Ickology!
2021-06-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-07-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2021-10-30 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Tampa Bay Watch Marine & Education Center, 3000 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde, FL, 33715, United States
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Sensing Nature's Summer Camp
2021-06-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
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KidSpace
2021-07-10 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-07-24 10:30 - 11:30, 2021-08-14 10:30 - 11:30 | Online Event
During KidSpace we unleash the awesome power of astronomy as we help kids become scientific masters of the universe! Join us as we take off from the Earth’s surface and fly to places humans have never been: the Sun, planets, other moons in our solar system, newly discovered solar systems in our galaxy, and beyond. KidSpace is designed for grades 1-5 and their grown-ups, but everyone is welcome!

Where: On Zoom
When: 10:30am Saturday, July 10
Cost: Free

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IQuest: Welcome to the Jungle
2021-07-10 16:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Museum of Science ﻿and Nature, 201 10th St. West, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States
IQuest is a monthly program for smart, curious middle school students in grades 6 through 8. While each IQuest is different, you can always expect challenging projects and games that inspire out-of-the-box solutions to real world problems.
Due to limitations on attendance and staffing, attendees must pre-register by 11am on the day of the program. We will be adhering to social distancing measures during all activities and the class size will be limited to 10 children. Masks will be required for all staff and students, and all students will be temperature-screened upon arrival.

4-8 p.m. Saturday, July 10
Where: At The Bishop
Admission is $8. Kids only — this is a drop-off program!
Paid reservations required; includes a slice of pizza and a drink.

July 10: “Welcome to the Jungle”
What makes a jungle? How would you live there? Join us to unravel the real world and mythical stories of these mysterious habitats!

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This or That?
2021-07-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Online Event
Is it a Turkey Vulture or a Black Vulture? Is it a venomous or non-venomous snake? Is it an invasive exotic species or a native treasure? Suitable for the whole family, this webinar will introduce you to some of Florida’s easily mistaken species. Learn how to quickly tell two similar plants or animals apart!

This webinar will take place over Zoom so registration is required.
Please register at: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jzdB-24nTX2f4GQqoQBXZA.

Talking Telescopes
2021-07-17 10:00 - 15:30, 2021-08-21 10:00 - 15:30 | Bishop Museum of Science ﻿and Nature, 201 10th St. West, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States
Talking Telescopes is an opportunity for you to learn about setting up and using telescopes and talk with our telescope expert, Ed McDonough, about the ‘scope you already have or one you’d like to own. Ed is a Museum volunteer who has been an astronomy hobbyist since he was 10 and has spent more than 25 years as a sales representative for the telescope maker Celestron. The program includes solar viewing (weather permitting).

Dates: July 17, August 21
Times: Solar viewing in the Riverside Plaza 10-11:30am (weather permitting) | Telescope demonstrations in the Planetarium lobby noon-4pm
Cost: Included in the price of admission

For an additional fee, we are also offering one-on-one or group sessions to help you learn to use the telescope you already have. If you’re interested in a session, please let us know here.
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Rain Barrels
2021-07-18 19:00 - 22:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Learn about bugs with insect crafts and activities.

Suitable for kids of all ages. Families have an opportunity to see all the fun elements of the Children’s area and other demonstration gardens. Pick up a free plan in the greenhouse too!
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Tortoise Talk
2021-07-20 08:00 - 09:00 | ROBINSON PRESERVE, 1704 99th Street Northwest, Bradenton, FL, 34209, United States
It’s tortoise time! Join us for this informal program on the Valentine House lawn as we take our educational tortoise out to graze! Foraging in the wild is an integral part of a gopher tortoise’s lifestyle, so we encourage our captive tortoise to graze as much as possible. Get up close with our tortoise. Learn what tortoises need to survive, how we care for our tortoise, and why we have him. Finally, discover what efforts everyone can take to protect these important members of our Florida ecosystems.
Program is suitable for all ages. No reservations required. For info contact coral.bass@mymanatee.org .
Robinson Preserve North Entrance

Back to School- Back to Nature
2021-07-31 09:00 - 12:00 | Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center, 4202 24th St SE, Ruskin, FL, 33570, United States
Camp Bayou Back to School- Back to Nature is scheduled for Saturday, July 31 this year, from 9am-noon.
Children visit nature-activity tables then receive a free school supply item.
There’s more educational fun throughout the morning. Mark your calendars!

Youth Water Program
2021-08-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Let’s take a closer look at the water cycle!

We all learned the water cycle in school…you know, the one with mountains and lots of green space. But what might the water cycle look like in a developed area like Pinellas County? Learn with Lara all about the urban water cycle. Youth participants will put on their “manager” hat and help Lara figure out how to manage all of the stormwater runoff we get in the rainy season. Targeted for upper elementary and middle school aged youth.
Registration is required. Please register both yourself and your child. This program will cap at 20 participants. Presented by Lara Milligan, Pinellas County Natural Resources Agent for UF/IFAS Extension.
REGISTER HERE
Additional Notes: This program will be held in our auditorium. It takes about 10 minutes to drive from the preserve entrance (Keystone Rd.) to the parking lot, and there is a 2-5 minute walk from the parking lot to the auditorium. We will start promptly at 10am. Follow signs to the auditorium.

Talking Telescopes
2021-08-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Bishop Museum of Science ﻿and Nature, 201 10th St. West, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States
Talking Telescopes is an opportunity for you to learn about setting up and using telescopes and talk with our telescope expert, Ed McDonough, about the ‘scope you already have or one you’d like to own. Ed is a Museum volunteer who has been an astronomy hobbyist since he was 10 and has spent more than 25 years as a sales representative for the telescope maker Celestron. The program includes solar viewing (weather permitting).

Date: August 21
Times: Solar viewing in the Riverside Plaza 10:15-11:15am (weather permitting) | Telescope demonstrations in the Planetarium lobby noon-4pm
Cost: Included in the price of admission

Speaking of telescopes, if you’d like to learn how to use a telescope you already have or one you’re thinking of purchasing, we can help. Email us here if you’re interested in scheduling a session. (Please be sure to include “telescope session” in the subject line.)

Prehistoric Florida: Megafauna and Fossils
2021-08-28 10:00 - 23:00 | Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Journey back into Florida’s past when the saber cat, giant sloth, mammoth, giant tortoise, and bison roamed the sunshine state.

With a Sensing Nature biologist, investigate animal fossils millions of years old and float back in time when mega-fauna ruled our coastal habitats. Afterwards, roll up your sleeves and dig in our personalized fossil pit! Find a Florida fossil of your own to identify and take it home.
This class is recommended for adults and youth ages 6 and up. Youth must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the class.
Proceeds will support the Friends of Weedon Island, a non-profit organization that work to promotes education and conservation of the Weedon Island Preserve. Learn about our Friends at https://friendsofweedonisland.org/.
REGISTER HERE

KidSpace
2021-10-09 10:30 - 23:30 | Bishop Museum of Science ﻿and Nature, 201 10th St. West, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States
During KidSpace we unleash the awesome power of astronomy as we help kids become scientific masters of the universe! Join us in person in The Planetarium as we take off from the Earth’s surface and fly to places humans have never been: the Sun, planets, other moons in our solar system, newly discovered solar systems in our galaxy, and beyond. KidSpace is designed for grades 1-5 and their grown-ups, but everyone is welcome!

Where: in person at The Bishop
When: 10:30am Saturday, October 9
Cost: Included in admission

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How to Use Your Telescope
2021-10-09 17:00 - 18:30 | ROBINSON PRESERVE, 1704 99th Street Northwest, Bradenton, FL, 34209, United States
In conjunction with our Seeing Stars with The Bishop at Robinson Preserve, we’re also hosting a free program for individuals or small groups. How to Use Your Telescope will take place from 5-6:30pm before the night-sky viewing begins.
You bring your telescope with you and our experts will show you how to get the most out of it — just be sure to bring it with you! The program is free group size is limited and registration is required.
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Limited Capacity

Halloween hike
2021-10-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center, 4202 24th St SE, Ruskin, FL, 33570, United States
Two sessions will allow younger children to enjoy a less scary hike, while the later hike will bring chills and thrills. Both end with s’mores around the campfire.
$5 per person, participants limited to 20, call to reserve your space: 813-641-8545

Seeing Stars
2021-10-09 19:30 - 21:30 | ROBINSON PRESERVE, 1704 99th Street Northwest, Bradenton, FL, 34209, United States
Seeing Stars with The Bishop at Robinson Preserve
Join us for Seeing Stars with The Bishop at Robinson Preserve, where you’ll enjoy a beautiful view at the Preserve, thanks to our partners at Manatee County Parks and Natural Resources.
We provide the telescopes and the expertise; you enjoy the wonders of our universe featuring Saturn, Jupiter and the moon (weather permitting, of course)!
The program is free, but advance registration is required. We are limiting audience size to allow for social distancing. Masks are requested.

When: 7:30-9:30pm Saturday, October 9
Where: Robinson Preserve, in the Expansion, 10299 9th Ave NW, Bradenton, FL 34209. Parking available.
Cost: Free, but registration is required

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Climate Science Lab
2021-10-15 16:00 - 17:30, 2021-11-19 16:00 - 17:30 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
AGES: 10 – 15 yrs
Understanding climate change starts with understanding climate science. Come and conduct real science experiments that illustrate why Earth’s climate is changing and how it affects us. Pizza will be provided at 5 pm.

Archaeology Day at Weedon Island
2021-10-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Celebrate International Archaeology Day at the Weedon Island Preserve!

Examine ancient artifacts and discover the rich history of Tampa Bay at our celebration of International Archaeology Day at the Weedon Island Preserve!
The Alliance for Weedon Island Archaeological Research and Education (AWIARE) and the Central Florida Gulf Coast Archaeological Society (CGCAS) will be on-site with a diverse showcase of pre-Columbian artifacts from the Tampa Bay region and archaeological experts will be on-hand to illustrate the use of these tools and their importance to native populations. Then, check out the 1,100 year old dugout canoe on display in the Center and visit our free museum exhibit “Connecting People and Place” that tells the story of Weedon Island and its earliest inhabitants.
Explore the artifacts and talk with the archaeologists at your leisure anytime between 10am to 2pm. This event is suitable for all ages.
(AWIARE) is a non-profit organization (501C3) that has as its goal to promote and facilitate long-term archaeological research, scientific exploration and public education at the Weedon Island Preserve and the gulf coast region. Learn more at https://awiare.org/

Penelope’s Birthday Party
2022-01-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
A celebration of Penelope turning 8 years old! We will have educational materials and learning opportunities for attendees ages 3+, Pin the beak on the eagle, and tiered donation options to sponsor the eagle at the park, as well as our educational programming and opportunities. Snacks will be provided.

How to find us: Picnic Shelter behind the Yellow Building

Tortoise Talk
2022-02-02 15:30 - 16:00 | ROBINSON PRESERVE, 1704 99th Street Northwest, Bradenton, FL, 34209, United States
Join us for this informal program on the Valentine House lawn as we take our education tortoise out to graze! In the wild, foraging is an integral part of a gopher tortoise’s lifestyle, so we encourage it as much as possible. Stop by and say hello, get a chance to meet him up close, and ask any questions you may have. Learn all about what tortoises need to survive, how we care for our tortoise, and what efforts we can take to protect these important members of our Florida ecosystems. Program suitable for all ages.
No reservations required. For more information please contact ecoevents@mymanatee.org.
Robinson Preserve – Valentine House Lawn

Tot Time
2022-02-04 10:30 - 11:30 | Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Families with little ones can enjoy nature-oriented stories and crafts at the Weedon Island Preserve.

Every first and third Friday of each month, families of pre-school aged children are invited to explore the wonders of the natural world at the Weedon Island Preserve. Led by volunteer docents, families will be treated to rhymes, songs, stories, and other activities that connect them to our environment.
This program will take place outdoors so please prepare accordingly. Youth must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.
Proceeds will support the Friends of Weedon Island, a non-profit organization that work to promotes education and conservation of the Weedon Island Preserve.
REGISTER HERE

Youth Program: The Swamp Ecosystem
2022-02-05 10:30 - 12:00 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Learn about one of Florida’s amazing and unique ecosystems: the swamp, in a hands on and creative way!

Learn about one of Florida’s amazing and unique ecosystems: the swamp, in a hands on and creative way! By pairing science with music and songwriting, this fun, family friendly program is designed to teach students all about Florida swamps, give them the opportunity to meet a LIVE resident of the swamp, and work together to create a song about what they learned! Family Friendly!
Presented by Paige Konger of Paige’s Planet
Additional Notes: Registration is required. This program will be held in our auditorium. It takes about 10 minutes to drive from the preserve entrance (Keystone Rd.) to the parking lot, and there is a 2-5 minute walk from the parking lot to the auditorium. We will start promptly at 2pm. Follow signs to the auditorium.
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Jurassic Park at Moccasin Lake!
2022-02-05 15:00 - 20:00 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
The Friends of Moccasin Lake, the Clearwater Library and the City of Clearwater are delighted to host a free community event, Jurassic Park at Moccasin Lake! Day of Raptors! This one-day event will host a variety of fun Jurassic Park themed education & craft stations, snacks, and a movie on the lawn at 6 p.m.
Please bring your own lawn chairs.
To learn more, call 727-562- 4315, ext. 1 for details.

How to Use Your Telescope
2022-02-05 18:00 - 19:00 | ROBINSON PRESERVE, 1704 99th Street Northwest, Bradenton, FL, 34209, United States
How to Use Your Telescope — Limited Capacity
In conjunction with our Seeing Stars with The Bishop at Robinson Preserve, we’re also hosting a free program for individuals or small groups. How to Use Your Telescope will take place from 6-7pm before the night-sky viewing begins.
You bring your telescope with you and our experts will show you how to get the most out of it — just be sure to bring it with you! The program is free group size is limited and registration is required.
Register now
