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SUMMARY:Native Plant Walks LLP
DESCRIPTION:This program is led by the Suncoast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society’s Joel Jackson and Tina Patterson and supported by Tampa Audubon. \nCome and learn about the real natural Florida and why it is so important to protect it during a plant walk at Lettuce Lake. The walks take place the first Saturday of the month\, with no walks in July\, August or December. \nMeet in the visitor center for a short orientation slide show\, then the walk is on the park’s boardwalk and nature trails. \nThings to know \n\nProgram is free\, but the $2 per vehicle (up to eight people) park entry fee applies\nWalk will last approximately 1-1/2 to 2 hours\nExpect to walk 1 mile\nMaximum of 25 participants\nFor larger parties\, please email Suncoast Native Plant Society’s Joel Jackson\nMeet at the Visitor’s Center\n\n\nThings to bring\n \n\nWater\nComfortable shoes\nSunscreen\nHat\, if needed
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/native-plant-walks-llp/
LOCATION:Lettuce Lake Conservation Park\, 6920 East Fletcher Avenue\, Tampa\, FL\, 33637\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal & Wetlands,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes
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SUMMARY:Emerson Point Preserve Tour
DESCRIPTION:First Saturday of the month (December – April)\, at 9:00am \nCasually stroll through the beautiful Emerson Point Preserve and learn about Florida’s native plants and inhabitants of a coastal environment. Suitable for all ages. \n>>> RESERVE A SPOT
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/emerson-point-preserve-tour-3-2/
LOCATION:Emerson Point Preserve\, 5801 17th St W\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal & Wetlands,Geology & Geography,Kids & Families,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes
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SUMMARY:Naturalist Guided Tour
DESCRIPTION:Explore the coastal and upland ecosystems of Weedon Island on this guided tour of Weedon Island Preserve. \n\n\nParticipants will learn about the environment\, native wildlife\, and early history of Weedon Island on this guided hike.\nThis tour is for adults and youth ages 10+. Youth must be supervised by an adult. Attendees will meet inside the Cultural and Natural History Center for a short introduction before departing for the trails. The total hike length may be up to two miles. This tour may traverse uneven\, natural paths or boardwalks so please prepare accordingly.\n>>> REGISTER HERE
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/naturalist-guided-tour-2-3/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal & Wetlands,Geology & Geography,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Wildlife
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SUMMARY:Gopher Tortoise Walk & Talk
DESCRIPTION:Walk with us at Weedon Island and learn about this keystone species! \n\n\nJoin a guided tour to learn about the six species of North American tortoises\, with a focus on our native gopher tortoise. We will explore this keystone species and environmental engineer\, and learn how to “read” a tortoise burrow. This is an easy interpretive walk (less than 1 mile) in the Preserve’s upland habitat. \nThis tour will be led by George L. Heinrich. Mr. Heinrich is a field biologist and environmental educator specializing in Florida reptiles. His company\, Heinrich Ecological Services is based in St. Petersburg\, Florida and conducts wildlife surveys and research\, natural history programming\, and nature-based tours. George is currently the Executive Director of the Florida Turtle Conservation Trust. \nThis tour is for adults and youth ages 13+. \n>>> RESERVE A SPOT
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/gopher-tortoise-walk-walk-with-us-at-weedon-island-and-learn-about-this-keystone-species-talk/
LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal & Wetlands,Homeschool,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Reptiles & Amphibians,Wildlife,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Family Night Hike
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family for our monthly family night hike at Boyd Hill. \nExplore the trials under the stars\, discover nocturnal wildlife\, and enjoy the wonders of nature together on this fun and educational adventure. \n>>> REGISTER HERE
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/family-night-hike-2-6/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Various Sports,Wildlife,Youth Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org 
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