Florida Lawns and Groundcovers
2026-02-13 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Master Gardener Speaker Series
Florida Lawns and Groundcovers
Tired of struggling to keep your lawn beautiful in our challenging climate?
Join Pinellas County Master Gardener Volunteer to discuss some of the challenges of maintaining traditional grass lawns and discover some beautiful low maintenance alternatives to grass.
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Create Clearwater Green Mixer
2025-03-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
The purpose of this group is to offer a space for those who want to create all the things about city living that we would most love to live with. That would include access to fresh, healthy food, clean water, clean air, educational opportunities, lots of art, music, dance and theatre, parks and nature, community gathering places, community gardens, decent mass transit, and healthy neighborhoods. What is your vision of what Clearwater could be?
We currently have “Green Mixers” every third Tuesday at Moccasin Lake Nature Park at 6 PM. Every month, we meet more great people at these.
A few of us are working on some projects to revitalize the downtown area. We have some great ideas in the works, and are looking for more people to play with. What would you like to see happen downtown?
We are interested in getting community gardens going and there is some great news on that front too. We’ll keep you updated here.
We want to know what is important to you and what you would like to see happen in this city, so please, let us know!

Wildflower Walk
2025-01-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of native Florida flowers on this ranger-led hike.
Join us monthly to discover which flowers are in bloom and learn about their unique beauty and ecological importance in our area.
All ages welcome with a registered adult.
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Be a Biologist: Invasive Species
2026-02-28 14:00 - 15:30 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Join our scrub habitat where you become the biologist.
Take a hike with our rangers and learn all about our unique population of gopher tortoises. During the hike, participants will help with a citizen science activity.
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Emerson Point Preserve Tour
2025-04-05 09:00 - 11:00 | Emerson Point Preserve, 5801 17th St W, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Guided tour of Emerson Point Preserve with a Master Gardener Volunteer!
First Saturday of the month (November – April), at 9:00am
Casually stroll through the beautiful Emerson Point Preserve and learn about Florida’s native plants and inhabitants of a coastal environment. Suitable for all ages.
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Bioblitz at Patti Johnson Farm
2026-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Patti Johnson Farm, 6199 94th Ave, Pinellas Park, FL, 33782, United States
You are invited to join others in the community for a fun, citizen-science effort to record as many species of plants and insects at Patti Johnson Farm on September 12th.
This Bioblitz 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 Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources Department & the City of Pinellas Park will be on hand to get you started at the Bioblitz.
This biolblitz is in partnership with the City of Pinellas Park.
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Wildflower & Pollinator Festival
2026-10-03 09:00 - 14:00 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
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.
The 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.
Festival Highlights
Visitors 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.
Throughout the Education Center Campus you can discover:

Native Plant Sale featuring Florida-friendly native plants from regional growers (while supplies last)
Wildflower Quest along the Education Center Trail (last quest begins at 1:00 p.m.)
Educational encounters with naturalists and interactive learning stations
Kids’ make-and-take nature crafts
Beeswax candle-making activity (while supplies last)
Honeybee observation hive
Educational information tables hosted by local conservation organizations and community partners
Temporary wildflower and pollinator tattoos courtesy of Kate Dolamore Art (while supplies last)

The 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.
Whether 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.
