Is Your Neighborhood Pond Actually a Stormwater Pond?
2019-11-23 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Wetlands are Florida’s original stormwater systems and once covered more than half the state.

About this Event

Wetlands are Florida’s original stormwater systems and once covered more than half the state. Now we have infrastructure that mimics this natural water system. Stormwater ponds are constructed to prevent flooding, improve water quality, and add aesthetic value to a home. Unfortunately, some of these ponds are covered with nuisance vegetation, have significant erosion, experience fish kills, and look plain awful. Pinellas County Environmental Management will walk you through basic stormwater pond management and offer advice in improving your neighborhood stormwater pond!
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/is-your-neighborhood-pond-actually-a-stormwater-pond-tickets-75001620867

Resiliency Leadership Summit
2020-01-07 08:30 - 17:00 | Hilton Carillon Park Hotel, 950 Lake Carillon Drive, St. Petersburg, FL, 33716, United States
On January 7-8, the Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency Coalition will host its first annual Leadership Summit and we invite you to be a part of this milestone event.
At the Summit, you will hear from national experts as well as our local counties and cities, as we explore new and innovative programs, strategies and policy.
Our Summit will take it to the next level as we move forward in defining our vision for transforming our communities over the next 5-10 years to address major economic, social and environmental challenges. We will go through a facilitated prioritization session and define goals for the Regional Action Plan to be developed in early 2020.

Fire Fest 2020
2020-01-25 10:00 - 14:00 | T. Mabry Carlton Reserve, 1800 Mabry Carlton Parkway, Venice, FL, 34292, United States

WONDER WALKS: JOHNSON PRESERVE
2020-02-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Johnson Preserve, FL, United States
Take a sneak peek inside Manatee County’s newest property, Johnson Preserve. Wander the winding rugged trails and mysterious oak hammocks. Discover the butterflies, birds and other wildlife that call this gem of a preserve home. Public access is only available during these special “sneak peeks” so don’t miss this chance to see the site’s transformation.
Program suitable for all ages.
Reservations are required -Please let us know if you would like to attend by emailing coral.bass@mymanatee.org or calling 941-742-5923ext.6034.

Kids Can Virtual Bingo
2020-09-16
Kids Can is one of our favorite biannual activities. Since gathering together is more complicated this year, we’re switching it up! We’re excited to announce a reimagined Kids Can Program designed to educate and empower youth (ages elementary to middle school) to make a positive impact on the environment through activities you and your family can do safely near home.
Join us this fall, during National Estuaries Week, for our first game of Kids Can Bingo! Squares include activities such as exploring a local park, turning trash into art, and participating in our #PickUpPinellas cleanup. Once you register, we’ll send you the bingo card and some simple instructions. As you fill out the card, you’ll document your work. Everyone who gets Bingo will receive a prize, and a few Grand Prizes are available for those who want to go above and beyond! Through activities like “Kids Can”, we hope to lay the foundation of environmental sustainability for generations to come.
This program will run for one week only – from September 19th to 26th. Submissions must be sent in ONE EMAIL to education@kpbcares.org by the end of the day on September 26th. Prizes will be mailed.
REGISTER HERE

Clubs & Societies of Moccasin Lake
2020-09-16 10:00 - 13:00 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States

Temple Terrace Tree Planting
2020-09-19 08:00 - 10:00
Help beautify the City of Temple Terrace. Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful is seeking volunteers to help plant residential trees.

Where: Meet at Temple Terrace City Hall Parking Lot, 11250 N. 56th Street
REGISTER HERE

Beach Ecology
2020-09-19 10:30 - 14:00 | Tampa Bay Watch Marine & Education Center, 3000 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde, FL, 33715, United States
Science Saturday
Beach Ecology
Be a scientist for a day! Science Saturday is a fun filled event covering various ocean topics! Each Science Saturday will have a marine science theme. Days often include a guest speaker, fun activities and ocean craft! Themes are always changing! Ask the front desk for details!
$6.00 per child
$8.00 per adult
Price includes admission to the Discovery Center!

Saving our Seas
2020-09-26 10:30 - 14:00 | Tampa Bay Watch Marine & Education Center, 3000 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde, FL, 33715, United States
Science Saturday
Saving our Seas
Be a scientist for a day! Science Saturday is a fun filled event covering various ocean topics! Each Science Saturday will have a marine science theme. Days often include a guest speaker, fun activities and ocean craft! Themes are always changing! Ask the front desk for details!
$6.00 per child
$8.00 per adult
Price includes admission to the Discovery Center!

Free Electronic Waste Dropoff/Recycling Event
2020-10-28 07:00 - 15:00
Location: Solid Waste Complex – Campbell
1701 N Hercules Ave
Clearwater, Florida 33765

Clearwater residents may bring up to six unwanted electronics to the city’s free monthly electronics collection event, hosted by Clearwater Solid Waste/Recycling Department. In order to drop off recyclables, participants MUST be city residents. Proof of residency is required prior to dropping off materials. Electronics accepted include televisions, cell phones, computer towers/CPUs, drives (such as hard drives and CD drives), laptops, desktop monitors, smart phones and tablets. The city will not accept any electronics that have been scavenged.

Veterans Memorial Park Planting
2020-11-05 07:30 - 12:00 | Veterans Memorial Park, 3602 US Hwy. 301 N, Tampa, FL, 33619, United States
Join Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful as we plant over 140 plants to create a pollinator garden. This project is a part of the community greening program by NFL Green in partnership Tampa Bay Super Bowl LV.
This fun project will be limited to 20 volunteers, so sign up now!
Click Here to Register

What to Bring:

ID
Mask
Sunscreen
Hat/Sunglasses
Protective footwear (closed-toed, no sandals or flip-flops)
Insect repellent
Reusable water bottle

National Audubon Christmas Bird Count
2020-12-16
121st Annual
National Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Contact Christine Rowland president@westpascoaudubon.com if you want to join us.

Conservation in the 21st Century
2021-01-27 10:00 - 11:00 | ZOOM, United States
Raise your hand if you think conserving wildlife and their habitat is a good thing. Ok, so you say you support environmental conservation, but what exactly is environmental conservation? Join Sensing Nature Ecologist, Brian Lane as he navigates the terms, parameters, and concepts of environmental conservation, and most importantly how you can make a difference. Whether you are six or sixty-plus, you are the perfect person to make a difference.
Webinar Registration

Rain Barrels for the Rainy Days of Summer
2021-07-28 10:30 - 12:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
The massive summer rains we experience can cause a lot of headaches in the form of stormwater runoff. Learn more about the issue and how you can help to manage stormwater runoff in your own yard by incorporating rain barrels to use for landscape irrigation.
REGISTER HERE

Youth Water Program
2021-08-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Let’s take a closer look at the water cycle!

We all learned the water cycle in school…you know, the one with mountains and lots of green space. But what might the water cycle look like in a developed area like Pinellas County? Learn with Lara all about the urban water cycle. Youth participants will put on their “manager” hat and help Lara figure out how to manage all of the stormwater runoff we get in the rainy season. Targeted for upper elementary and middle school aged youth.
Registration is required. Please register both yourself and your child. This program will cap at 20 participants. Presented by Lara Milligan, Pinellas County Natural Resources Agent for UF/IFAS Extension.
REGISTER HERE
Additional Notes: This program will be held in our auditorium. 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 auditorium. We will start promptly at 10am. Follow signs to the auditorium.

FLORIDA BIRDING & NATURE FESTIVAL
2021-10-15 - 2021-10-17 | The Manatee Viewing Center, 6990 Dickman Rd, Apollo Beach, FL, 33572, United States
Three days of field and boat trips, expert seminars on Zoom, keynote speakers, and a great nature expo!
In partnership with Hillsborough County’s CELM/ELAPP programs, and hosted by TECO – come celebrate the wonders of the birds, wildlife, and natural lands that we enjoy in West Central Florida.
A three-day festival offering Zoom presentations keynotes field trips boat trips a nature expo a silent auction Zoom presentations where you can learn from renowned professionals, experience peak migration, and shop unique products.
Schedule Details
REGISTER HERE

Climate Science Lab
2021-10-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
AGES: 10 – 15 yrs
Understanding climate change starts with understanding climate science. Come and conduct real science experiments that illustrate why Earth’s climate is changing and how it affects us. Pizza will be provided at 5 pm.

Mushroom Identification Nature Hike
2021-11-02 08:00 - 11:00 | Rye Preserve, 905 Rye Wilderness Trail, Parrish, FL, 34219, United States
Join UF/IFAS for an engaging walk into the fantastic world of fungi on a tour through one of our local natural areas. These walks will focus on practicing skills needed for identification of local mushroom species as well as on the broader ecology associated.
Be prepared to walk a long distance. Appropriate footwear, hat, sunscreen etc. are required. $20 per person to attend.

Register HERE!
