Wild Wings Bird Hike
2020-01-11 08:00 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, United States
Wild Wings –
Birds of Brooker Hike
Have you wondered what bird is singing in your backyard? Do you see and hear birds but don’t know who they are? If so, join us for a Beginning Bird Hike to learn how to identify the county’s common birds as we meander along a one-mile trail.
All ages are welcome. Children under the ages of 16 must be accompanied by an adult and those younger than 6 may find this hike challenging.
Guided Hike Information
Volunteer Hike Guides will meet participants outside the Exhibit Hall 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. We strongly suggest all hikers visit the restroom (located in the Classroom Building) before we begin as there are no facilities along the trail.

Guided hikes are under a mile in length, much of which is on unimproved, uneven sandy trails.
Hikes take about two (2) hours to complete.
Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes, sneakers or boots.
Insect repellent (bug spray) is strongly recommended in summer months.
Bring plenty of drinking water and a snack.
A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are also recommended.
Pets are not permitted.
No smoking is allowed.
Trained volunteers will guide the hike.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wild-wings-birds-of-brooker-hike-tickets-53439990450?mc_cid=a4dbfdde6b&mc_eid=1cbba2e07b

Backyard Habitat for Birds
2021-04-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Online Event
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Get Your Mind in The Gutter
2021-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Online Event

Botanical Science for Beginners
2021-03-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Online Event
How do plants work? How do they interact with the environment? How do they defend themselves? We will investigate the fascinating and complex Plant Kingdom in an introduction to Botanical Science. Recommended for adults.
Presented by James Stevenson, UF/IFAS Pinellas County Extension Specialist.
Recommended for adults.
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Wonderful Woodpeckers!
2021-02-03 10:00 - 11:00 | ZOOM, United States
Woodpeckers, the under-appreciated architects of the forest. Woodpeckers have an amazing role in our forests. Sure they knock on trees, eat a few insects, and even excavate a small home in the woody confines of our trees, but without them many other birds and wildlife would be severely impacted if not eliminated.
Join Sensing Nature Wildlife Biologist, Jeanne Murphy as she chips away and reveals the woodpeckers’ critical role in our forests. Be sure to ask Jeanne why woodpeckers do not get a headache after knocking around on all those trees.
Webinar Registration

History of Tampa Bay
2021-02-02 19:00 - 20:00 | ZOOM, United States
Join us as we dive into the history of the Tampa Bay area including our early geologic history, Paleoindian inhabitants, European incursions, our historic buildings and forts, and of course our precious wildlife that call Florida home. Sensing Nature biologist, Brian Lane will take you on an Tampa Bay historic exploration.
Webinar Registration

The Life of a Dead Tree
2021-01-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Via the Internet
It has been said that a dead tree supports more biodiversity than a live tree! Let’s explore what happens when a tree meets its end. From initial decomposers to larger opportunists, a dead tree becomes a “hive” of activity until it is reduced to dust.
Presented by James Stevenson, UF/IFAS Pinellas County Extension Specialist. Recommended for adults.
Webinar Registration

Conservation in the 21st Century
2021-01-27 10:00 - 11:00 | ZOOM, United States
Raise your hand if you think conserving wildlife and their habitat is a good thing. Ok, so you say you support environmental conservation, but what exactly is environmental conservation? Join Sensing Nature Ecologist, Brian Lane as he navigates the terms, parameters, and concepts of environmental conservation, and most importantly how you can make a difference. Whether you are six or sixty-plus, you are the perfect person to make a difference.
Webinar Registration

LakeWatch Training
2021-01-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
REGISTER: https://www.meetup.com/Moccasin-Lake-Environmental-Education-Center/events/274409798/

America's Magnificent Alligator & Crocodile!
2021-01-20 10:00 - 11:00 | ZOOM, United States
There is only one place on the planet that you can naturally find alligators and crocodiles living together. Any guesses where? Join Sensing Nature Wildlife Biologist, Jeanne Murphy as she glides along Florida’s waterways in search of American alligators and the elusive American crocodile.
Webinar Registration

Invasive Plants in Florida
2021-01-16 10:00 - 11:00 | ZOOM, United States
Florida’s landscape is lush and green, but don’t let that fool you. Join Sensing Nature ecologist Brian Lane as he reveals some of the plants that have unfortunately taken root here in Florida.
Webinar Registration

Soil Testing Basics
2020-12-16 10:00 - 11:00 | UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough County, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, FL, 33584, United States
Learn about soil pH and plants

This presentation provides an overview of soil testing. You’ll learn how to take and submit a soil sample, interpret your soil pH and select plants based on pH. The presentation will also discuss soil amendments, such as compost and lime.
This presentation is provided in partnership with the Bruton Memorial Library and the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative.
This webinar will be closed captioned for the hearing impaired.
REGISTRATION- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soil-testing-basics-on-zoom-tickets-126990725679

National Audubon Christmas Bird Count
2020-12-16 | FL
121st Annual
National Audubon Christmas Bird Count
Contact Christine Rowland president@westpascoaudubon.com if you want to join us.

Free Yoga in the Park
2020-02-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Crescent Lake Park, 1320 5th St. N. , St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health situation, all programs have been suspended until further notice.
For COVID-19 updates from the City of St. Petersburg, visit stpete.org/emergency.

Join Healthy St. Pete on the first Saturday of each month for FREE Yoga in the Park.
The Body Electric Yoga Company will be hosting the yoga class in collaboration with Healthy St Pete.
For more information, contact Healthy St. Pete at 727-892-5994 or visit HealthyStPeteFL.com.

Scallops: What They Reveal about Ancient Tampa Bay Communities
2020-11-30 19:00 - 20:00 | ZOOM, United States
Did you know that scallops tell us a lot about the natural and cultural history of Tampa Bay? Get the inside story about fascinating research into the use of scallops by native communities in the Tampa Bay area and learn about how ancient cultures lived and what their environment was like thousands of years ago in this webinar!

Join us for Episode 2 of “Digging Into Weedon” where we meet Lindsay Parsons, a second-year master’s student in the Geology Department at the University of Georgia and the recipient of the 2020 Alliance for Weedon Island Archaeology Research and Education, Inc. (AWIARE)/Levitt Foundation scholarship.
After Lindsay takes us through her research, we will dig a bit deeper into what motivated Lindsay’s focus on scallops, her love of interdisciplinary science, and other aspects of her work.

This virtual program will take place over Zoom. Please register at https://ufl.zoom.us/…/tJctf-6vrDMsHNH2Mnua03ILjXkksaOyyPq7
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about how to join the Zoom meeting.

Mistaken Identities
2020-11-24 10:00 - 11:00 | ZOOM, United States
Learn about common insects and plants – helpful, harmful or harmless?
A webinar from the Hillsborough County Master Gardener Volunteer Program.
If you are not familiar with ZOOM, no additional software is required and only basic computer skills are necessary.
Learn about common insects and plants and if they are helpful, harmful or harmless. Participants will be asked to guess what scenarios are actually problems that need to be addressed. You may be stumped on a few of these “mistaken identities”!
NOTE: Registrants will receive an emailed Zoom link to access the Webinar the day before the program. *If you do not receive the Zoom link, please check your SPAM folder for an email from Starling Morris (MorrisSA@hillsboroughcounty.org). If no link is received, please contact Starling at 813-744-5519 Ext. 54127 for assistance.
Contact: Nicole Pinson, 813-744-5519
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The Skies of Weedon
2020-11-21 09:00 - 10:00 | ZOOM, United States
The Skies of Weedon:
From Avian Identification to Conservation
From wetland herons and ospreys to upland towhees and swallow-tailed kites, join Sensing Nature’s Senior Wildlife Biologist Jeanne Murphy and investigate some of Weedon Island Preserve’s avian treasures. Discover quick and easy ways to tell one feathered friend from another, find out where they will often flock, what tools to use for starting the fun identification process, and some interesting snippets about each species varying from their unique behaviors to conservation.

This program is great for seasoned Florida residents wanting to learn more, first time Florida visitors, and any kids 7 years of age and older aiming to investigate some of Weedon Island’s avian species.

Questions? Email us at weedonisland@pinellascounty.org

Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gRjz32v4RnaLv1fbE4mS2Q?fbclid=IwAR14-fKw6cKzPaPjuN3iocDIXVB_fLz-xYZg3IcLd1aTS9AChFChClrJXLc

Florida Birds through the Seasons
2020-11-18 14:00 - 15:00 | IN YOUR HOME, YOUR FAVORITE PLACE, ANYWHERE
Florida is one of the most biodiverse states in the country, with over 500 species of birds! But you can’t see all of those birds in a given month – so where do they all go? And how do they know which direction to fly? This webinar will cover what birds to expect in Florida in different seasons, as well as bird migration and navigation.
Suitable for adults and youth over 12.
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Recycle Your Yard & Recycled Yard Art
2020-11-18 09:00 - 10:00 | ZOOM, United States
This fun and educational workshop will showcase what and how you can reduce, reuse, recycle and repeat!
If you are not familiar with ZOOM, no additional software is required and only basic computer skills are necessary.
This fun and educational workshop will showcase what and how you can reduce, reuse, recycle and repeat! This includes plants and other items in your landscape and home.
If you have a good sense of humor, love to reuse items in your home and landscape, want to become more creative, and enjoy seeing artistic yard treasures, this workshop is for you!
There will be a recycled item giveaway (per household) and drawings for additional pieces of recycled yard art following this event.
Contact: Lynn Barber, 813-744-5519 ext. 54105
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Tree Care Webinar Series
2020-10-30 12:00 - 13:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Tree Care Webinar Series
Join Manatee County’s Residential Horticulture Extension Agent for a series of webinars focused on community tree care. Trees are incredibly important for our personal and environmental health. This series will cover; selection and planting, establishment and maintenance and pruning.
October 30 @ 12PM – To register: Selection and Planting
November 6 @ 12PM – To register: Establishment and Maintenance
November 13 @ 12PM – To register: Pruning

FMNP Instructor Mentoring Program
2020-11-12 15:00 - 16:00 | ZOOM, United States
FMNP Instructor Mentoring Program
via ZOOM
Hi FMNP Staff and FAB Members,
It’s time for our Monthly Instructor Mentorship Program! We hope that each of you can attend and encourage your fellow instructors to attend as well. Each call should be about 45 minutes and include a discussion on a special topic, as well as updates and time for general Q&A (so it’s also helpful to have staff and experienced instructors on the line to help answer questions):
* Updates from the FMNP Program Office (5 minutes) * Special Topic presentation (provided by one of you!) (20-30 minutes)
* Special Topic Q&A (5-10 minutes)
* General FMNP Q&A (5 minutes)
All board members and any FMNP instructors are encouraged and welcomed to present on a topic. We expect each regional representative to host 1 topic per year (this can be done by you OR you can recruit someone from your region). You may share your screen/video if you want (encouraged but not required) and it will also be recorded. Please let me know if there is a particular topic or month you are interested in.

Florida’s Big Reds—Reddish Egrets and Roseate Spoonbills
2020-11-05 18:00 - 21:00 | ZOOM, United States
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