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SUMMARY:Homeschool Science Days: Technology through Time
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool Science Days combine hands-on explorations with themed adventures throughout The Bishop’s exhibitions\, Planetarium\, and Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat. This month\, uncover how human ingenuity has created tools\, past and present. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE DAYS – TECHNOLOGY THROUGH TIME
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/homeschool-science-days-technology-through-time/
LOCATION:Bishop Museum of Science and Nature\, 201 10th St. West\, Bradenton\, FL\, 34205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Homeschool,Science & Technology,Workshops & Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230506T110000
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SUMMARY:Rainwater Harvesting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop is for Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees only. \nLearn how to collect rainwater for ornamental plant irrigation while reducing erosion and stormwater runoff\, and the use of non-potable water for irrigation. Hillsborough County and City of Tampa residents/employees will receive one 45-55 gallon plastic food-grade barrel after attending the workshop. (1 per household and the representative of the household must be an adult.). \n>>> IN PERSON REGISTRATION <<<\n>>> WEBINAR REGISTRATION <<< \nNOTE: To pick-up workshop items/giveaways you will need to make an appointment with our receptionist at 813-744-5519 to come in and pick up your items. All items must be picked up within 30 days of the date of the workshop. No exceptions.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/rainwater-harvesting-workshop-12/2023-05-06/
LOCATION:Hillsborough County Extension\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clean Water,Conservation & Ecology,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Local Community,Recycling,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Spring Wreath Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an instructor-led arrangement workshop from the Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation.\nSpend an afternoon creating a unique\, one-of-a-kind wreath to place in your home just in time for the summer holidays. \nWorkshop consists of one (1) 18” faux graprevine wreath\, and a wide variety of materials for decorating\, in assorted color schemes. \nRegister Here!
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/spring-wreath-workshop/
LOCATION:Florida Botanical Gardens\, 12520 Ulmerton Road\, Largo\, FL\, 33778\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts & Hobbies,Home & Lifestyle,Kids & Families,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Gardening with Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Join UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County for a conversation about using mushrooms to enhance your gardens!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County for a conversation about using mushrooms to enhance your gardens. Not always nefarious\, fungi in the garden can be used to help build soil\, process compost and support plant health. Participants have the option to take home a block of ready to grow mushrooms. \nNotes – Please select only one of the available ticket options. The fee for each ticket type is included in the ticket type description. Be prepared to be outdoors working in the garden. Class will be in the Barbara Davis Educational Gardens located just south of the main office\, we will have signs directing you. \nPlease submit special accommodation requests to katiebg@ufl.edu at least 10 days prior to event. \nBUY TICKETS
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/gardening-with-mushrooms/2023-05-16/
LOCATION:UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension\, 1303 17th Street West\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Farming,Food & Cooking,Gardening & Landscaping,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:How to Fertilize Plants for Homeowners
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to fertilize vegetables\, fruit trees\, ornamentals\, palms and turf in your home landscape. \nLearn about the special fertilizer needs of different types of plants including vegetables\, fruit trees\, ornamentals\, palms and turf. This class will cover types of fertilizer\, timing of application\, methods of applying fertilizer\, and soil building strategies. We will provide updates on our local fertilizer ordinance. \nThe link to join us on Zoom will be sent to your email the day before the event. If for some reason you do not receive the link\, please check your spam mail and if you need assistance contact: Angie Maki\, 813-744-5519 Ext. 54127 or makia@hillsboroughcounty.org. \n>>> IN PERSON REGISTRATION <<<\n>>> WEBINAR REGISTRATION <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/how-to-fertilize-plants-for-homeowners/
LOCATION:Hillsborough County Extension\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Florida First Detector Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn about common pests and diseases and how to manage them in your home landscape. \nLearn about the turfgrass pest chinch bugs\, the invasive giant African land snail\, whiteflies\, scales and mealybugs from our Florida First Detector specialists from the University of Florida. Workshop Participants will receive a tote bag with a pest identification book and other identification tools. There will be lot of hands-on activities. The tote bag and other products will be shipped to you after the workshop. \n  \n\n>> IN PERSON REGISTRATION <<<\n>>> WEBINAR REGISTRATION <<<
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/florida-first-detector-workshop/
LOCATION:Hillsborough County Extension\, 5339 County Road 579\, Seffner\, FL\, 33584\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture & Botany,Farming,Gardening & Landscaping,Insects,Invasive & Intrusive Species,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES,Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Long Center Water Safety Day
DESCRIPTION:Learn about life-saving techniques and the importance of water safety education at the Long Center\, 1501 N. Belcher Road. Participants can take water safety evaluations with certified instructors\, diving demos\, swim team information\, swim lessons and more. Free event.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/long-center-water-safety-day/
LOCATION:Long Center\, 1501 N Belcher Road\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33765\, United States
CATEGORIES:Certification & Training Programs,Health & Fitness,Home & Lifestyle,Kids & Families,Local Community,Maritime Topics,Water Sports,Workshops & Classes,Youth Programs
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SUMMARY:Frogs!
DESCRIPTION:Do you know why frogs are so important to our world\, and how by saving them\, we save the environment?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore challenges frogs are facing\, as well as some ways that ordinary people of all ages can help.  Learn about our very own Florida frogs\, and maybe even croak in a human frog chorus!  Program suitable for all ages. \nJoin Avalon Theisen\, the young founder of Conserve It Forward\, Inc. for Florida Frogs! \nAbout Avalon: \nA passionate changemaker with over a decade of service to people and planet\, Avalon Jade Theisen is dedicated to empowering others to Conserve It Forward for a sustainable future and inspiring the next generation of peacemakers. At age 7\, she first realized she could make positive\, effective change. Her efforts resulted in the creation of a non-profit organization. Encouraging the use of kindness and compassion to confront global issues\, she has traveled the world to share her message and work alongside others. \nA graduate of the University of South Florida\, Avalon Jade was a member of the Judy Genshaft Honors College and Provost Scholars Program\, where she studied Religious Studies\, especially its cultural relationship to nature and food. These topics have been the focus of her academic research\, including multiple presentations and being published. \nCurrently a Ph.D. student at Arizona State University\, her research continues to focus on religious studies\, ecology\, anthropology\, and volunteering efforts. With a goal of helping other people understand new concepts that can improve quality of life and planet health\, a common theme she uses is “Small Acts\, BIG Change” to demonstrate how our collective\, positive actions add up to have great impact. No one is alone\, we are all in this together! \nShe believes that when we better understand each other’s foundational beliefs\, we improve our connections and can more effectively collaborate to solve local and global challenges. Her academic experience reflects the journey of service and academics she has been on since childhood. \nTeaching elementary\, middle\, and high school students about cultural empathy\, peacemaking\, sustainability and world religions through curriculum she created\, Avalon Jade has been a educator at Athena’s Advanced Academy since 2017. She loves helping her students understand others and the world we live in. \nTo maintain balance and focus\, Avalon practices mindfulness\, meditation\, and yoga. She is the 2018 USA Yoga National Youth Champion and in December 2018\, won a gold medal and the title of World Champion of Yoga Sports when she competed in Beijing\, China. \n“My goal is that everyone should feel interconnected with other living things and the world so that we are inspired to become positive changemakers.” \nFor more about Conserve It Forward\, Inc.\, please visit www.ConserveItForward.org or \nwww.facebook.com/ConserveItForwardWithAvalon. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/frogs-4/2023-05-20/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kids & Families,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians,Wildlife,Workshops & Classes,Youth Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230531T080000
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SUMMARY:Mangrove Trimming Best Management Practices
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a workshop covering Mangrove Trimming Best Practices! \nThis workshop will cover: Mangrove Ecology and Identification\, Mangrove Trimming Regulations\, Mangrove Trimming Demonstration of Best Practices. \nClassroom located at the Nature Center\, follow the road past the first parking lot on the left. \nPreapproved with ISA CEUs. \nMaterials & light refreshments provided. \nFree tickets for government employees\, $15 (plus Eventbrite fees) for non-government employees. \n>>> BUY TICKETS <<< \nThe 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 Katie Granberg\, katiebg@ufl.edu\, (941) 722-4524 x 1815 at least 1 week in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/mangrove-trimming-best-management-practices-2/2023-05-31/
LOCATION:Emerson Point Preserve\, 5801 17th St W\, Palmetto\, FL\, 34221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coastal & Wetlands,Gardening & Landscaping,Home & Lifestyle,Invasive & Intrusive Species,Local Community,Workshops & Classes
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