservation from the University of Florida. \nRegistration link: 26965.blackbaudhosting.com/26965/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=bacabd6c-2acd-43ee-a675-4f7098982ef1 \n\nthink + drink (science)  is $5 for Eligible Discovery Society Members\, $8 Non- Members \nSeating is limited – Must arrive 10 minutes prior to event start – print electronic ticket and present upon arrival. \nPre-purchased seats will be held until 5 minutes prior to program start time ONLY\, at which time they may be released for re-sale \n(no refunds or exchanges will be given after the start of the program) URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/the-secret-lives-of-black-skimmers/ LOCATION:Bishop Museum of Science and Nature\, 201 10th St. West\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34205\, United States CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Lectures & Seminars END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190810T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190810T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T181201 CREATED:20190713T184223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190713T184223Z UID:10000122-1565445600-1565449200@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:CREATURE FEATURE  DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday & Sunday at 2 PM\nCost: Admission into Boyd Hill Nature Preserve\nAll ages welcome.\n\nLive animal encounter! Learn interesting facts about a program animal featured at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.\nContact Boyd Hill Nature Preserve at 727-893-7326 for more information. URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/creature-feature-2/2019-08-10/ LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States CATEGORIES:Animals & Pets,Birds & Birding,Exhibits,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians,Wildlife 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190804T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190804T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T181201 CREATED:20190713T184223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190713T184223Z UID:10000121-1564927200-1564930800@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:CREATURE FEATURE  DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday & Sunday at 2 PM\nCost: Admission into Boyd Hill Nature Preserve\nAll ages welcome.\n\nLive animal encounter! Learn interesting facts about a program animal featured at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.\nContact Boyd Hill Nature Preserve at 727-893-7326 for more information. URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/creature-feature-2/2019-08-04/ LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States CATEGORIES:Animals & Pets,Birds & Birding,Exhibits,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians,Wildlife 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190803T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190803T150000 DTSTAMP:20260421T181201 CREATED:20190713T184223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190713T184223Z UID:10000120-1564840800-1564844400@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:CREATURE FEATURE  DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday & Sunday at 2 PM\nCost: Admission into Boyd Hill Nature Preserve\nAll ages welcome.\n\nLive animal encounter! Learn interesting facts about a program animal featured at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.\nContact Boyd Hill Nature Preserve at 727-893-7326 for more information. URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/creature-feature-2/2019-08-03/ LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States CATEGORIES:Animals & Pets,Birds & Birding,Exhibits,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians,Wildlife 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190803T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190803T113000 DTSTAMP:20260421T181201 CREATED:20190712T232109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190712T232109Z UID:10000394-1564828200-1564831800@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Curious Corvids DESCRIPTION:Crows\, ravens\, magpies\, rooks and jays all belong to the scientific family Corvidae\, and members of the crow family (often referred to as corvids) are among some of the most intelligent birds in the world. Corvids have been documented as using and modifying tools\, teaching one another new things\, playing tricks\, planning ahead and solving puzzles! Learn more about these curious corvids and their remarkable behaviors at this interactive presentation where we will also get to meet a live fish crow up close. \nRecommended for adults and youth over 7 years of age. \nFor details\, link here: https://curiouscorvids.eventbrite.com URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/curious-corvids/ LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna GEO:27.850451;-82.6075539 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center 1800 Weedon Drive NE St. Petersburg FL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1800 Weedon Drive NE:geo:-82.6075539,27.850451 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T120000 DTSTAMP:20260421T181201 CREATED:20190420T185028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190420T185028Z UID:10000057-1556361000-1556366400@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:SHOREBIRDS OF FLORIDA’S WEST COAST DESCRIPTION:Everyone likes the beach\, and so do birds. Learn the common and not so common birds you find along our gorgeous shoreline. \nRegistration:\nhttps://www.meetup.com/Moccasin-Lake-Environmental-Education-Center/ URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/shorebirds-of-floridas-west-coast/ LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190316T103000 DTSTAMP:20260421T181201 CREATED:20190304T233125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T233125Z UID:10000061-1552725000-1552732200@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:The Great Weedon Bird Quest DESCRIPTION:The Great Weedon Bird Quest \nJoin us on a hike to find Weedon Island Preserve birds! Learn the identifying marks and behaviors of our feathered year-round residents and seasonal visitors. A brief classroom session before the hike will introduce participants to the common birds found in the Preserve. Free. \nRegister at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-great-weedon-bird-quest-tickets-52975144082 or call Weedon Island Preserve at (727)453-6500 for assistance. URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/the-great-weedon-bird-quest-4/ LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Contests & Competitions,Kids & Families,Native Flora & Fauna GEO:27.850451;-82.6075539 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center 1800 Weedon Drive NE St. Petersburg FL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1800 Weedon Drive NE:geo:-82.6075539,27.850451 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190107T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190107T210000 DTSTAMP:20260421T181201 CREATED:20181221T233244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181221T233244Z UID:10000114-1546885800-1546894800@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:CLEARWATER AUDUBON SOCIETY MEETING DESCRIPTION:The local chapter of the National Audubon Society conducts field trips to Florida’s natural areas\, supports local environmental education efforts and sponsors environmental educators to Audubon training centers. Everyone is welcome. \nRegistration: https://www.meetup.com/Moccasin-Lake-Environmental-Education-Center/ URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/clearwater-audubon-society-meeting-7/ LOCATION:Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center\, 2750 Park Trail Lane\, Clearwater\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Clubs 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 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR