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SUMMARY:Dragonfly Discovery Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join local dragonfly expert Paul Trunk as we explore the Preserve looking for dragonflies. \nJoin local dragonfly expert Paul Trunk as we explore some of the habitats at Brooker Creek looking for dragonflies. Brooker Creek Preserve is an excellent area that is home to approximately 20+ species of odonates. \nWe will learn about the natural history of dragonflies and their importance to a healthy ecosystem. \nBring your binoculars and also a camera if you enjoy taking pictures. Registration is required. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/dragonfly-discovery-walk-2-3/2025-09-20/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Insects,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes
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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 <<< \nOngoing Activities Outside: \n\nWildflower Quest- Take the challenge along the Ed Center Trail (last hunt at 1pm)\nButterfly Encounter- Enjoy a walkthrough tent where you are surrounded by live butterflies!\nNative Plant Sale- Near the parking lot (while supplies last).\n\nIn the Classroom Building: \n\nBeeswax candle-making\nHoneybee observation hive\n\nIn the Auditorium: \n\nNature crafts for kids\nEducational information tables\n\nExhibit Hall \n\nGet a temporary tattoo featuring a wildflower or pollinator\, thanks to Kate Dolamore Art\n\nThe Exhibit Hall and Nature Store are open all day from 9am to 4pm! Refreshments available for purchase. Naturalists on trails to answer questions. Come rain or shine! All activities are subject to change. \nQuestions? Email brookercreek@pinellas.gov \n>>> 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:20251018T140000
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SUMMARY:Make Your Own Butterfly Garden
DESCRIPTION:Take a walk through our butterfly gardens while learning all about native host and nectar plant identification\, common butterflies\, and other pollinators found in our area\, and special garden features to add to support wildlife. \nBuild your own butterfly garden to take home to plant using native plant seeds. \nAll ages welcome with a registered adult. Please select the correct number of participants or seats needed at the time of enrollment. \n>>> RESERVE A SPOT <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/make-your-own-butterfly-garden/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Crafts & Hobbies,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Insects,Native Flora & Fauna,Workshops & Classes,Youth Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org 
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SUMMARY:Pollinator Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to grow plants to attract pollinators to your yard. \nJoin UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County to learn strategies to attract pollinators to your yard. In this in-person class\, you will learn how to select and plant flowers in your home for a more pollinator-friendly landscape. This program is in support of the Carrollwood Pollinator Corridor in collaboration with Carrollwood Village Park\, Carrollwood Cultural Center and VISTA Gardens and supported by the Florida Wildflower Foundation’s Viva Florida Landscape Demonstration Garden program. \nAttendees will receive free plants and seeds to start their own pollinator gardens at home. Thanks to Greenacre Properties https://www.greenacre.com\, lunch will be included (choice of half club sandwich\, chicken salad on croissant\, or vegetarian wrap) catered by the New York Bagel Cafe in Carrollwood Village. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County at (813) 744-5519. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/pollinator-gardening/
LOCATION:Carrollwood Cultural Center\, 4537 Lowell Road\, Tampa\, FL\, 33618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Agriculture & Botany,Birds & Birding,Gardening & Landscaping,Geology & Geography,Insects,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T190000
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SUMMARY:Florida-Friendly Landscaping: Fertilize Appropriately
DESCRIPTION:FFL Principle Number 3\, “Fertilize Appropriately\,” provides guidance on how to best give your landscape plants the nutrients they need.\n\n\n\nThis is the fourth in a series of Florida-Friendly Landscaping webinars for residents of Pasco County! (Please register for each individual webinar presentation of the series\, as the corresponding Zoom link will be sent out via email two days prior to the event. The Zoom link will only apply to the individual presentation.) \nPlants have varying nutrient needs\, depending on the species\, the age of the plant\, and its location. It’s not always necessary to fertilize your plants or lawns\, and too much fertilizer can weaken a plant\, promote disease\, and invite pests\, in addition to wasting money and harming the environment. Before you fertilize\, you should always determine if it’s really needed\, and if there are any local restrictions. If you do fertilize\, always follow the fertilizer label directions and UF/IFAS recommended rates and application timings to prevent nutrient runoff and leaching which can pollute Florida’s waters. \nBenefits of Fertilizing Appropriately: \n\nGround and surface waters are protected from pollution\nPlant material has the correct color and appearance\nPlants flower and fruit appropriately\nFertilizing only when necessary (not overfertilizing) saves money\, reduces pest problems\, and promotes healthy plant growth\nYou may be more satisfied with the performance of the landscape plants and turfgrass\n\nWhat you do in your landscape matters. From the fertilizers you apply to the water you use\, your gardening choices can have an impact on land\, water\, wildlife\, and the overall well-being of Florida’s residents. \n\n\n>>> RESERVE A SPOT <<< \nThe Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ (FFL) Program is here to help you learn how to have healthy and beautiful landscapes that protect Florida’s natural resources by following nine science-based principles: \n\nRight Plant\, Right Place\nWater Efficiently\nFertilize Appropriately\nMulch\nAttract Wildlife\nManage Yard Pests Responsibly\nRecycle Yard Waste\nReduce Stormwater Runoff\nProtect the Waterfront\n\nA Florida-Friendly landscape can be designed to look the way you want\, fit the aesthetics of your community\, and suit your lifestyle\, while being environmentally sustainable. Join us to learn how! \nAfter registering for this webinar presentation\, you will be emailed the Zoom link 2 days prior to the event. \nThis lecture is presented by Kate Kaste\, UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County\, FFL Program Manager. \n  \n>>> RESERVE A SPOT <<< \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/florida-friendly-landscaping-fertilize-appropriately/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Agriculture & Botany,Clean Water,Conservation & Ecology,Farming,Gardening & Landscaping,Health & Fitness,Home & Lifestyle,Insects,Invasive & Intrusive Species,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T100000
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SUMMARY:Fight the Bite
DESCRIPTION:Learn what Pinellas County Mosquito Control is doing to protect public health through Integrated Mosquito Management. \nOur presentation will touch on the history of mosquito-borne illnesses and mosquito control in the state of Florida\, important steps you can take to prevent mosquito breeding around your home\, protecting yourself from mosquito bites\, and information about the services Pinellas County Mosquito Control provides to the county. \nSave your spot
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/fight-the-bite/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Biology & Medicine,Climate,Coastal & Wetlands,Health & Fitness,Insects,Invasive & Intrusive Species,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna
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