BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bay Soundings - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://baysoundings.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bay Soundings REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190810T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190810T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T170952 CREATED:20190713T184223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190713T184223Z UID:10000122-1565445600-1565449200@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:CREATURE FEATURE  DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday & Sunday at 2 PM\nCost: Admission into Boyd Hill Nature Preserve\nAll ages welcome.\n\nLive animal encounter! Learn interesting facts about a program animal featured at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.\nContact Boyd Hill Nature Preserve at 727-893-7326 for more information. URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/creature-feature-2/2019-08-10/ LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States CATEGORIES:Animals & Pets,Birds & Birding,Exhibits,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians,Wildlife ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org GEO:27.724764;-82.6502749 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S St. Petersburg FL 33705 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S:geo:-82.6502749,27.724764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190804T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190804T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T170952 CREATED:20190713T184223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190713T184223Z UID:10000121-1564927200-1564930800@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:CREATURE FEATURE  DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday & Sunday at 2 PM\nCost: Admission into Boyd Hill Nature Preserve\nAll ages welcome.\n\nLive animal encounter! Learn interesting facts about a program animal featured at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.\nContact Boyd Hill Nature Preserve at 727-893-7326 for more information. URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/creature-feature-2/2019-08-04/ LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States CATEGORIES:Animals & Pets,Birds & Birding,Exhibits,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians,Wildlife ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org GEO:27.724764;-82.6502749 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S St. Petersburg FL 33705 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S:geo:-82.6502749,27.724764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190803T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190803T150000 DTSTAMP:20260412T170952 CREATED:20190713T184223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190713T184223Z UID:10000120-1564840800-1564844400@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:CREATURE FEATURE  DESCRIPTION:Every Saturday & Sunday at 2 PM\nCost: Admission into Boyd Hill Nature Preserve\nAll ages welcome.\n\nLive animal encounter! Learn interesting facts about a program animal featured at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.\nContact Boyd Hill Nature Preserve at 727-893-7326 for more information. URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/creature-feature-2/2019-08-03/ LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States CATEGORIES:Animals & Pets,Birds & Birding,Exhibits,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians,Wildlife ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org GEO:27.724764;-82.6502749 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S St. Petersburg FL 33705 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S:geo:-82.6502749,27.724764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190727T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190727T200000 DTSTAMP:20260412T170952 CREATED:20190713T172500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190713T172500Z UID:10000399-1564250400-1564257600@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Suncoast Herpetological Society Meeting DESCRIPTION:Guest speakers share their expertise on certain reptile and amphibian\nbreeds on a monthly basis; some bring live animals. Learn fascinating\nfacts on husbandry and diet\, to threats of extinction and how to protect\nthese animals. The group offers presentations with live reptiles and\namphibians to schools\, clubs\, etc.\, teaching responsible pet ownership\,\nconservation and preservation through education.\nkingsnake.com/suncoastherpsociety or call 942-6700 or 479-7676 or email URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/suncoast-herpetological-society-meeting-5/ LOCATION:Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center\, 2750 Park Trail Lane\, Clearwater\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Clubs,Reptiles & Amphibians GEO:27.977104;-82.724462 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center 2750 Park Trail Lane Clearwater FL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2750 Park Trail Lane:geo:-82.724462,27.977104 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190612T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190612T120000 DTSTAMP:20260412T170952 CREATED:20190521T214616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T214616Z UID:10000279-1560335400-1560340800@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Skins and Skulls DESCRIPTION:Real animal skins and skulls (from animals that died in the wild or were accidentally killed on our roadways) are used to show how scientists study these “artifacts” to learn more about the living animal. Recommended for Families. Presented by James Stevenson\, your local Extension Specialist . \nRegistration:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/brooker-creek-preserve-environmental-education-center-1249569181 URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/skins-and-skulls/ LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States CATEGORIES:Animals & Pets,Archaeology,Biology & Medicine,Kids & Families,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians,Science & Technology,Wildlife GEO:28.136639;-82.656421 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center 3940 Keystone Road Tarpon Springs FL 34688 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3940 Keystone Road:geo:-82.656421,28.136639 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190511T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T170952 CREATED:20190504T183520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190504T183520Z UID:10000234-1557601200-1557608400@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:TAMPA BAY TURTLE & TORTOISE SOCIETY MEETING DESCRIPTION:The Tampa Bay Turtle & Tortoise Society assists in conservation of turtles and tortoises. Each month\, a speaker discusses topics that emphasize education\, conservation and proper captive husbandry. The group also conducts at least one field trip\, sometimes two\, as a club. \nCall Ralph Till at 515-7443. URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/tampa-bay-turtle-tortoise-society-meeting-4/ LOCATION:Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center\, 2750 Park Trail Lane\, Clearwater\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Clubs,Reptiles & Amphibians GEO:27.977104;-82.724462 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center 2750 Park Trail Lane Clearwater FL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2750 Park Trail Lane:geo:-82.724462,27.977104 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190413T110000 DTSTAMP:20260412T170952 CREATED:20190304T234049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190304T234049Z UID:10000039-1555149600-1555153200@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Florida's Sea Turtles DESCRIPTION:Going Coastal: Florida’s Sea Turtles \nCome join UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant Agent Libby Carnahan to learn the life histories of some of Florida’s most beloved marine creatures and what you can do to keep them safe during the nesting season. Recommended for ages 8+. Free. \nRegister at https://floridasseaturtles.eventbrite.com or call Weedon Island Preserve at (727)453-6500 for assistance. URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/floridas-sea-turtles/ LOCATION:Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center\, 1800 Weedon Drive NE\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Marine Life,Reptiles & Amphibians GEO:27.850451;-82.6075539 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center 1800 Weedon Drive NE St. Petersburg FL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1800 Weedon Drive NE:geo:-82.6075539,27.850451 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T200000 DTSTAMP:20260412T170952 CREATED:20190306T193217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T193217Z UID:10000168-1553364000-1553371200@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:SUNCOAST HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY Meeting DESCRIPTION:Guest speakers share their expertise on certain reptile and amphibian breeds on a monthly basis; some bring live animals. Learn fascinating facts on husbandry and diet to threats of extinction and how to protect these animals. The group offers presentations with live reptiles and amphibians to schools\, clubs\, etc.\, teaching responsible pet ownership\, conservation and preservation through education. \nRegistration: https://www.meetup.com/Moccasin-Lake-Environmental-Education-Center/events/259327711/ URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/suncoast-herpetological-society-meeting/ LOCATION:FL CATEGORIES:Clubs,Reptiles & Amphibians END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190312T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190312T200000 DTSTAMP:20260412T170952 CREATED:20190306T012250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T012250Z UID:10000011-1552417200-1552420800@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:NATURAL HISTORY SPEAKER SERIES: Gopher Tortoises DESCRIPTION:NATURAL HISTORY SPEAKER SERIES: \nConserving a Remnant Population of Gopher Tortoises at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve \nLearn how Boyd Hill Nature Preserve\, one of the last remaining natural areas in urban Pinellas County\, supports several imperiled species\, including the gopher tortoise\, eastern diamondback rattlesnake\, and Nuttall’s rayless goldenrod. Dr. Goessling will review recent gopher tortoise burrow surveys\, current research efforts\, and ongoing habitat restoration and management efforts. \nRegistration: http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/boyd-hill.html URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/natural-history-speaker-series-gopher-tortoises/ LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States CATEGORIES:Lectures & Seminars,Reptiles & Amphibians ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org GEO:27.724764;-82.6502749 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S St. Petersburg FL 33705 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S:geo:-82.6502749,27.724764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190312T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190312T190000 DTSTAMP:20260412T170952 CREATED:20190306T011933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T012828Z UID:10000010-1552406400-1552417200@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:NATIONAL GOPHER TORTOISE DAY DESCRIPTION:Help us celebrate gopher tortoises by creating papier-mâché gopher tortoises! These models will be used in a new program starting at the preserve in fall 2019 entitled\, “The Science of Saving Gopher Tortoises.” \nAges 5 and up. Space is limited. \nRegistration: http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/boyd-hill.html URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/national-gopher-tortoise-day/ LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States CATEGORIES:Crafts & Hobbies,Kids & Families,Reptiles & Amphibians ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org GEO:27.724764;-82.6502749 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S St. Petersburg FL 33705 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S:geo:-82.6502749,27.724764 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190126T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190126T200000 DTSTAMP:20260412T170952 CREATED:20181221T234340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181221T234340Z UID:10000107-1548525600-1548532800@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:SUNCOAST HERPETOLOGICAL SOCIETY MEETING DESCRIPTION:Guest speakers share their expertise on certain reptile and amphibian breeds on a monthly basis; some bring live animals. Learn fascinating facts on husbandry and diet to threats of extinction and how to protect these animals. The group offers presentations with live reptiles and amphibians to schools\, clubs\, etc.\, teaching responsible pet ownership\, conservation and preservation through education. \nRegistration: https://www.meetup.com/Moccasin-Lake-Environmental-Education-Center/ URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/suncoast-herpetological-society-meeting-4/ LOCATION:Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center\, 2750 Park Trail Lane\, Clearwater\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Clubs,Lectures & Seminars,Reptiles & Amphibians GEO:27.977104;-82.724462 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center 2750 Park Trail Lane Clearwater FL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2750 Park Trail Lane:geo:-82.724462,27.977104 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T210000 DTSTAMP:20260412T170952 CREATED:20181224T185618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181224T185618Z UID:10000077-1547319600-1547326800@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:TAMPA BAY TURTLE & TORTOISE SOCIETY DESCRIPTION:The Tampa Bay Turtle & Tortoise Society assists in conservation of turtles\nand tortoises. Each month\, a speaker discusses topics that emphasize\neducation\, conservation and proper captive husbandry. The group also\nconducts at least one field trip\, sometimes two\, as a club. Call Ralph\nTill at 515-7443. URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/tampa-bay-turtle-tortoise-society/ LOCATION:Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center\, 2750 Park Trail Lane\, Clearwater\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Clubs,Reptiles & Amphibians GEO:27.977104;-82.724462 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center 2750 Park Trail Lane Clearwater FL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2750 Park Trail Lane:geo:-82.724462,27.977104 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T120000 DTSTAMP:20260412T170952 CREATED:20181222T220954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181222T220954Z UID:10000089-1547287200-1547294400@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Gopher Tortoises + Prescribed Fire = Increased Biodiversity DESCRIPTION:Brooker Creek Preserve is home to one of Pinellas County’s largest populations of gopher tortoises\, a threatened\, burrowing species which occurs in upland habitats. Learn about the significant ecological role played by this keystone species. Find out how habitat restoration\, including the use of prescribed fire\, can greatly benefit plant and animal communities. This program is recommended for all ages. \nGeorge L. 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. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve. \nRegistration: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/brooker-creek-preserve-environmental-education-center-pinellas-county-extension-1249569181 URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/gopher-tortoises-prescribed-fire-increased-biodiversity/ LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States CATEGORIES:Conservation & Ecology,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians,Wildlife,Workshops & Classes ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve":MAILTO:info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org GEO:28.136639;-82.656421 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center 3940 Keystone Road Tarpon Springs FL 34688 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3940 Keystone Road:geo:-82.656421,28.136639 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR