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SUMMARY:EPC Clean Air Fair 2024
DESCRIPTION:Hillsborough County Environmental Protection Commission is holding its Clean Air Fair at Poe Plaza in Downtown Tampa. The fair includes community exhibits\, prize drawings and complimentary refreshments. Tampa Audubon will have a booth at the fair.  \nFor details\, go to https://www.epchc.org/divisions/air/clean-air-fair
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/epc-clean-air-fair-2024/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Concerts,Conservation & Ecology,Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Kids & Families,Local Community,Photography,Pollution
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T090000
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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/2024-05-11/
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:20240511T120000
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SUMMARY:World Migratory Bird Day
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Seaside Seabird Sanctuary to celebrate World Migratory Bird Day!  \nWe will have Avian Ambassador presentations and other educational activities.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/world-migratory-bird-day/
LOCATION:Seaside Seabird Sanctuary\, 18328 Gulf Blvd\, Indian Shores\, FL\, 33785\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Exhibits,Kids & Families,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Raptors,Wildlife,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T110000
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SUMMARY:Native Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in learning more about Florida native plants\, and how you can incorporate more native plants into your existing landscape? Join us for an informative 1 hour walking tour of our mostly native plant landscape at UF IFAS Extension Manatee County where you can see a wide variety of native plants and learn about caring for them from the folks who maintain them. You will have the opportunity to ask questions as we go. We’ll be walking about the grounds\, so please bring sun protection. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/native-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Manatee County Agriculture and Extension Office\, 1303 17th St W\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Exhibits,Gardening & Landscaping,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T083000
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SUMMARY:Sensory Sundays with the Discovery Center!
DESCRIPTION:Sensory programs at the Discovery Center are thoughtfully designed for individuals on the Autism Spectrum or with other sensory processing differences. During scheduled times\, our exhibit hall will adopt lower lighting\, decreased noise levels\, and focus on learning with the senses. All who would benefit from a lower sensory experience and hands-on learning are welcome! \nFor all ages! • 2 Hours \nChildren under 16 must be accompanied by an adult while in the classroom \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/sensory-sundays-with-the-discovery-center/
LOCATION:Bishop Museum of Science and Nature\, 201 10th St. West\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Homeschool,Kids & Families,Local Community,Marine Life,Preschool,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240530T093000
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SUMMARY:Florida First Detector Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to detect exotic\, invasive pests! \nFlorida First Detector is a multiagency educational effort focused on enhancing the early detection of exotic\, invasive pests that threaten agriculture\, nursery industries\, and natural areas. \nSnacks and beverages will be available during the class. Please bring your own lunch. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nAgenda: \n9:30 AM Welcome and Introduction \n9:35 AM Pre-workshop Survey \n9:45 AM Introduction to Invasive Pests and Pathways \n10:05 AM What is a Bug? \n10:20 AM Activity: Build-A-Bug \n10:35 AM Beetle Trapping/Woodboring Beetles \n10:55 AM Asian Long Horned Beetle \n11:15 AM Emerald Ash Borer \n11:35 AM Palm Weevil \n11:55 AM Bromeliad Weevil & Management \n12:15 PM Lunch Break (Please bring your own lunch) \n12:35 PM Giant African Land Snail \n1:30 PM Channeled Apple Snail \n1:50 PM Biological Controls \n2:10 PM Activity: Plant Diseases \n2:30 PM Lethal Bronzing \n2:50 PM Sample Submission and DDIS \n3:10 PM Activity: Pest Walk \n3:30 PM Activity: Microscope Display \n3:50 PM Post-workshop Survey \n4:00 PM Conclusion \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/florida-first-detector-workshop-2/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Agriculture & Botany,Exhibits,Gardening & Landscaping,Insects,Invasive & Intrusive Species,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Workshops & Classes
ORGANIZER;CN="Manatee County Extension":MAILTO:manatee@ifas.ufl.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T160000
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SUMMARY:Seaside Family Fun Night
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URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/seaside-family-fun-night/
LOCATION:Seaside Seabird Sanctuary\, 18328 Gulf Blvd\, Indian Shores\, FL\, 33785\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beach Activities,Birds & Birding,Charitable Events,Coastal & Wetlands,Exhibits,Fundraisers & Sales,Kids & Families,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Raptors,Youth Programs
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