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SUMMARY:Morning Nature Walk Starkey Park
DESCRIPTION:Pasco Audubon\nMeet 7:30 AM\nStarkey Education Center\n1 to 4 mile walk \nAnyone interested in birding or nature in general is welcome to join us on field trips.\nAlmost all are free. Registration may be required\, check the schedule for details.\nDress for the weather and prepare to be outdoors for about 4 hours. \nFor more info email Christine Rowland
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/morning-nature-walk-starkey-park-2-2/2025-06-07/
LOCATION:J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park Education Center\, 10500 Wilderness Road\, New Port Richey\, FL\, 34655\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Coastal & Wetlands,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography,Wildlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Pasco Audubon":MAILTO:president@pascoaudubon.com
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SUMMARY:Twenty Years of Photography at Brooker Creek Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Twenty Years at Brooker Creek- Photography by Karl and Kathleen Nichter! \nJoin Karl and Kathleen Nichter as they show and discuss their photography taken over the past 20 years at Brooker Creek Preserve. They will discuss hows and whys of the photograph: lens\, cameras\, and techniques\, along with suggestions on achieving similar results. \nThe photographs discussed are also hanging in the gallery\, so the final print form can be seen\, with printing\, paper\, and framing choices. \n>>> GET TICKETS <<< \n \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/twenty-years-of-photography-at-brooker-creek-preserve/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Music & Literature,Exhibits,Native Flora & Fauna,Photography,Wildlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve":MAILTO:info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org
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SUMMARY:Egmont Key Sanctuary Tour
DESCRIPTION:Egmont Key Sanctuary Tour by boat with the Friends of the Tampa Bay National Wildlife Refuges \nSaturday June 14th 2024\, 4:30-8:30pm approximate return (rain date Sunday Sat June 2) \nMeet at the Bay Pier next to the Dog Park\, 27.616871\, -82.726690. \nReservations and prepayment required \nJoin us for our eleventh annual tour of the Egmont Key Bird Sanctuary Tour with a stop at the Ft Dade ruins\, Lighthouse\, and hopefully a Black Skimmer colony.  The Egmont Key Ferry will take us around the south tip of Egmont Key to see the areas where birds are nesting.  (These areas are not accessible by foot and only seen by visitors with boats).  The chicks from our Laughing gulls\, Royal terns\, & Sandwich terns should be out on the beaches exploring.  Brown Pelicans\, White ibis\, and American Oystercatchers can also nest on the islands. \nSpace is limited and this event sells out quickly. \nSend your reservation to TampaBayRefuges@msn.com Wait for confirmation then send payment via credit card on PayPal or mail. \nCredit card on PayPal: www.tampabayrefuges.org click Get Involved\, then Donate.  Enter One-Time and the amount\, then click Donate with Debit or Credit Card and follow instructions. \nYour space will be secure based on a first come first served basis AND receipt of payment. You will receive a confirmation email for your payment. \nMail: FTBNWR\, PO Box 40782\, St Petersburg\, FL 33743-0782 \nCost: \n\nMembers of Friends of the Tampa Bay NWR $35 each (includes tip for boat crew)\nIndividual Guests or non-members $50 each.  You will receive a 1-year individual membership.\nFamily of 2 guests or non-members $95.  You will receive a 1-year family membership. Additional family members add $35 ea.\n\n\nMake checks payable to Friends of the Tampa Bay National Wildlife Refuges\, PO Box 40782\, St Petersburg\, FL 33743-0782. \nReservations and Payment must be received by Saturday June 7 . \nQuestions: call Barb Howard at 727 512-4914 or email TampaBayRefuges@msn.com
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/egmont-key-sanctuary-tour/
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CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Birds & Birding,Boating,Charitable Events,Cocktails & Socials,Conservation & Ecology,Fundraisers & Sales,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography,Water Sports,Wildlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Tampa Bay National Wildlife Refuges":MAILTO:friends@tampabayrefuges.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T070000
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SUMMARY:Third Saturdays at Pinewood Cultural Park
DESCRIPTION:Three for one fun at the Florida Botanical Gardens\, Creative Pinellas and Heritage Village!\nCelebrate at Pinewood (Florida Botanical Gardens\, Creative Pinellas\, Heritage Village) every Third Saturday of the month. \nAt the Florida Botanical Gardens (Open 7 AM-5 PM):\nVisit the new Majeed Discovery Garden\, a 2+ acre addition\, connecting children to nature. Our Children’s Garden Educator is hosting a variety of preschool and family programs in the Majeed Discovery Garden on topics like sustainability\, sensory exploration\, and more. Visit the Event Calendar on our website at www.flbgfoundation.org/events to view all of the programs offered in our Majeed Discovery Garden. For more information\, visit www.flbgfoundation.org/childrensgarden. \nAt Creative Pinellas (Open 10 AM-5 PM):\nVisit the Gallery at Creative Pinellas for two must-see exhibitions! Catch the 2024 Emerging Artist Exhibition before it ends on July 21st. Also on display is Threads of Nature: Art Inspired by the Florida Botanical Gardens\, featuring works by the Tampa Bay Surface Design Guild that capture nature’s beauty. Feeling inspired? Stop by our drawing room to unleash your inner artist. Free admission and fun for the whole family! For more information: www.creativepinellas.org. \nAt Heritage Village (Open 10 AM – 4 PM):\nExplore the past at Pinellas County’s 21-acre living history museum! Step back in time and take a docent tour of select historic buildings\, visit Pinellas County’s oldest structure\, and peruse locally-made artisan gifts and souvenirs at the gift shop. Interested in learning more? The Heritage Village app features self-guided walking tours and archival photographs and information about your favorite Heritage Village buildings\, historic figures\, and artifacts! Download the app for free in your preferred mobile app store by searching “Heritage Village”. Heritage Village is free to visit\, pet-friendly\, and perfect for all ages! For more information: www.heritagevillagefl.org/
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/third-saturdays-at-pinewood-cultural-park/2025-06-21/
LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Arts, Music & Literature,Coastal & Wetlands,Exhibits,Gardening & Landscaping,History & Culture,Kids & Families,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Photography
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SUMMARY:Hidden Wonders Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:This family-friendly nature hike will take you on an exploration of the wet and dry habitats of “Our Wildest Place.” \nThis family-friendly nature hike will take you on an exploration of the wet and dry habitats of “Our Wildest Place.” We will investigate some interesting plants and animals that call Brooker Creek Preserve home. Everyday reveals new natural wonders to enjoy\, join us! \nRegistration is required.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/hidden-wonders-nature-walk/2025-06-21/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250622T090000
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SUMMARY:OFF THE BEATEN PATH
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand…\nOFF THE BEATEN PATH\nA nature-based fundraising hike series \nThis series of four hikes will take place in beautiful areas tucked away within Brooker Creek Preserve in sites that are closed to the public. Our guide\, Dr. Craig Huegel\, can identify everything\, from the tiniest moss to the tallest tree including animal prints\, bird calls\, lichens\, and more. He is full of stories and very patient in answering questions. The hikes will be not only educational\, but a lot of fun as well! \nThe hikes will begin at 9:00 a.m. and be about 3-4 hours long. Bring water and lunch.\nCost: $80 donation for the series or $25 donation per hike with a 10% discount for members of Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve \nSites Off the Beaten Path: \nSep. 22\, 2024 – Catesby’s Lilies…and More! – Located in the eastern part of the preserve\, we will search for the threatened Catesby’s Lily. In so doing\, we will see a profusion of beautiful fall wildflowers in full bloom. \nJan. 19\, 2025 – Cypress Swamp – Located in the central part of the preserve\, this site\nfeatures orchids\, ferns\, and epiphytes. Plan to get wet\, or maybe not\, as we plunge into the depths of the swamp! \nMarch 16\, 2025 – Sandhills – The only true sandhills of Brooker Creek Preserve. This site is in the northern end of the preserve and will feature an abundance of spring wildflowers. \nJune 22\, 2025 – Interior Wildlands – We will be in parts of the Preserve so remote that\ncell phones won’t work\, areas so pretty you won’t believe you are in Pinellas County! \nReservations Required: info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org\nSign up early! Only 20 spots are open for these fabulous hikes off the beaten path!\nQuestions? Email info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org or call 727-934-2680.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/27269/2025-06-22/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Preserve\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Charitable Events,Coastal & Wetlands,Conservation & Ecology,Fundraisers & Sales,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography,Wildlife
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