Book Time at Brooker
2024-10-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-10-31 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-11-07 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-11-14 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-11-21 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-11-28 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-12-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-12-12 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) and 1 more date | 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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Farming at Boyd Hill Garden
2024-10-24 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-10-31 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-11-07 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-11-14 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-11-21 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-11-28 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-12-05 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-12-12 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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Fall-o-ween
2024-10-26 15:00 - 20:00 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
Halloween and Fall fun at Moccasin Lake Nature Park.
There will be food, music, a costume contest, arts & crafts, Halloween karaoke and more!

Tot Time
2024-11-01 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-11-15 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-12-06 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 are invited to explore the wonders of the natural world at the Weedon Island Preserve. Families will be treated to rhymes, stories, songs, crafts, and other activities that connect them to our environment. Activities are intended for youth aged 3-5.
Parents or guardians only need to register the youth(s) attending, but must accompany them for the duration of the program. This program will take place inside the Cultural and Natural History Center unless otherwise specified.
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Proceeds will support the Friends of Weedon Island, a non-profit organization that work to promotes education and conservation of the Weedon Island Preserve.

Bay Babies
2024-11-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2024-12-07 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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PRINT PARTY AT THE PRESERVE
2024-11-09 11:00 - 16:00 | Pinellas Pioneer Settlement, 3130 31st Street South, St. Petersburg, FL, 33712, United States
Free | All ages welcome
A free, family-friendly celebration of all things print! Join us for the inaugural Print Party and explore different printing styles such as letterpress, screen print, Gelli prints, papermaking, cyanotype, woodcuts, steamroller printing, and more. Make plans to enjoy the day exploring printmaking outdoors. Your participation supports the fantastic work of the Friends of Boyd Hill organization.
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ASTRONOMY NIGHT
2024-11-16 07:30 - 09:30 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Explore the night sky with volunteers from the St. Petersburg Astronomy Club. During this month’s program, participants will be able to see the rings of Saturn through the scopes!
Ages 18 yrs +
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Wading Birds Photography Tour
2024-11-21 12:30 - 14:30 | Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
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.
This tour is for adults and youth ages 10+. Youth must be supervised by an adult.
The total hike length will be between 1 to 2 miles on natural paths and boardwalks so please dress and prepare accordingly.
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Water Bath Canning 101: Tomatoes
2024-11-22 11:00 - 14:00 | UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough County, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL, 33584, United States
Learn about water bath canning, the equipment needed, and how to can tomatoes.
This class will include information and resources on safely canning at home, the science behind canning, and a food tasting.
Feel free to bring your own lunch; full 3 hours of the class is dependent on amount of participant questions and canning recipe.
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PLEASE NOTE: There is a non-refundable $10.00 registration fee per individual for this workshop.
This class will take place at the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County office at: 5339 County Road 579, in Seffner.
If you have any questions, please contact the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County at:
(813) 744-5519
**The 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 Joshua Payne at: joshuapayne@ufl.edu or 813 744-5519 x 54136, at least 1 week in advance.

Nature's Airpurifiers
2024-11-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
For only pennies a day, houseplants will help beautify, purify, and renew your studio, office or home by filtering out toxins, pollutants, and the carbon dioxide we exhale and replace them with fresh oxygen! Learn about NASA recommended air- purifying plants, how to responsibly care for them, and how to propagate them so you can share them with friends!
Participants will receive a couple of plants to keep or give as gifts for the upcoming holidays!
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Health Benefits of Therapy Gardens and Indoor Plants
2024-12-06 12:00 - 13:30 | ZOOM, United States
Florida-Friendly Friday:
Health Benefits of Therapy Gardens and Indoor Plants
Learn about the health benefits plants can have in your everyday life.
The fast pace of everyday life can be stressful. Why don’t you take a moment for yourself and learn how you can find tranquility through indoor plants and therapy gardens? Join an FFL Educator, where she will teach you about the benefits of houseplants, indoor gardens, and therapy gardens to help you find serenity and peace of mind.
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Counting with the Birds
2024-12-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Have you heard of the Christmas Bird Count? It began in 1900—yes, that’s right, 1900—and is the longest-running national citizen science project organized by the Audubon Society. Join us to learn about the CBC, discover how to count birds, and take part in a hike to apply your new skills. This is an educational program, and the birds counted will not be evaluated by Audubon.
All ages welcome with a registered adult.
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