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SUMMARY:Walk Chinsegut Wildlife & Environmental Area
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the parking lot at the intersection of Snow Memorial Highway and US-41\, Brooksville\, FL 34601. It’s 6 miles north of Brooksville.  Bring water\, snacks\, and lunch if you want.\n\nWe’ll walk about 4 miles in to view the May’s Prairie wetland and back out.  It’s a wide\, well-kept trail\, with lots of birds!  Red-headed Woodpeckers and Barred Owls were the stars on our last walk\, and warblers\, thrushes\, and wading birds should be around in good numbers.\n\nThere is a picnic table by the parking lot\, so if you bring lunch we can eat there when we’re done.\nLeader Mary.keith@tampaaudubon.org 813-767-5863\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/walk-chinsegut-wildlife-environmental-area/
LOCATION:Chinsegut Conservation Center\, 23212 Lake Lindsey Road\, Brooksville\, FL\, 34601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Clubs,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Photography,Picnics & Lunches,Raptors,Wildlife
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T080000
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SUMMARY:Military Agriculture Tour (MAT X)
DESCRIPTION:To introduce active duty and transitioning personnel\, veterans\, and their spouses to the diversity of agriculture within Hillsborough County and the diversity of career opportunities in a modern agricultural operation. \nThe tour will start and end at UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County\, 5339 CR 579\, Seffner\, FL 33584 \nThe bus will leave HC Extension at 0830\, prior to that coffee and donuts will be available. Lunch will be provided and we will return to HC Extension by 1600. \nHighlights of the tour will include a visit to a tropical aquaculture farm\, Astin Farms\, a tour of the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center\, and other Hillsborough County farms. \nCost is $5 which includes lunch. Seating is limited. \nPlease be sure to wear appropriate clothing and closed-toed shoes. \nPlease be advised NO REFUNDS \n>>> RESERVE A SPOT <<< \nFor more information contact: Simon Bollin\, Hillsborough County Agribusiness Development Manager\, 813-853-1086 or bollins@HCFLGov.net.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/military-agriculture-tour-mat-x/
LOCATION:UF/IFAS Extension\, Hillsborough County\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Agriculture & Botany,Career Paths & Enhancement,Farming,Food & Cooking,History & Culture,Local Community,Picnics & Lunches
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T180000
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SUMMARY:Parents Night Out- Wild Wetlands
DESCRIPTION:Parents enjoy a night out while the kids experience a night of Edventure Exploration! Come learn about our themed nights through games\, activities\, crafts\, and a night hike. A pizza dinner is included. \nParticipants will learn about the plants and animals that thrive in these unique environments\, and how wetlands help our planet. Through games\, nature walks\, and interactive activities\, children will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of wetlands in preserving biodiversity and supporting clean water. \nAges 6 yrs – 12 yrs \n>>> RESERVE A SPOT <<< \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/parents-night-out-wild-wetlands/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Camps & Childcare,Coastal & Wetlands,Conservation & Ecology,Exhibits,Geology & Geography,Homeschool,Kids & Families,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Picnics & Lunches,Science & Technology,Wildlife,Youth Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org 
GEO:27.724764;-82.6502749
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000
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SUMMARY:Earth Day at Moccasin Lake
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate this special day by learning how to better protect our Earth at Moccasin Lake Nature Park. Moccasin Lake is a 51-acre nature preserve with trails and boardwalks under a canopy of mature oaks and across ponds and creeks\, with an array of wildlife\, including gopher turtles\, raccoons\, and many birds. Be sure to check out the animal and educational presentations and participate in fun activities and crafts. A food truck will be on site. \nEach and everyone has the power to make a difference! Celebrate this very special day with your fellow Earthlings\, Saturday\, April 26 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center! \nCome and learn how we can do things better as a community. Recycled arts & crafts\, presentations\, music\, vendors\, food and fun will make up our Earth Day event.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/earth-day-at-moccasin-lake-3/
LOCATION:Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center\, 2750 Park Trail Lane\, Clearwater\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Music & Literature,Camps & Childcare,Conservation & Ecology,Crafts & Hobbies,Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Events,Homeschool,Kids & Families,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Picnics & Lunches,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Pasco Scalloping 101 -Lunch and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Megan Moore for an online Lunch and Learn webinar that will cover everything you need to know about scalloping in Pasco County. \nThis online webinar hosted by Dr. Megan Moore\, UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant Agent for Pasco County\, will cover everything you need to know about scalloping in Pasco County for the 2025 season. \nCome learn all about scallops\, where to find them\, how to go scalloping\, boater safety and regulations\, and how to clean and cook your scallops. We will cover scalloping best practices and offer tips to help you have a successful scallop harvest! \n>>> GET TICKETS <<< \nFlorida Sea Grant also recommends the use of Scallop Sorters to help protect our future scallop populations by throwing back scallops less than 1.5 inches in size. Join the webinar to find out where to get the free scallop sorters in Pasco! \nJoin Zoom Meeting https://ufl.zoom.us/j/95841218876?pwd=ptC45B1Uro8CAi6nKZBysTz6SlbDDz.1
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/pasco-scalloping-101-lunch-and-learn/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beach Activities,Coastal & Wetlands,Fishing & Hunting,Food & Cooking,Marine Life,Native Flora & Fauna,Picnics & Lunches,Safety,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250827T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T110209
CREATED:20250722T192902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T193138Z
UID:10009356-1756288800-1756296000@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Cottage Foods 101
DESCRIPTION:This 2-hour workshop will introduce the basics of starting your own cottage food business out of your home\, up to $250\,000. \nEver thought about starting a food business out of your home but weren’t sure how to get started? This 2-hour workshop will provide you with an introduction to the basics of starting a food business. Topics include: \n· Cottage food regulations \n· Business registration \n· Budget basics \n· Food safety \n· Allergens \n· Labeling \n· …and more! \nThis is an introductory class that will provide you with the information you need to help you decide whether to pursue your home-based food business. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nIf you have any questions\, please contact the UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County at: (813) 744-5519 \n**The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations\, such as sign language interpreters and listening devices\, please contact Joshua Payne at: joshuapayne@ufl.edu or 813 744-5519 x 54136\, at least 1 week in advance. \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/cottage-foods-101/
LOCATION:UF/IFAS Extension\, Hillsborough County\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Paths & Enhancement,Certification & Training Programs,Crafts & Hobbies,Food & Cooking,Home & Lifestyle,Homeschool,Picnics & Lunches,Safety,Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T090000
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SUMMARY:Owl-O-Ween!!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve and the Tampa Bay Raptor Rescue for a day of owl-related events including LIVE owl displays\, owl story time for children\, owl pancake breakfast\, nest box building\, an owl pellet dissection and more! \nSome activities cost $0-$25. \n\nLive Owls On Display 10:00am – 2:00pm\nOwl Fun Tattoos\nOwl Pancake Breakfast ($5/person) 8:00am – 2:00pm\nOwl Story Time\nOwl Scavenger Hunt\nOwl Pellet Science ($5/person)\nOwl Nest Box Building ($25/person)\n\nQuestions: email info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org call 727-934-2680 \n>>> GET TICKETS <<< \n\n\n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/owl-o-ween-2/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Crafts & Hobbies,Exhibits,Festivals & Fairs,Holiday Events,Husbandry,Kids & Families,Native Flora & Fauna,Picnics & Lunches,Raptors,Story Time,Wildlife,Workshops & Classes,Youth Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve":MAILTO:info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org
GEO:28.136639;-82.656421
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T110000
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SUMMARY:Teen Homeschooler Hike
DESCRIPTION:Teens are invited to explore the woods of “Our Wildest Place”! \nJoin us on an educational guided hike geared toward teens! We’ll explore the native plants and animals that call Brooker Creek home with Volunteer hike guide and naturalist\, Sara Ratza. \nParticipants are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy after the hike together. \nRegistration is required. Space is limited and this hike will cap at 20 participants. Please register just your teen\, ages 13+. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nThis hike is for our teens to connect with fellow teens\, parents are welcome to join\, but parents with younger siblings can wait in the Exhibit Hall. This is not a drop-off program. Meet in the Exhibit Hall. \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/teen-homeschooler-hike/2025-11-07/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal & Wetlands,Homeschool,Kids & Families,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Picnics & Lunches,Schools & Education,Wildlife,Workshops & Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T123000
DTSTAMP:20260408T110209
CREATED:20251022T224500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T213148Z
UID:10009578-1764932400-1764937800@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Teen Homeschooler Hike
DESCRIPTION:Teens are invited to explore the woods of “Our Wildest Place”! \nJoin us on an educational guided hike geared toward teens! We’ll explore the native plants and animals that call Brooker Creek home with Volunteer hike guide and naturalist\, Sara Ratza. \nParticipants are welcome to bring a lunch to enjoy after the hike together. \nRegistration is required. Space is limited and this hike will cap at 20 participants. Please register just your teen\, ages 13+. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \nThis hike is for our teens to connect with fellow teens\, parents are welcome to join\, but parents with younger siblings can wait in the Exhibit Hall. This is not a drop-off program. Meet in the Exhibit Hall. \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/teen-homeschooler-hike/2025-12-05/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal & Wetlands,Homeschool,Kids & Families,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Picnics & Lunches,Schools & Education,Wildlife,Workshops & Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T133000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T193012Z
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SUMMARY:Tampa Bay Super Bowl Paddle
DESCRIPTION:We will put in and take out at Rotary Park and paddle up to Lettuce Lake Park.   \nAt Lettuce Lake\, we will have a group pizza lunch.  We have a pavilion near the boat launch reserved\, and we will furnish pizza directly to Lettuce Lake.  We can enjoy lunch\, walk the boardwalk\, enjoy the birds and gators\, and then paddle easily back to Rotary Park.   \nTotal paddle length is about 5 miles. \nFor more information and to register: \nhttps://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001L2tFLIAZ
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/tampa-bay-super-bowl-paddle/
LOCATION:Rotary Park\, 5505 Rose Garden Road\, Cape Coral\, FL\, 33914\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boating,Clubs,Coastal & Wetlands,Holiday Events,Kayak & Canoe Trips,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Picnics & Lunches,Water Sports
ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Club Florida Chapter":MAILTO:sierraclubflorida@gmail.com
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