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SUMMARY:17th Annual Camp Bayou Back to School- Back to Nature
DESCRIPTION:The 17th Annual Camp Bayou Back to School- Back to Nature event will be held this year on Saturday\, August 9 from 9am-noon! As always\, the event is free.\n\nStop by a table to learn something new about nature and receive a free school supply item\, while supplies last. A free raffle for all children will offer larger prizes such as backpacks\, lunch packs and more.\n\nOther organizations that are participating this year include: Paleo Preserve Fossil Museum\, Alafia River State Park\, Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful\, Hillsborough County Conservation & Environmental Lands\, and Florida Aquarium.\n \nThe Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center is a public- private partnership between Bayou Outdoor Learning and Discovery\, Inc. (B.O.L.D.)\, and Hillsborough County Conservation & Environmental Lands Management. Camp Bayou is located 3 miles south of SR674 at the end of 24th St SE in Ruskin. Check out the Camp Bayou Facebook page and for more information visit the website at http://www.campbayou.org/ or call 813-641-8545.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/17th-annual-camp-bayou-back-to-school-back-to-nature/
LOCATION:Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center\, 4202 24th St SE\, Ruskin\, FL\, 33570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Homeschool,Kids & Families,Local Community,Schools & Education,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T090000
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SUMMARY:Wildflower & Pollinator Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Florida’s native wildflowers and pollinators! \nThe Fall Wildflower and Pollinator Festival returns this year with a day of fun for the whole family! This free event is brought to you by Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources Department and sponsored by the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve! \nCelebrate Florida Wildflowers and the Pollinators that support us all. A native plant sale will feature vendors from our area with plants that are beautiful\, pollinator-friendly\, and best suited for our climate. Kid’s crafts will focus on make-and-take projects to support pollinators in our own yards and neighborhoods. There will be a Pollinator Encounter tent to experience these helpful\, harmless insects close-up. Various organizations will be available to answer questions about growing wildflowers\, attracting pollinators\, and being a good friend to Nature in Pinellas County! Refreshments\, temporary pollinator tattoos and more await you at this free event. \n>>> GET TICKETS  GET TICKETS
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/wildflower-pollinator-festival-2/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contests & Competitions,Crafts & Hobbies,Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Gardening & Landscaping,Insects,Kids & Families,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Workshops & Classes,Youth Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve":MAILTO:info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
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SUMMARY:International Archaeology Day Celebration!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for International Archaeology Day! International Archaeology Day is a celebration of archaeology and its contributions to society.  \n\nPop-Up Exhibits from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.\nArchaeology Talk from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.\n\n⚱️Explore a one-day exhibit of pre-Columbian artifacts from the Tampa Bay region and beyond! Archaeologists will illustrate the use of early stone and shell tools and their importance to indigenous people. Bring in found or inherited items such as spear points\, tools\, and pottery sherds for expert identification. \n🌿Discover how indigenous Floridians used native plants in the pop-up “Florida Native Plants Through Time” exhibit. Exhibit designer and plant expert\, Ben Metcantade\, will also demonstrate how to make fiber-thread from our native yucca plant! Enjoy native plants\, books\, and resources on sustainable design and the importance of pollinators. \n🎤Learn about the fascinating relationship between botany and archaeology in a special presentation from Dr. Christopher A. Kiahtipes\, Associate Curator of the University of South Florida Herbarium. Using herbaria as a lens\, Dr. Kiahtipes will discuss the intellectual\, ethical\, and curatorial challenges both disciplines face—especially in the context of our digital culture. Dr. Kiatipes talk is More than Collections: Making the Case for Physical Collections in a Digital World. \n>>> GET TICKETS
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/international-archaeology-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Archaeology,Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Geology & Geography,History & Culture,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T090000
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SUMMARY:Owl-O-Ween!!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve and the Tampa Bay Raptor Rescue for a day of owl-related events including LIVE owl displays\, owl story time for children\, owl pancake breakfast\, nest box building\, an owl pellet dissection and more! \nSome activities cost $0-$25. \n\nLive Owls On Display 10:00am – 2:00pm\nOwl Fun Tattoos\nOwl Pancake Breakfast ($5/person) 8:00am – 2:00pm\nOwl Story Time\nOwl Scavenger Hunt\nOwl Pellet Science ($5/person)\nOwl Nest Box Building ($25/person)\n\nQuestions: email info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org call 727-934-2680 \n>>> GET TICKETS
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/owl-o-ween-2/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Crafts & Hobbies,Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Events,Husbandry,Kids & Families,Native Flora & Fauna,Picnics & Lunches,Raptors,Story Time,Wildlife,Workshops & Classes,Youth Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve":MAILTO:info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org
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SUMMARY:Fall-O-Ween 2025 at Moccasin Lake
DESCRIPTION:We would like to invite you and your family to Fall-O-Ween!  \nThis Fall & Halloween themed all-ages event will feature:\n3-7pm: Animal encounters with snakes\, tortoises\, raptors\, and\n3-6pm: Mini Highland Cow! $10\n3-7pm: Arts and crafts Story time\n3-7pm: Food & treats for purchase!\n7-8pm: Sensing Nature’s Bat Prowl Club information stands with hand outs and activities \nFREE ADMISSION\nCOSTUMES ENCOURAGED
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/fall-o-ween-2025-at-moccasin-lake/
LOCATION:Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center\, 2750 Park Trail Lane\, Clearwater\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Music & Literature,Crafts & Hobbies,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians,Story Time,Wildlife,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Boyd Hill Family Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Good food! Good friends! Good Times!  \nJoin us for the first-ever Boyd Hill Family Picnic. Enjoy delicious food\, music\, games\, and fun for all ages! There will be local food trucks as well as local vendors selling food and apparel. Invite your friends and their families to come along. \nFREE admission | Food will be available for purchase | No registration required
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/29529/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill – Pioneer Settlement\, 2900 31ST ST S Gate 2\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Fundraisers & Sales,Home & Lifestyle,Kids & Families,Local Community,Picnics & Lunches,Youth Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org 
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T090000
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SUMMARY:Wildflower & Pollinator Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the beauty of Florida’s native wildflowers and discover the remarkable pollinators that keep our ecosystems thriving during the annual Wildflower & Pollinator Festival at Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center. \nThe free festival will be held on Saturday\, October 3\, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is presented by the Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources Department with generous support from the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve. \nFestival Highlights \nVisitors of all ages can learn how native wildflowers support butterflies\, bees\, hummingbirds\, moths\, beetles\, and countless other wildlife while discovering simple ways to create pollinator-friendly landscapes at home. \nThroughout the Education Center Campus you can discover: \n\nNative Plant Sale featuring Florida-friendly native plants from regional growers (while supplies last)\nWildflower Quest along the Education Center Trail (last quest begins at 1:00 p.m.)\nEducational encounters with naturalists and interactive learning stations\nKids’ make-and-take nature crafts\nBeeswax candle-making activity (while supplies last)\nHoneybee observation hive\nEducational information tables hosted by local conservation organizations and community partners\nTemporary wildflower and pollinator tattoos courtesy of Kate Dolamore Art (while supplies last)\n\nThe Exhibit Hall and Nature Store will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Refreshments will be available for purchase\, and naturalists will be stationed along the trails to answer questions about the preserve’s plants\, wildlife\, and habitats. \nWhether you’re an experienced gardener\, a nature enthusiast\, or simply looking for a fun family outing\, the Fall Wildflower & Pollinator Festival offers something for everyone. Come rain or shine. Activities are subject to change.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/wildflower-pollinator-festival-3/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Birds & Birding,Conservation & Ecology,Crafts & Hobbies,Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Gardening & Landscaping,Geology & Geography,Insects,Kids & Families,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T160000
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UID:29570-1791043200-1791057600@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Fright Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:This 5th annual event offers activity tables open until sunset. \nThe Nocturnal Animals Hike (non scary) starts at 6:30pm; \nHaunted Hike at 7pm. \nEach hike ends with s’mores around the campfire. $5 per person- reserve your spot online at https://square.link/u/PBaXyhiv  . \nEmail campbayou@gmail.com if you have questions or concerns.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/fright-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center\, 4202 24th St SE\, Ruskin\, FL\, 33570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts & Hobbies,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Events,Kids & Families,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Wildlife,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261010T150000
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UID:29534-1791626400-1791644400@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:20th Annual Autumn Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season at the 20th Annual Autumn Harvest Festival! \nEnjoy a fun-filled day for the whole family featuring live music\, delicious food\, a hayride\, local vendors\, crafts\, and a festive pumpkin patch. \nThere’s something for everyone to enjoy as you soak up the sights\, sounds\, and flavors of autumn. \nAdmission: $5 payable at the gate\nQuestions? Contact Boyd Hill Nature Preserve at 727-893-7326
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/20th-annual-autumn-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill – Pioneer Settlement\, 2900 31ST ST S Gate 2\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Music & Literature,Crafts & Hobbies,Festivals & Fairs,History & Culture,Kids & Families,Local Community,Nature Tours & Hikes,Picnics & Lunches,Youth Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org 
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