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SUMMARY:Birds\, Native Plants & Lunch
DESCRIPTION:We will visit two small gems in Largo (descriptions below)\, have lunch at PJ’s Oyster Bar (outside dining). Wilcox Nursery\, which carries many native plants\, is nearby for anyone shopping to improve their native gardens.\n\nThe morning starts at the John R. Bonner Nature Trail at 8:00 a.m. (14444 143rd St N\, Largo\, FL 33774). From the Florida Birding Trail: John R. Bonner Nature Trail is a “small spot of green in urban Pinellas County\, this city park’s cool\, shady hammock attracts migrating songbirds in spring and fall. Walk the woodland trails (paved and crushed shell) on either side of the park’s entrance road looking for species such as Yellow-billed Cuckoo\, Red-eyed Vireo\, Hooded Warbler\, Louisiana Waterthrush\, Yellow-breasted Chat\, Summer Tanager and Wood Thrush. Wading birds like Great Egret forage at the pond near the parking area. A 460-foot boardwalk leads out to a covered platform set among the mangroves on the Intracoastal Waterway; watch here for gulls\, terns\, shorebirds\, waterfowl and wading birds like Reddish Egret\, Green Heron\, Black-crowned Night-Heron and Roseate Spoonbill. Osprey\, Brown Pelican and Double-crested Cormorant are common all year. Watch for Northern Rough-winged Swallow and Cooper’s Hawk in spring and Gray Kingbird in fall.”\n\n“Also known as the “Turtle Park” for its abundant aquatic turtle population\, the George C McGough Nature Park is a 26-acre park located along the Intracoastal Waterway.  The Nature Center houses live animal exhibits\, including 22 rescued\, non-releasable birds (owls\, hawks & an eagle)\, and offers several environmental education programs. Our nature trails\, including a comfortable rubberized walking trail\, are a great way to see the natural beauty of Florida. Also included are outside shelters and a playground with a kid’s zipline. No dogs\, including service dogs\, are allowed in the park because of the captive birds on the property.”\n\nContact trip leader Mic McCarty at mic.mccarty@tampaaudubon.org to register and receive updates.\n\nImportant! Pre-registration is required\, and participation is limited. Please do not attend this or any Tampa Audubon Society events if you have flu\, cold\, or covid symptoms. Tampa Audubon is committed to reducing the spread of illnesses. The health and safety of our members is of the highest priority.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/birds-native-plants-lunch/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Birds & Birding,Clubs,Coastal & Wetlands,Geology & Geography,Holiday Events,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography,Picnics & Lunches,Raptors,Reptiles & Amphibians,Wildlife
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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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