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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:20240412T140000
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SUMMARY:Meatball's Birthday Party
DESCRIPTION:Meatball is a Roseate Spoonbill and one of our newest residents at the Sanctuary after arriving as a patient in April of 2023. Meatball had an already healing fracture of the left wing\, rendering him unable to fly. He is currently an Avian Ambassador in training!  \nJoin us as we celebrate our beloved resident\, Meatball the Roseate Spoonbill’s\, birthday! Meet Meatball and some of his Avian Ambassador friends while they celebrate.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/meatballs-birthday-party/
LOCATION:Seaside Seabird Sanctuary\, 18328 Gulf Blvd\, Indian Shores\, FL\, 33785\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Exhibits,Kids & Families,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Wildlife,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T090000
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SUMMARY:Turtle Science
DESCRIPTION:This engaging hands-on class will introduce the study of tortoises and freshwater turtles. Join turtle biologist and environmental educator George L. Heinrich for this rare educational opportunity. \nStudents will learn about the ecology and conservation of tortoises and freshwater turtles through a blend of classroom and field sessions. Classroom sessions include PowerPoint presentations and hands-on activities; field sessions will include lessons on identification techniques and data collection. \nAges 18 yrs + \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \n\n\n\nSchedule:\nNovember 11\, 2023\n\n\nWhy Turtles Are Cool (classroom session).\nSearch for turtles along the preserve’s trails (field session).\n\nDecember 9\, 2023 \n\n\nGopher Tortoises + Prescribed Fire = Increased Biodiversity (classroom session).\nSearch for tortoises and their burrows in the preserve’s uplands\, and learn how to conduct a burrow survey and estimate population size (field session).\n\nJanuary 13\, 2024 \n\n\nTurtle Anatomy: The Clues Are in the Bones (classroom session).\nExamine skeletal material in the field (field session).\n\nFebruary 10\, 2024 \n\n\nIn One End and Out the Other: Determining Turtle Diets by Studying Scat (classroom session).\nCollect and dissect gopher tortoise scat (field session)\n\nMarch 9\, 2024 \n\n\nTurtle Nesting Ecology (classroom session).\nSearch for turtles in the preserve’s diverse habitats (field session).\n\nApril 13\, 2024 \n\n\nGlobal Turtle Conservation Issues (classroom session).\nSearch for gopher tortoises in the preserve’s uplands (field session).\n\nMay 11\, 2024 \n\n\nField trip to Rainbow Run in Dunnellon\, Florida (canoe and snorkel).
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/turtle-science/2024-04-13/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal & Wetlands,Exhibits,Geology & Geography,Homeschool,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Reptiles & Amphibians,Science & Technology,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T090000
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SUMMARY:Let's Go Birding!
DESCRIPTION:Spend some time on the trails and learn about birds and bird watching! This special event is hosted in partnership with the Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. Guests will encounter various stations along the trail and get to participate in fun\, interactive\, and educational activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree with the price of admission to the park. \nSign up now to volunteer with us.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/lets-go-birding/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Exhibits,Kids & Families,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Wildlife,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Earth Day Birthday!
DESCRIPTION:A Springtime Conservation Celebration! \nBrooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center and the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve Present: Earth Day Birthday: A Springtime Conservation Celebration! \nBrooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center and the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve are pleased to announce a special celebration of the Environmental Education Center’s 20th birthday and the Friends’ 30th year providing support for the Preserve. \nJoin staff\, volunteers\, and your fellow community members to explore the Education Center\, hands-on activities\, and the wonders of Our Wildest Place! \n————————————————- \nOngoing Activities: \n\nTouch-a-Truck: Meet staff from the Florida Forest Service and some of the equipment they use when fighting (or starting!) fires in natural areas.\n*Build a Pollinator House: Some of our smallest wildlife needs your help! Learn about native bees\, how important they are and how you can help provide habitat. *while supplies last\nGreen Careers in Pinellas: Meet staff from several Pinellas County Government departments and non-profit organizations who will share their work and experiences with you.\nFree Trees: Pinellas County’s Urban Forestry will have a variety of trees available to take home for planting and preservation of our urban forest.\nInjured Wildlife: Meet ambassador animals from Owl’s Nest Wildlife Sanctuary and learn the dos and don’ts of wildlife rescue from local experts.\nCrafts and Quests: Visit the Exhibit Hall for crafts and pick up a plant quest to enhance your hiking experience.\n\n————————————————– \nScheduled Activities: *Registration required\, space is limited. Click on an activity to register. \n\nBio-Blitz at 9am: Learn how to be a citizen scientist\, gathering data on the flora and fauna of the Preserve!\nGuided Hikes at 9am\, 10am\, and 11:30am: Explore “Our Wildest Place” on a nature hike. There are four separate hike options to choose from!\nNative Bee Hunt at 10am: Join UF field researcher Clint Gibson on a search for rare and elusive native bees!\nBird Nest Box Workshop at 10:30am: Learn how to build your very own nest box for a Great Crested Flycatcher!\nDish Gardens at 1pm: Put together a pollinator buffet using small native plants to create a pollinator garden perfect for a small space! Sponsored by the Florida Wildflower Foundation.\nArchitecture Tour at 1pm: Learn about our buildings with the architect of the project!\n\n—————————————————– \nHappy Birthday to us at 2pm! Stay for cupcakes and celebrate with the County officials who work to keep the Preserve Wild!\nParking is first-come-first-served all day in the main parking lot. No pets are allowed on Pinellas County Preserves. Pedestrians only on boardwalks and trails.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/earth-day-birthday/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Conservation & Ecology,Crafts & Hobbies,Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Gardening & Landscaping,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Wildlife,Workshops & Classes,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:2024 Florida's Birding & Photo Fest
DESCRIPTION:Nearly 100 exciting photography & birding events including field workshops and classroom seminars. \n\nThe 2024 Birding & Photo Fest will feature the return of festival favorites\, world-class photographers along with new professionals and instructors who will offer technical training opportunities and more birding in-field programs than ever before. \nAs always\, festival participants will benefit from insights and instruction from a collection of upper echelon international nature and wildlife photographers — a group that continues to solidify Florida’s Birding & Photo Fest as one of the premier events in North America. And of course the community of St. Augustine\, Ponte Vedra and all of Florida’s Historic Coast is welcoming bird lovers and photography aficionados with the friendly hospitality you’ve come to expect. \nThe 2024 event will be held April 24-28\, 2024 at Celebration Hall\, St. Anastasia Located at 5205 A1A S.\, St. Augustine Beach\, FL \nFor more information go to https://www.floridasbirdingandphotofest.com \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/2024-floridas-birding-photo-fest/
LOCATION:Celebration Hall at St. Anastasia\, 5205 A1A S\, St. Augustine Beach\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Contests & Competitions,Crafts & Hobbies,Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Photography,Raptors,Wildlife,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T100000
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SUMMARY:EARTH DAY AT MOCCASIN LAKE
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Earth Day with Moccasin Lake Nature Park! \nThere will be music\, presentations\, children’s crafts\, reptiles and birds of prey\, and food trucks! \nFree event.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/earth-day-at-moccasin-lake-2/
LOCATION:Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center\, 2750 Park Trail Lane\, Clearwater\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Music & Literature,Birds & Birding,Concerts,Crafts & Hobbies,Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Picnics & Lunches,Raptors,Reptiles & Amphibians
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T140000
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SUMMARY:RAPTORS AND REPTILES
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the incredible world of reptiles and raptors that call Boyd Hill Nature Preserve home. Meet our resident reptiles and raptors up close\, learn about their natural habitat\, behaviors\, and conservation efforts.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/raptors-and-reptiles/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Exhibits,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna,Raptors,Reptiles & Amphibians
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