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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T190000
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SUMMARY:The Florida Panther: Our Endangered Big Cat
DESCRIPTION:The elusive Florida Panther is one of the most endangered creatures. There are only around 200 of these majestic cats left in the wild! Make plans to join us for a great discussion with a field biologist who will delve into the mysteries of these incredible animals. Discover their secret lives and find out what efforts are underway to protect them from habitat loss and ensure their survival! \nOur presenter is Christopher Satter\, Biologist with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. \nOpen to the public. | FREE ADMISSION \nFor questions about the Natural History Speaker Series\, contact Boyd Hill Nature Preserve at 727-893-7326.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/the-florida-panther-our-endangered-big-cat/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill – 31st Street S\, 3130 31st Street S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation & Ecology,Geology & Geography,Homeschool,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna,Threatened & Endangered Species,Wildlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org 
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Gardening: Milkweed for Monarchs
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to attract monarchs and other butterflies to your Florida garden \nThis class will teach you how to attract and keep butterflies in your garden year-round along with other pollinators and beneficial insects important to a healthy garden. We will talk about key nectar and host plants for Central Florida that you should plant in your yard. Participants will receive a native milkweed plant and a butterfly ID brochure after attending the workshop.  \nPLEASE NOTE: There is a non-refundable $10.00 registration fee per individual for this workshop. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County at (813) 744-5519. \n>>> RESERVE A SPOT <<< \n***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: Tia Silvasy\, tsilvasy@ufl.edu\, 813-744-5519 Ext. 54145\, at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/butterfly-gardening-milkweed-for-monarchs/
LOCATION:Hillsborough County Extension\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Conservation & Ecology,Crafts & Hobbies,Gardening & Landscaping,Homeschool,Insects,Kids & Families,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Threatened & Endangered Species,Wildlife,Workshops & Classes,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Beekeeping
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Beekeeping:\nA Hobby with Sweet Rewards\n~ 3 Sessions ~ \nThis program will introduce you to the basics of honey bees\, their behavior\, biology and the guiding principles of beekeeping. \nInstructor: Robert Burkard\, President of the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve’s Beekeepers Club \nWhy honey bees? In addition to the personal satisfaction of harvesting your own pure natural honey\, many of our food staples would disappear without honey bees for pollination. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture\, these under-appreciated workers pollinate 80 percent of our flowering crops\, which constitute one-third of everything we eat. Hobbyist beekeepers play a vital role in keeping our honey bee population healthy. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nAdditional 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. Follow signs to the auditorium. \nWant to take the entire series? \nRegister for Part 2 on Sunday March 23 here! \nRegister for Part 3 on Sunday March 30 here!
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/introduction-to-beekeeping-2/2025-03-09/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Conservation & Ecology,Crafts & Hobbies,Farming,Food & Cooking,Gardening & Landscaping,Husbandry,Insects,Native Flora & Fauna,Threatened & Endangered Species,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T153000
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SUMMARY:Owls\, Hawks\, Falcons\, Oh My!
DESCRIPTION:Ages 8 yrs – 12 yrs \nJoin the St. Petersburg Audubon in exploring our apex predators: RAPTORS! \nParticipants will have the opportunity to dissect an owl pellet\, and with the assistance of charts\, identify the prey species the owl dined on. \n>>> RESERVE A SPOT <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/owls-hawks-falcons-oh-my/2025-01-17/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Astronomy & Sky Watching,Birds & Birding,Camps & Childcare,Clubs,Coastal & Wetlands,Conservation & Ecology,Exhibits,Homeschool,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Raptors,Threatened & Endangered Species,Wildlife,Workshops & Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T090000
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Garden Work Day
DESCRIPTION:No experience necessary. We will be weeding\, pruning\, spreading mulch\, and learning about native plants! \nMeet near the butterfly garden which is next to the education building at the end of the parking lot. \nJoin in for as many hours as you can. \nBring gloves if you have them – the park has some that volunteers can borrow. \nQuestions/RSVP to Tabatha Spence-Hall: volunteer@pinellasnativeplants.org
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/butterfly-garden-work-day/2025-01-11/
LOCATION:Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center\, 2750 Park Trail Lane\, Clearwater\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cleanups & Restorations,Gardening & Landscaping,Insects,Threatened & Endangered Species,Volunteering
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTSTAMP:20260406T080407
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SUMMARY:Florida Birding & Nature Festival
DESCRIPTION:Early birds catch the worms — and the discounts!\nWe’ll be highlighting the trips that sold out first last year in a series of emails\, but the entire schedule is online at https://www.floridabirdingandnaturefestival.org/schedule.html so you can take advantage of the early-bird pricing through July. \nPre-festival bus trip Join four of the state’s best birders — Dave Goodwin\, Jim Eager\, Bob Snow and Cole Frederick — on a day-long excursion to Saddle Creek Park and Circle B Bar Reserve\, where you can expect to see dozens of species\, (Visit https://www.floridabirdingandnaturefestival.org/schedule.html) for the full list.) This is definitely an early-bird excursion\, with the bus boarding at 7 a.m. to take advantage of a full day of birding. \nCoffeepot Bayou Bird Island Audubon’s Jeff Liechy takes the helm of Tampa Bay Watch’s Discovery Eco-Tour Boat for an evening trip and a close-up view of colonial waterbirds. (They won’t be nesting so we won’t disturb them.) \nOutback Key and Lower Terra Ceia Bay Eric Plage and Holley Short will lead this boat trip to two of the region’s prime birding spots. An ephemeral barrier island\, Outback Key isn’t easily accessible so the birds are extraordinarily comfortable with visitors. The Pinellas National Wildlife Refuge is a roosting site for Magnificent Frigatebirds. \nFort De Soto by land David Goodwin and Jim Eager are back again with trips for advanced birders on Saturday and Sunday morning. Fort De Soto is a 1\,136-acre park covering five connected islands that is a haven for migrating neo-tropicals as well as diverse shorebirds. \nLower Green Swamp by wagon Once a working cattle ranch\, the 12\,800-acre preserve is being restored by Hillsborough County. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes view because the staff working on the restoration will lead the trip. You’ll cross grasslands\, open wooded areas\, pine forests and a large wetland area\, so you’ll see an amazing diversity of birds\, from Bald Eagles to Bachman Sparrows. \nCheck out https://www.floridabirdingandnaturefestival.org/schedule.html and grab those spots while you still can! \nSeminars & Free Nature Expo!\nWhile field trips get the most attention\, we have an incredible lineup of presentations planned along with a free Nature Expo featuring local organizations and naturalists. You can attend as many seminars as you like for the cost of registering for one day — and they’ll all be on Zoom if you can’t make it to Apollo Beach or if you’re out on a field trip and then available afterward or if you’re out on a field trip. \nCheck out these highlights: \n\nA worm’s eye view of Tampa Bay\, what sediment invertebrates can tell us about the health of our bay. Dave Karlen and the Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County have been studying these largely invisible creatures for 30 years.\nConserving Florida Scrub Jays. Once phosphate mining is complete\, Mosaic reclaims land and then manages it with fire to provide optimum habitat for the endemic species.\nMarc Minno literally wrote the books on Florida butterflies. Join him for this presentation and then a field trip through the Fred and Idah Schultz Preserve where diverse habitats make it THE place for a wide variety of butterflies.\nDan Huber at the University of Tampa is an expert on the biomechanics of sharks and how understanding their mechanical functions contribute to their position as an apex predator for millions of years.\n\nKeynote speakers you won’t want to miss! \nTo be published in September\, Audubon’s Birds of Florida is the latest from Clay Henderson\, former president of Audubon Florida. Henderson followed Audubon’s footsteps and paddled in his wake to look for birds in the same places. His previous book\, Forces of Nature\, celebrates the people and organizations who made Florida a leader in state-funded conservation and land management. \n  \n  \nParticipants in last year’s birding festival logged a total of 145 species of birds\, ranging from Wild Turkeys to Magnificant Frigatebirds. It’s not likely that one person saw all of them in the four days of the festival\, but our schedule during peak migration season means that we’ll see birds that we otherwise would miss. Our expert field trip leaders will be scouting their locations in advance to make sure you get to see the most birds possible. \nClick here for the full list.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/26480/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Boating,Coastal & Wetlands,Conferences & Forums,Conservation & Ecology,Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Lectures & Seminars,Marine Life,Maritime Topics,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography,Threatened & Endangered Species,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080407
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T174958Z
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Gardening for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Florida-Friendly Landscaping™:\nBasics of Butterfly Gardening for Beginners \nEverything you need to know to start your own backyard butterfly garden! \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/butterfly-gardening-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Palma Sola Botanical Park\, 9800 17th Avenue Northwest\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34209\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening & Landscaping,Insects,Native Flora & Fauna,Threatened & Endangered Species,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240902T192153Z
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SUMMARY:Falcon Fascination
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a journey through time representing man’s long term relationship with peregrine falcons! \nThis program is a journey through time representing man’s long term relationship with peregrine falcons. The importance of coastal areas\, climate\, water\, bird friendly communities and migratory stop overs is discussed. Peregrine falcons are extreme predators that ended up on the endangered species list. Several organizations\, as well as falconers\, were instrumental in bringing the peregrine falcons back to their nesting grounds and into the 21st century. Peregrines have adapted well in urban environments and counts at Hawk Watches have been very high. The program features live falcons! Moccasin Lake Nature Park in Clearwater serves as a sanctuary to these educational ambassadors. \nJoin Barbara Walker of the Tampa Bay Raptor Rescue for this enlightening program and meet a live falcon! \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/falcon-fascination-2/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Exhibits,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna,Raptors,Threatened & Endangered Species,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240721T130000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Beekeeping
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Beekeeping:\nA Hobby with Sweet Rewards\n~ Session 3 of 3 ~\nPrinciples of Organic Beekeeping Practices \nThis program will cover what it takes to keep your hives healthy throughout the beekeeping seasons. We will review how to maintain healthy honeybee colonies\, discuss how to recognize pests and diseases\, and have an in- depth discussion on what you can do to support your bees\, with a focus on organic beekeeping practices. \nInstructor: Robert Burkard\, President of the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve’s Beekeepers Club \n>>> RESERVE A SPOT <<< \nAdditional 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. Follow signs to the auditorium. An equal opportunity institution.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/introduction-to-beekeeping/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Gardening & Landscaping,Insects,Native Flora & Fauna,Threatened & Endangered Species,Workshops & Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve":MAILTO:info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T130000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Beekeeping
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Beekeeping:\nA Hobby with Sweet Rewards\n~ Session 2 of 3 ~\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program will cover what it takes to get started in this amazing hobby with a focus on the equipment and tools necessary for beekeeping. We will review the components of the “modern” bee hive\, the tools used by beekeepers\, and demystify the seemingly countless number of paraphernalia available for the hobbyist beekeeping. \nIn addition we will discuss the proper locations for beehives and explain Florida’s rules and guidelines. \nInstructor: Robert Burkard\, President of the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve’s Beekeepers Club \n>>> RESERVE A SPOT <<< \nRegister for Part 3 on Sunday July 21st here! \nAdditional 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. Follow signs to the auditorium. \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/intro-to-beekeeping-5/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Farming,Gardening & Landscaping,Insects,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Threatened & Endangered Species,Workshops & Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve":MAILTO:info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240707T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240707T130000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Beekeeping
DESCRIPTION:Introduction to Beekeeping:\nA Hobby with Sweet Rewards\n~ Session 1 of 3 ~\nThis program will introduce you to the basics of honey bees\, their behavior\, biology and the guiding principles of beekeeping. \nInstructor: Robert Burkard\, President of the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve’s Beekeepers Club \nWhy honey bees? In addition to the personal satisfaction of harvesting your own pure natural honey\, many of our food staples would disappear without honey bees for pollination. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture\, these under-appreciated workers pollinate 80 percent of our flowering crops\, which constitute one-third of everything we eat. Hobbyist beekeepers play a vital role in keeping our honey bee population healthy. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nWant to take the entire series? \nRegister for Part 2 on Sunday July 14th here! \nRegister for Part 3 on Sunday July 21st here! \nAdditional 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. Follow signs to the auditorium.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/intro-to-beekeeping-4/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Farming,Gardening & Landscaping,Husbandry,Insects,Native Flora & Fauna,Threatened & Endangered Species,Workshops & Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve":MAILTO:info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T205841Z
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SUMMARY:Youth Action Through Roots & Shoots
DESCRIPTION:Youth have the power to build a better world! \n“Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference.” These are the wise words of Dr. Jane Goodall\, an icon in the world of chimpanzee research and species conservation. In 1991\, Dr. Jane launched her youth program\, Roots & Shoots\, to empower young people to make a difference in their own way. Roots & Shoots supports youth projects in over 60 countries worldwide\, and in September\, Roots & Shoots opened an office in Tampa Bay! What does this mean for you? If you have an idea for a service project benefiting animals\, people\, or the environment we all share\, Roots & Shoots offers resources to help make it happen. Roots & Shoots supports youth projects in any setting: individuals\, families\, schools\, after school programs\, clubs\, home schools\, or nonprofit organizations serving youth. Come join Bonnie Eaton\, coordinator for Roots & Shoots – Tampa Bay\, to learn more about Roots & Shoots and how to get started on a project! \nFor more information\, check out https://rootsandshoots.org. \n\n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \n \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/youth-action-through-roots-shoots/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation & Ecology,History & Culture,Kids & Families,Local Community,Threatened & Endangered Species,Wildlife,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T130000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T201737Z
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SUMMARY:Sea Turtle Awareness Day Lake Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Come join the city of Clearwater and Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Nesting Team for a lake cleanup! Get the chance to learn about sea turtle conservation and how you can help our local sea turtle population. \nThis event will include raffle prizes\, the opportunity to personalize a sea turtle nesting stake\, a photo opp and much more! \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/sea-turtle-awareness-day-lake-cleanup/
LOCATION:Lake Belleview\, 1426 S M.L.K. Jr Ave.\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33756\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beach Activities,Clean Water,Cleanups & Restorations,Exhibits,Local Community,Marine Life,Native Flora & Fauna,Pollution,Reptiles & Amphibians,Threatened & Endangered Species,Volunteering
ORGANIZER;CN="Clearwater Marine Aquarium":MAILTO:visitorsinfo@cmaquarium.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080407
CREATED:20240222T215509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240222T215509Z
UID:10004802-1709370000-1709380800@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Pinellas County Bee City USA 2024 BioBlitz!
DESCRIPTION:Join others in the community for a fun\, citizen-science effort to record as many species of plants and insects at Eagle Lake Park! \n\n\n\n\n\nPinellas County has recently been recognized as a Bee City (County) by the non-profit Xerces Society for the Conservation of Invertebrates. Part of our commitment to foster a community that supports insect conservation is to engage citizens in the collection of data on the health of our insect populations. \nYou are invited to join others in the community for a fun\, citizen-science effort to record as many species of plants and insects at Eagle Lake Park on March 2nd. This “Bio-Blitz” using the iNaturalist phone app (free) will give us an idea of the density and diversity of pollinators and the plants they depend on in one park in our county. Educators from the Brooker Creek and Weedon Island Environmental Education Centers will be on hand to get you started at the BioBlitz. \nYou can sign-up here to keep updated by email of any useful information before the event. Otherwise\, all are welcome to join us to start the blitz at Shelter 3\, Eagle Lake Park\, 1800 Keene Road\, Largo\, FL 33771 from 9:00am – 12:00pm. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/pinellas-county-bee-city-usa-2024-bioblitz/
LOCATION:Eagle Lake Park\, 1800 Keene Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33771\, United States
CATEGORIES:Insects,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Threatened & Endangered Species,Volunteering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080407
CREATED:20240116T204128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T204128Z
UID:10004383-1708770600-1708776000@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:The History of Bald Eagles in Florida
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a journey through time highlighting the storied history of our local eagles! \nThis is a program rich in history\, field accounts\, photography\, biology and behavior of bald eagles primarily in West Central Florida with state wide comparisons. Rare photos and data cover more than a half of a century of eagle field work. Program participants can expect to learn about eagles from a historical perspective covering eagle populations prior to DDT\, through the listing and delisting periods\, with a focus on our local Bald Eagles. \nThe program may feature a Bald Eagle. Moccasin Lake Nature Park in Clearwater serves as a sanctuary to these educational ambassadors. \nJoin Barbara Walker of the Tampa Bay Raptor Rescue for this enlightening program! \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/the-history-of-bald-eagles-in-florida/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Raptors,Threatened & Endangered Species,Wildlife
GEO:28.136639;-82.656421
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center 3940 Keystone Road Tarpon Springs FL 34688 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3940 Keystone Road:geo:-82.656421,28.136639
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080407
CREATED:20231220T222006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231220T222006Z
UID:10004221-1706351400-1706356800@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Native Bees and Me!
DESCRIPTION:Learn about our native bees! \nFlorida is home to over 300 species of native bees. The honeybee is not one of them. We will explore our oft-overlooked native bees\, their critical role in healthy ecosystems and how we can provide a welcoming habitat for these harmless insects. Participants will have the opportunity to take home a bee-friendly project that will benefit native bees. Recommended for adults and youth over 12. \nPresented by James Stevenson\, Education and Outreach Supervisor \n>>> RESERVE A SPOT <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/native-bees-and-me/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening & Landscaping,Geology & Geography,Insects,Invasive & Intrusive Species,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Threatened & Endangered Species,Wildlife,Workshops & Classes
GEO:28.136639;-82.656421
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center 3940 Keystone Road Tarpon Springs FL 34688 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3940 Keystone Road:geo:-82.656421,28.136639
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080407
CREATED:20231222T220105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T220105Z
UID:10004364-1704362400-1704366000@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Butterfly and Bird-Attracting Native Plants & Trees
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to attract birds & butterflies with natives! \nBird and butterfly populations are in decline worldwide and their fates are intertwined. Join us for an informative class about what we each can do in our own backyards and neighborhoods by adding appropriate plants and changing practices to support these beautiful creatures and bring life back into our communities. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nSpecial Accommodations: \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 our office at (941) 722-4524 at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/butterfly-and-bird-attracting-native-plants-trees/
LOCATION:UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension\, 1303 17th Street West\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Farming,Gardening & Landscaping,Insects,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Pollution,Threatened & Endangered Species,Wildlife,Workshops & Classes
GEO:27.526707;-82.580054
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension 1303 17th Street West Palmetto FL 34221 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1303 17th Street West:geo:-82.580054,27.526707
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231216
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231217
DTSTAMP:20260406T080407
CREATED:20231205T200312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T200312Z
UID:10003832-1702684800-1702771199@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Lakeland Christmas Bird Count
DESCRIPTION:What is a Christmas Bird Count? \nThe longest running Citizen Science survey in the world\, Christmas Bird Counts provide critical data on bird population trends. Tens of thousands of participants know that it also a lot of fun. Families and students\, birders and scientists\, armed with binoculars\, bird guides and checklists go out on an annual mission\, often before dawn\, to count every bird they can find in their territory of the count circle – owls\, rails\, sparrows\, herons\, shorebirds\, warblers\, hawks\, eagle\, blackbirds… every type of bird. Audubon and other organizations use data collected to help guide conservation action. \nHow can I get involved? \nWe need feeder-watchers and field observers. Birders of all ability levels are welcome. Field observers can join a team covering a portion of the count circle by car\, foot and/or boat. Just email Cole Fredericks cfredricks@tampabay.rr.com and we will be in touch to find the best fit for you. Explore the interactive count circle map here. \nChristmas Bird Count | Audubon https://www.audubon.org/conservation/science/christmas-bird-count \nSponsored by the Lake Region Audubon
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/lakeland-christmas-bird-count/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Crafts & Hobbies,Holiday Events,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Threatened & Endangered Species,Volunteering,Wildlife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080407
CREATED:20231026T205753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T205902Z
UID:10003618-1700303400-1700308800@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Bugs & Butterflies for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:This class is an introduction wonderful world of insects! \n\n\nWhat is that bug? Does it bite? Is it REALLY a bug? This class will introduce participants to the wonderful world of insects\, including butterflies\, found throughout Pinellas County. Learn how to identify major groups of insects and their ecological importance. Recommended for adults and families. \nPresented by James Stevenson\, Education and Outreach Supervisor \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/bugs-butterflies-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Coastal & Wetlands,Gardening & Landscaping,Insects,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Threatened & Endangered Species,Workshops & Classes,Youth Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve":MAILTO:info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org
GEO:28.136639;-82.656421
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center 3940 Keystone Road Tarpon Springs FL 34688 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3940 Keystone Road:geo:-82.656421,28.136639
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080407
CREATED:20231027T202131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T202131Z
UID:10003627-1699556400-1699560000@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Sea Turtle Nest Tracking
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/sea-turtle-nest-tracking/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill – 31st Street S\, 3130 31st Street S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal & Wetlands,Conservation & Ecology,Local Community,Marine Life,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians,Threatened & Endangered Species
ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org 
GEO:27.739533;-82.674732
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boyd Hill – 31st Street S 3130 31st Street S St. Petersburg FL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3130 31st Street S:geo:-82.674732,27.739533
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080407
CREATED:20231027T194933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231027T194933Z
UID:10003622-1699092000-1699095600@baysoundings.com
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
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231007T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080407
CREATED:20230925T201101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230925T201101Z
UID:10003181-1696672800-1696678200@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Diamondback Terrapins: Conservation of an Imperiled Coastal Turtle
DESCRIPTION:Herpetologist George Heinrich will discuss Diamondback Terrapins in Florida. \nLearn about the natural history and conservation of an imperiled estuarine turtle\, the diamondback terrapin. Although terrapins occur in 16 states along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts\, the coastline of Florida represents approximately 20% of their entire range. Five of the seven recognized subspecies occur in the state’s extensive salt marsh and mangrove habitats\, including three endemics. \nThis program will take place inside the auditorium of the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center. This program is recommended for adults and youth ages 10+. Youth should be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. \nThis program will feature George L. Heinrich\, a field biologist and environmental educator specializing in Florida reptiles. His company\, Heinrich Ecological Services is based in St. Petersburg\, Florida\, and conducts wildlife surveys and research\, natural history programming\, and nature-based tours. George is currently the Executive Director of the Florida Turtle Conservation Trust. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/diamondback-terrapins-conservation-of-an-imperiled-coastal-turtle/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal & Wetlands,Conservation & Ecology,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Marine Life,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians,Threatened & Endangered Species
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230929T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080407
CREATED:20230828T213752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T213752Z
UID:10003042-1695981600-1695987000@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Surprising Native Bees in Pinellas County
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the lifestyles of the native bees in your own Pinellas County backyard. \nFind out about Pinellas County’s surprising and diverse native bees! Learn about their lifestyles (hint\, no hives)\, how to identify them and what you can do to help them. \nThis program will take place inside the auditorium of the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, but may also go outside briefly to look for bees. This program is recommended for adults and youth ages 8 and up. \nThis program will be led by Liz Childress\, supervisor of the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center. Liz is a life-long student of Florida’s natural environment\, with special interests in insects\, fish\, and birds. A second-generation Pinellas native\, Liz changed careers from technology to environmental education. She graduated from University of Florida and Georgia Institute of Technology with degrees in journalism and business\, and has completed coursework in entomology. Liz enjoys providing programming to spark enthusiasm for Florida’s natural and cultural resources. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/surprising-native-bees-in-pinellas-county/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation & Ecology,Gardening & Landscaping,Husbandry,Insects,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Threatened & Endangered Species,Youth Programs
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080407
CREATED:20230828T212223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230828T212223Z
UID:10003041-1695463200-1695468600@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Remnants of a Forest: Conservation of Gopher Tortoises
DESCRIPTION:Herpetologist George Heinrich will discuss gopher tortoises in Florida and their conservation concerns on public lands. \nThe gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is an imperiled chelonian that occurs in upland habitats within the Coastal Plain of the southeastern United States. This keystone species is listed as Threatened by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Gopher tortoises are ecosystem engineers that create extensive burrow systems and disperse seeds\, significantly contributing to upland biodiversity. The burrow systems provide important refugia from extreme temperatures\, fire\, and predators for the tortoises\, as well as 364 other documented species rangewide. This presentation by George L. Heinrich will examine habitat restoration and management efforts (e.g.\, prescribed fire\, thinning of trees\, and control of invasive non-native plant species)\, and discuss the challenges of managing a natural area bordered by urban interface. \nThis program will take place inside the auditorium of the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center. This program is recommended for adults and youth ages 10+. Youth should be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nGeorge L. Heinrich is a field biologist and environmental educator specializing in Florida reptiles. His company\, Heinrich Ecological Services is based in St. Petersburg\, Florida\, and conducts wildlife surveys and research\, natural history programming\, and nature-based tours. George is currently the Executive Director of the Florida Turtle Conservation Trust.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/remnants-of-a-forest-conservation-of-gopher-tortoises/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal & Wetlands,Conservation & Ecology,Homeschool,Husbandry,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians,Threatened & Endangered Species,Wildlife,Youth Programs
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230812T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080407
CREATED:20230729T184748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T185043Z
UID:10002814-1691856000-1691863200@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Film Screening with the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy screenings of “Saving the Florida Wildlife Corridor” and “The Last Green Thread” and a Q&A with Florida Wildlife Corridor staff. \nJoin the Friends of Weedon Island for a special screening of two expedition films: Saving the Florida Wildlife Corridor and The Last Green Thread. Produced in concert with the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation (FWCF)\, the films seek to uncover the most important connections that can mean the difference between preservation or loss of the global treasure that is the Florida Wildlife Corridor. The film screenings will be followed by a talk and Q+A session with FWCF’s Jason Lauritsen. Reception with light food and beverages will follow. \nThis program will take place inside the auditorium of the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center. This program is recommended for adults and youth ages 7 and up. \nJason Lauritsen is the Chief Conservation Officer for the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation where he oversees the organization’s land and water protection\, science\, stewardship\, and community relationships. He sits on the Office of Greenways and Trails Council\, the Florida Transportation Plan Environmental Partners Working Group\, and is a part of the Statewide Bear Technical Assistance Group. Prior to joining FWCF\, Lauritsen was the Director of Audubon’s Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary. He has also has worked in restoration\, education\, research\, policy and ecotourism. Lauritsen holds a Master’s in Science Education from the University of Iowa and a Bachelor’s in Animal Ecology from Iowa State University. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/film-screening-with-the-florida-wildlife-corridor-foundation/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conservation & Ecology,Geology & Geography,Local Community,Movies & Film,Native Flora & Fauna,Threatened & Endangered Species,Wildlife
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230418T133000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080407
CREATED:20230330T172652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230330T172652Z
UID:10001025-1681819200-1681824600@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:This or That? Mammals!
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the “This or That? A Beginner’s Guide to Commonly Misidentified Animals and Plants in Florida”\, this presentation will feature key characteristics to differentiate between some commonly confused mammal species we have in Pinellas County. Not sure what mammals could be confused for one another? Join us to find out and step up your naturalist skills by participating in this lunch-n-learn webinar. \nPresented by Lara Milligan\, Natural Resources Agent UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County \n>>> WEBINAR REGISTRATION <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/this-or-that-mammals/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Threatened & Endangered Species,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES,Wildlife
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080407
CREATED:20230325T183505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230325T183505Z
UID:10002115-1680343200-1680361200@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Sea Turtle Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Sea Turtle Awareness Day on April 1\, 2023\, at Clearwater Marine Aquarium from 10am through 3pm! The Sea Turtle Conservation Program at CMA will be preparing for sea turtle nesting season with nesting presentations\, nest stake painting\, custom Protect the Nest plaques\, and so much more! We will also have many sea turtle conservation partners and CMA teams joining us with additional information to help protect sea turtles and their habitats. This event is included with your general admission at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. \nSchedule of Activities:\n\n11:40am – Performance by the “Semillas de mi Tierra” children’s Latin dance group.\n12:15pm – Sea Turtle Nesting Presentation in the Atlantis Theater.\n2:15pm – Sea Turtle Nesting Presentation in the Atlantis Theater.\n\n>>> MORE INFO HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/sea-turtle-awareness-day/
LOCATION:Clearwater Marine Aquarium\, 249 Windward Passage\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33767\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beach Activities,Coastal & Wetlands,Conservation & Ecology,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Marine Life,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians,Threatened & Endangered Species,Youth Programs
GEO:27.9771199;-82.8179797
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Clearwater Marine Aquarium 249 Windward Passage Clearwater FL 33767 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=249 Windward Passage:geo:-82.8179797,27.9771199
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T113000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080407
CREATED:20230225T220416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230225T220416Z
UID:10000538-1678356000-1678361400@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Butterfly Gardening
DESCRIPTION:This class will teach you how to attract and keep butterflies in your garden year round along with other pollinators and beneficial insects important to a healthy garden. We will talk about key nectar and host plants for Central Florida that you should plant in your yard. Participants will receive some seeds and a butterfly ID brochure after attending the workshop. (Limit 1 kit per household and the representative of the household must be an adult.) \n>>> IN PERSON REGISTRATION <<<\n>>> WEBINAR REGISTRATION <<< \nIf you have any questions\, please contact the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County at (813) 744-5519. \n***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: Tia Silvasy\, tsilvasy@ufl.edu\, 813-744-5519 Ext. 54145\, at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. \nThe University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Institution.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/butterfly-gardening-3/
LOCATION:Hillsborough County Extension\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening & Landscaping,Insects,Threatened & Endangered Species,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T203000
DTSTAMP:20260406T080407
CREATED:20220909T194021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220909T194021Z
UID:10001124-1665774000-1665779400@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Cat Tale: The Wild\, Weird Battle to Save the Florida Panther
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve and the St. Petersburg Parks and Recreation Department present the annual Natural History Speaker Series (NHSS)\, a program that offers fascinating presentations on the natural and cultural history of Florida by individuals who are authorities in their fields.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/cat-tale-the-wild-weird-battle-to-save-the-florida-panther/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill – 31st Street S\, 3130 31st Street S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Music & Literature,History & Culture,Homeschool,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Threatened & Endangered Species,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221014T110000
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SUMMARY:The Endangered Sawfish of Tampa Bay
DESCRIPTION:Join us to see a three-foot sawfish replica\, feel some real sawfish rostra (saws)\, and get some great free sawfish swag. \n\n\n\n\n\nSawfish are large shark-like rays that once were relatively common in Florida’s coastal waters including Tampa Bay. Now\, Florida’s smalltooth sawfish is endangered and scientists are striving to learn as much as possible about this iconic and fascinating fish. Tonya Wiley\, President of Havenworth Coastal Conservation\, will provide a presentation with interesting facts about sawfish\, updates on Tampa Bay area sawfish research\, explanations of management tools such as the Endangered Species Act\, and descriptions of ways you can be involved in the recovery of smalltooth sawfish. Join us to see a three-foot sawfish replica\, feel some real sawfish rostra (saws)\, and get some great free sawfish swag. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/the-endangered-sawfish-of-tampa-bay/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal & Wetlands,Homeschool,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Marine Life,Threatened & Endangered Species
GEO:27.850451;-82.6075539
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