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SUMMARY:Native Plant Walk @ LLP
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. \nCome and learn about the real natural Florida and why it is so important to protect it during a plant walk at Lettuce Lake. The walks take place the first Saturday of the month\, with no walks in July\, August or December. \nMeet in the visitor center for a short orientation slide show\, then the walk is on the park’s boardwalk and nature trails. \nThings to know \n\nProgram is free\, but the $2 per vehicle (up to eight people) park entry fee applies\nWalk will last approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours\nExpect to walk 1 mile\nMaximum of 25 participants\nFor larger parties\, please email Suncoast Native Plant Society’s Joel Jackson\nMeet at the Visitor’s Center\n\n\nThings to bring\n \n\nWater\nComfortable shoes\nSunscreen\nHat\, if needed
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/native-plant-walk-llp-2-3/2023-11-04/
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,Raptors,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Canoe paddle tour
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an hour and half of easy paddling on the Little Manatee River loop with your guide. Three seater canoe rentals or 1 person kayaks can be rented for $25. Or bring your own canoe or kayak and join us with a $5 donation. Reserve your canoe or kayak by calling the office at 813-641-8545. Limited availability. campbayou@gmail.com
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/canoe-paddle-tour-3/2023-11-04/
LOCATION:Clam Bayou Nature Preserve\, 34th Avenue S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal & Wetlands,Crafts & Hobbies,Kayak & Canoe Trips,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Water Sports
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Guided Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided tour of the trails and boardwalks of the Weedon Island Preserve. \nExplore the coastal and upland ecosystems of Weedon Island on this guided tour of the Preserve. Participants will learn about the environment\, native wildlife\, and early history of the island. This tour is for adults and youth ages 10 and up. Youth must be supervised by an adult for the full duration of the program. \nAttendees will meet inside the Cultural and Natural History Center for a short introduction before departing for the trails. The total hike length may be up to two miles. This tour may traverse uneven\, natural paths or boardwalks so please prepare accordingly. Afterwards\, attendees will return to the Center to complete an evaluation of the hike and explore the museum’s exhibits. \nProceeds from this program go to the Friends of Weedon Island. The Friends support the Weedon Island Preserve through education\, preservation and protection of its habitats\, ecology\, and cultural history. Become a Friend today! \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/naturalist-guided-hike-2-2/2023-11-04/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal & Wetlands,Geology & Geography,History & Culture,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Paddle and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Paddle and Learn – \nKayaking with Mangroves \nJoin Alyssa Vinson with UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County and Sarah Denison with Manatee County Natural Resources for a special kayaking program at Robinson Preserve! On this approximately 2-mile paddle\, we will learn about one of Florida’s most important coastal trees – Mangroves! \nSingle and tandem kayaks\, paddles\, and life jackets are available to borrow free of charge on a first come-first served basis. All participants must wear a life jacket. All participants must be able to meet the County’s minimum eligibility requirements: https://www.mymanatee.org/departments/natural_resources/ecoevents#kayak  \nPlease wear comfortable clothing and footwear that can get wet – no flip-flops or sandals unless they have a heel strap. You may wish to bring light layers and wear sun protection. \nThis is an easy paddle that can be enjoyed by beginning kayakers\, but we do recommend some prior paddling experience. Program suitable for all ages. Participants under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \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 Katie Granberg\, katiebg@ufl.edu\, (941) 722-4524 x 1815 at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/paddle-and-learn/
LOCATION:ROBINSON PRESERVE\, 1704 99th Street Northwest\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal & Wetlands,Kayak & Canoe Trips,Local Community,Nature Tours & Hikes,Water Sports,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Managing Our Underwater World in Tampa Bay
DESCRIPTION:Meet the Tampa Bay Aquatic Preserves program and learn about the coastal resources they protect in Tampa Bay. \nThe Tampa Bay Aquatic Preserves (TBAP)\, managed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection\, highlight the best of what our state has to offer: open water\, inlet bays\, tidally influenced creeks and rivers\, oyster reefs\, seagrass beds\, salt marshes and mangrove forests. These habitats are vital to Florida’s iconic wildlife such as manatees\, dolphins\, fishes\, oysters\, and an abundance of wading\, nesting and migratory birds. Although not widely known\, TBAP even has a variety of corals in its hard-bottom areas. Join the TBAP program at Weedon Island to learn how they are working to restore & protect the coastal resources in our own backyard. \nThis program will feature Dr. Randy Runnels of the Tampa Bay Aquatic Preserves Program. Dr. Runnels earned his PhD in Oceanography from Texas A&M University. His 30+ year career has taken him from the temperate Northern Gulf of Mexico to the Florida Keys. In recent years he has been invited to China and Vietnam as a coastal management adviser on a number of issues. He has managed Tampa Bay’s aquatic preserves for over two decades\, and continues to teach college courses in Biology\, Marine Science and Environmental Science. \nThis program is recommended for adults and youth ages 12+. Youth should be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. \n\n>>> RESERVE A SPOT <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/managing-our-underwater-world-in-tampa-bay-2/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal & Wetlands,Conservation & Ecology,Geology & Geography,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Marine Life,Native Flora & Fauna,Threatened & Endangered Species,Water Sports
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SUMMARY:Where Did the Snakes Go?
DESCRIPTION:Where Did the Snakes Go?\nThe Parasite Behind Pygmy Rattlesnake Declines \nLearn about new research from the University of Central Florida’s Biology Department! \nPrecipitous declines of Sistrurus miliarius are spatially and temporally consistent with the initial invasion of the lung parasite\, Raillietiella orientalis (RO). RO is suspected to have been introduced by the established Burmese pythons in South Florida and causes disease in snakes native to the southeastern United States. Eighteen species of native snakes are documented as definitive hosts in Florida but pathology and risk of disease development between species is understudied. During this program\, Jenna will introduce the invasive lung parasite\, uncover what species are at risk of infections in the southeastern US\, and why pygmy rattlesnakes are an exceptionally vulnerable host. \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: Jenna is a second-year PhD student at the University of Central Florida in Dr. Anna Savage’s lab. Though the focal species of her dissertation is Sistrurus miliarius\, she works to assess all species of snakes in North America that are at risk of infection by Raillietiella orientalis as the disease caused by the pathogen (pentastomiasis) can be severe and often lethal. She is the founder of a collaborative network called SLAM (Snake Lungworm Alliance and Monitoring) that consists of many researchers and managers across the southeastern United States. Jenna is also the co-chair of the national Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (PARC) Disease Task Team which facilitates and guides communication and collaboration on herpetofaunal diseases among PARC regions\, federal and state agencies\, and partners.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/where-did-the-snakes-go/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biology & Medicine,Coastal & Wetlands,Homeschool,Invasive & Intrusive Species,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians
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