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SUMMARY:Reptile Wednesdays with Dennis!
DESCRIPTION:Dennis is the president of the Suncoast Herpetological Society\, Inc. and spends his Wednesdays at Moccasin Lake Nature Park educating guests about reptiles. Come with your questions! \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/reptile-wednesdays-with-dennis-4-2/2024-11-06/
LOCATION:Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center\, 2750 Park Trail Lane\, Clearwater\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals & Pets,Coastal & Wetlands,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians
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SUMMARY:Attracting Butterflies
DESCRIPTION:Learn expert tips on how to attract a wide variety of beautiful butterflies into your yard or balcony. \nAll ages welcome with a registered adult. \n  \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/attracting-butterflies/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Husbandry,Insects,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Reptile Wednesdays with Dennis!
DESCRIPTION:Dennis is the president of the Suncoast Herpetological Society\, Inc. and spends his Wednesdays at Moccasin Lake Nature Park educating guests about reptiles. Come with your questions! \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/reptile-wednesdays-with-dennis-4-2/2024-11-13/
LOCATION:Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center\, 2750 Park Trail Lane\, Clearwater\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals & Pets,Coastal & Wetlands,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians
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SUMMARY:Pinellas Florida Waters Stewardship Program - 2024
DESCRIPTION:An intensive program to learn all about Florida’s waters. Each class takes place at a new location with guest speakers\, tours and more! \n\n\nWorking With Water\, Working With People \nTo make a difference concerning the issues surrounding water quality and quantity in our communities\, we must understand the various ways in which we interact with water. As Floridians\, we are connected to our oceans and bays by our faucets and laundries\, to our neighborhood ponds and lakes by our yards and streets\, and to our regional and statewide neighbors by our surface and groundwater supplies. \nThis program will use expert presentations\, online explorations\, experiential learning\, field experience in watershed science\, and communication skills training to foster a greater understanding of these interactions and provide the tools necessary to become stewards of our water resources. \nDuring this seven-session course\, participants will travel to locations across Pinellas County to explore the natural beauty\, learn about emerging water issues\, and meet with local experts. \nParticipants will also plan and implement an individual (or group) stewardship project that makes a difference in the community\, attend a relevant stakeholder meeting and explore online resources to learn more about water between class sessions. \nEach class session will be three hours long and include Working with Water instructor-led presentations looking at water at the state-level as well as Working with People instructor-led presentations highlighting communication best-practices. Classes will also include time for discussions\, guest speaker presentations highlighting local water resources\, and a field tour. \nThis course has limited seating/availability. Register early to reserve your spot. Youth (under 18) are eligible to register as long as an accompanying adult is also registered for the program. \nSchedule \nSession 1 – Thursday\, Sept. 5 (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)*: \n\nWatershed Basics and Stewardship @ Brooker Creek Preserve in Tarpon Springs with guest speaker Robert Burnes\, Project Manager\, Pinellas County Public Works\, Environmental Management\n\nSession 2 – Thursday\, Sept. 19 (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)*: \n\nW ater Flow\, Then and Now @ Clam Bayou Marine Education Center with guest speaker from Southwest Florida Water Management District\, Surface Water Improvement & Management Program\n\nSession 3 – Thursday\, Oct. 3 (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)*: \n\nWater Laws and Other Tools @ South Cross Bayou Advanced Water Reclamation Facility with guest speaker Lauren Twele\, Education Coordinator\, Pinellas County Utilities\n\nSession 4 – Thursday\, Oct. 17 (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)*: \n\nFuture Water Supply and Emerging Issues @ Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant in Oldsmar with guest speaker Tirusew Asefa\, Ph.D.\, P.E.\, D.WRE\, Manager\, Planning & System Decision Support\, Tampa Bay Water\n\nSession 5 – Thursday\, Oct. 31 (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)*: Panel \n\nPanel Discussion with local environmental non-profit groups and Stewardship Project Updates @ Safety Harbor Public Library\n\nSession 6 – Thursday\, Nov. 14 (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)*: \n\nSpeaking of and for Water @ Ozona Village Hall with guest speaker Sadie Hundemer\, Ph.D\, Assistant Professor\, Agricultural Education and Communication\, University of Florida\n\nSession 7- Saturday Nov. 16 (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)*: \n\nGraduation and Water Stewardship In Action @ Weedon Island Preserve in St. Petersburg with guided hike by Pinellas County volunteer or staff.\n\n*Locations and speakers are subject to change. \nBefore You Register \nPlease review course requirements should you wish to receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program: \n\nAttend at least five of the seven sessions\, two of which MUST be the first and last ones (Session #1 and Session #7)\nAttend and briefly describe a stakeholder gathering\nComplete online mini-sessions\nParticipate in the online discussions\nSubmit a summary of your individual or group stewardship project\n\nCost: $125 \nIf the cost of the program will prevent you from participating\, please complete a scholarship application. Application deadline is Wednesday\, August 27th. \n>>> RESERVE A SPOT <<< \nQuestions? \nFor more information about this course\, please contact your local UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County Natural Resources Agent\, Lara Milligan at lara317@ufl.edu or 727-453-6905.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/pinellas-florida-waters-stewardship-program-2024/2024-11-14/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Atmosphere & Weather,Certification & Training Programs,Clean Water,Climate,Conservation & Ecology,Farming,Gardening & Landscaping,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Recycling,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:What's Happening to Florida's Birds?
DESCRIPTION:NATURAL HISTORY SPEAKER SERIES\nWhat’s Happening to Florida’s Birds? \nBird populations can surge or plummet depending on a variety of factors—everything from the quality of their habitats to the impact of pesticides\, the encroachment of urban sprawl\, prowling cats\, and the sweeping effects of climate change. Soar into the dynamic world of Florida’s feathered residents and discover how they’re navigating these challenges and learn about the conservation efforts aimed at ensuring their ability to thrive. Join us to unravel the story of how Florida’s birds are facing these exciting challenges head-on! \n\nOpen to the public. | FREE ADMISSION\n\n\nClick here for questions about the Natural History Speaker Series\, or call  Boyd Hill Nature Preserve at 727-893-7326.\nLearn more
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/whats-happening-to-floridas-birds/
LOCATION:Hammock Hall\, 3010 31st Street South\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33712\, United States
CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,Conservation & Ecology,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Native Flora & Fauna
ORGANIZER;CN="Boyd Hill Nature Preserve":MAILTO:stpeteparksrec@stpete.org 
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SUMMARY:Pinellas Florida Waters Stewardship Program - 2024
DESCRIPTION:An intensive program to learn all about Florida’s waters. Each class takes place at a new location with guest speakers\, tours and more! \n\n\nWorking With Water\, Working With People \nTo make a difference concerning the issues surrounding water quality and quantity in our communities\, we must understand the various ways in which we interact with water. As Floridians\, we are connected to our oceans and bays by our faucets and laundries\, to our neighborhood ponds and lakes by our yards and streets\, and to our regional and statewide neighbors by our surface and groundwater supplies. \nThis program will use expert presentations\, online explorations\, experiential learning\, field experience in watershed science\, and communication skills training to foster a greater understanding of these interactions and provide the tools necessary to become stewards of our water resources. \nDuring this seven-session course\, participants will travel to locations across Pinellas County to explore the natural beauty\, learn about emerging water issues\, and meet with local experts. \nParticipants will also plan and implement an individual (or group) stewardship project that makes a difference in the community\, attend a relevant stakeholder meeting and explore online resources to learn more about water between class sessions. \nEach class session will be three hours long and include Working with Water instructor-led presentations looking at water at the state-level as well as Working with People instructor-led presentations highlighting communication best-practices. Classes will also include time for discussions\, guest speaker presentations highlighting local water resources\, and a field tour. \nThis course has limited seating/availability. Register early to reserve your spot. Youth (under 18) are eligible to register as long as an accompanying adult is also registered for the program. \nSchedule \nSession 1 – Thursday\, Sept. 5 (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)*: \n\nWatershed Basics and Stewardship @ Brooker Creek Preserve in Tarpon Springs with guest speaker Robert Burnes\, Project Manager\, Pinellas County Public Works\, Environmental Management\n\nSession 2 – Thursday\, Sept. 19 (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)*: \n\nW ater Flow\, Then and Now @ Clam Bayou Marine Education Center with guest speaker from Southwest Florida Water Management District\, Surface Water Improvement & Management Program\n\nSession 3 – Thursday\, Oct. 3 (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)*: \n\nWater Laws and Other Tools @ South Cross Bayou Advanced Water Reclamation Facility with guest speaker Lauren Twele\, Education Coordinator\, Pinellas County Utilities\n\nSession 4 – Thursday\, Oct. 17 (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)*: \n\nFuture Water Supply and Emerging Issues @ Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant in Oldsmar with guest speaker Tirusew Asefa\, Ph.D.\, P.E.\, D.WRE\, Manager\, Planning & System Decision Support\, Tampa Bay Water\n\nSession 5 – Thursday\, Oct. 31 (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)*: Panel \n\nPanel Discussion with local environmental non-profit groups and Stewardship Project Updates @ Safety Harbor Public Library\n\nSession 6 – Thursday\, Nov. 14 (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)*: \n\nSpeaking of and for Water @ Ozona Village Hall with guest speaker Sadie Hundemer\, Ph.D\, Assistant Professor\, Agricultural Education and Communication\, University of Florida\n\nSession 7- Saturday Nov. 16 (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)*: \n\nGraduation and Water Stewardship In Action @ Weedon Island Preserve in St. Petersburg with guided hike by Pinellas County volunteer or staff.\n\n*Locations and speakers are subject to change. \nBefore You Register \nPlease review course requirements should you wish to receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program: \n\nAttend at least five of the seven sessions\, two of which MUST be the first and last ones (Session #1 and Session #7)\nAttend and briefly describe a stakeholder gathering\nComplete online mini-sessions\nParticipate in the online discussions\nSubmit a summary of your individual or group stewardship project\n\nCost: $125 \nIf the cost of the program will prevent you from participating\, please complete a scholarship application. Application deadline is Wednesday\, August 27th. \n>>> RESERVE A SPOT <<< \nQuestions? \nFor more information about this course\, please contact your local UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County Natural Resources Agent\, Lara Milligan at lara317@ufl.edu or 727-453-6905.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/pinellas-florida-waters-stewardship-program-2024/2024-11-16/
LOCATION:Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom\, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S\, St. Petersburg\, FL\, 33705\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Atmosphere & Weather,Certification & Training Programs,Clean Water,Climate,Conservation & Ecology,Farming,Gardening & Landscaping,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,Recycling,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Reptile Wednesdays with Dennis!
DESCRIPTION:Dennis is the president of the Suncoast Herpetological Society\, Inc. and spends his Wednesdays at Moccasin Lake Nature Park educating guests about reptiles. Come with your questions! \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/reptile-wednesdays-with-dennis-4-2/2024-11-20/
LOCATION:Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center\, 2750 Park Trail Lane\, Clearwater\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals & Pets,Coastal & Wetlands,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians
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SUMMARY:Kitchen Botany Webinar
DESCRIPTION:You may know more than you think about botany from everyday interactions with plants in the kitchen. We will explore where our fruits\, vegetables\, herbs and spices really come from and how many of them were domesticated from wild plants. \nThis webinar is recommended for adults and youth over 12. \nPlease note: This webinar will be recorded for quality assurance but will not be available for on-demand viewing after the program has ended. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/kitchen-botany-webinar/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Farming,Food & Cooking,Gardening & Landscaping,Herbs,Home & Lifestyle,Lectures & Seminars,Local Community,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES
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SUMMARY:Reptile Wednesdays with Dennis!
DESCRIPTION:Dennis is the president of the Suncoast Herpetological Society\, Inc. and spends his Wednesdays at Moccasin Lake Nature Park educating guests about reptiles. Come with your questions! \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/reptile-wednesdays-with-dennis-4-2/2024-11-27/
LOCATION:Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center\, 2750 Park Trail Lane\, Clearwater\, FL\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animals & Pets,Coastal & Wetlands,Lectures & Seminars,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians
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