Botanical Printmaking
2024-08-18 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Ages 18+
Create beautiful monotype prints using natural materials. All experience levels are welcome! All supplies are provided. Preregistration required.
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Book Time at Brooker
2024-08-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-08-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-09-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-09-12 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-09-19 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-09-26 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-03 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-10 10:30 - 11:30 and 2 more dates | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Bring your pre-schooler to Book Time at Brooker.

Bring your Preschooler to this program designed to connect them to the wonders of the natural world. In addition to hearing a great story, your child will participate in a craft related to the story that is read. This activity is recommended for ages 3 to 5.
Registration is not required for Book Time, just show up with your kiddo! This program is led by Brooker Creek Volunteers.
Additional 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 building. We will start promptly at 10:30am. Follow signs to the Exhibit Hall.
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Parents Night Out
2024-08-24 18:00 - 22:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Parents enjoy a night out while the kids learn through games, activities, crafts, and a night hike.

Summer is in full swing, let’s hit the beach! We’ll be taking a closer look at the coastal plants and animals that call our Florida beaches home. Come ready for a jam-packed evening filled with crafts, activities, games, and a night hike.

Ages 6 yrs – 10 yrs
Dinner is included.
Preregister by August 22.
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Nature Art: Leaf Coins
2024-08-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Ages 8+
Drop by for a quick activity on your way to the trails. Kids and families will enjoy creating this simple craft! Leaf coins are quarter-size clay coins imprinted with natural textures. Perfect for all ages and experience levels.
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Science Rocks!
2024-09-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
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.
Sept. 7: 5 Senses
Oct.5: Water
Nov. 2. Bees
Jan. 4: Push/Pull
Feb. 1: Flight
Mar. 7: Frogs and Toads
April 4: The Sun
May 2: 3 States of Matter

Farming at Boyd Hill Garden
2024-09-05 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-09-12 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-09-19 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-09-26 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-10-03 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-10-10 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-10-17 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-10-24 15:30 - 17:00 | Pinellas Pioneer Settlement, 3130 31st Street South, St. Petersburg, FL, 33712, United States
Fun, hands-on education on organic gardening, raising chickens, and fun activities from 4-H curricula.
Ages 7 yrs – 11 yrs
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Bay Babies
2024-09-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-10-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Tampa Bay Watch Marine & Education Center, 3000 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde, FL, 33715, United States
Come join us with your young scientists!
Ages 3 yrs – 6 yrs
This program is for the youngest ocean explorers. Bay Babies is offered for 3 to 6 year olds monthly. Each session includes story time, crafts, activities, and animal interactions to keep your little one(s) engaged and excited. Program is held in our indoor classroom and space is limited.
Children must be accompanied by an adult while in the classroom
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Equinox: A Guide to Fall Skies
2024-09-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Museum of Science ﻿and Nature, 201 10th St. West, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States
Join us in The Planetarium at The Bishop to celebrate the Autumnal Equinox! Explore the rising Fall constellations and get to know your night sky. Learn some tips and tricks to finding your favorite objects and take a closer look at images from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)! Keep an eye out for amazing meteor showers, and dive into the stories amongst the stars as we fall further into the exciting astronomical events of the season.
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Pollinator Pots
2024-09-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Support local pollinators such as butterflies and birds by making a pollinator pot to put on your porch or balcony!
18 yrs +
Bring a 12″ – 18″ pot and we will provide the native plants and soil!
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Photo Walk
2024-10-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Long Center, 1501 N Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL, 33765, United States
Join photographer Sharon on a photo walk along the Ream Wilson Trail where participants will walk, discuss photography tips and take pictures of whatever captures their imagination. We will focus on taking interesting photographs, using the available light, wildlife and scenery.
Bring your photographic equipment (cell phone, camera, tablet), creativity and water for hydration.
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Autumn Harvest Festival
2024-10-12 10:00 - 15:00 | Pinellas Pioneer Settlement, 3130 31st Street South, St. Petersburg, FL, 33712, United States
Join us for the 18th Annual Autumn Harvest Festival at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, where fall fun meets nature’s beauty. This year’s event will include an array of activities for the whole family, including games, food trucks, crafts, and hayrides!
– Saturday, October 12
– 10 AM – 3 PM
– Pinellas Pioneer Settlement, 3010 31st Street S.
ALL ages welcome.
Cost: $5 | Free entry for attendees 3 years of age or under.
Entry fee includes all activities. Merchandise and food sold separately.
For additional information, call 727-893-7326 or visit: boydhillpreserve.com

Tot Time & The Gopher Tortoise Tot Trot!
2024-10-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Families with little ones can enjoy nature-themed stories and crafts at the Weedon Island Preserve.

Families of pre-school aged children (3-5 years old) are invited to explore the wonders of the Weedon Island Preserve! This class will focus on the Gopher Tortoise, a keystone species and icon of the Preserve. In addition to learning about these special tortoises though crafts and activities, families can also participate in the Gopher Tortoise Tot Trot. This family-fun run will pass by gopher tortoise burrows and hopefully give us the opportunity to observe some wild tortoises!
Spots are limited so advance registration is required for all youth participants.
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