SAFETY HARBOR GARDENING CLUB
2020-01-15 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
There’s a lot to learn about gardening. This group presents educational programs on a variety of gardening topics. For members, there are field trips and other special programs.
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Moccasin-Lake-Environmental-Education-Center/

Robinson Preserve with Deb Comeau
2020-01-15 07:30 - 09:30 | ROBINSON PRESERVE, 1704 99th Street Northwest, Bradenton, FL, 34209, United States
Robinson Preserve with Deb Comeau/616-540-6429. 10299 9th Ave NW Bradenton. NO RESV. Meet in parking lot near nest. Trail more than 1 mile, bring water.

Dooryard Fruit for Central Florida
2020-01-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Austin Davis Public Library, 17808 Wayne Rd., Odessa, FL, 33556-4720, United States
Gardening Workshop –
Dooryard Fruit for Central Florida
Learn how to select, plant and maintain a variety of fruit-bearing shrubs and trees suited for Central Florida gardens, such as peaches, blueberries, papaya, loquat and mango. Talk covers recommended varieties and ongoing care to maximize your harvest and keep your trees healthy.

Gardening Workshop - Soil Testing
2020-01-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Seffner-Mango Branch Library, 410 N. Kingsway Rd., Seffner, FL, 33584-3602, United States
Gardening Workshop –
Soil Testing
This presentation provides an overview of the soil testing process, how to take a soil sample and how to interpret your soil pH. Participants will receive one free soil sample voucher that may be redeemed for a free soil test at the Extension office.

What's Behind Landscape Design
2020-01-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., Tampa, FL, 33618-1828, United States
Gardening Workshop –
What’s Behind Landscape Design
This talk presents elements, principles and the process behind creating visually pleasing and functional residential landscape designs.

Gardening Workshop - Bees
2020-01-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Lutz Branch Library, 101 Lutz Lake Fern Rd., W., Lutz, FL, 33548-7220, United States
Gardening Workshop –
Bees
Honey bees are under stress. What can homeowners do to help? The basics of bee keeping as a hobby will be discussed, as well as other ways to have a positive impact on our bee population.

Young Women in Science: Dip Netting
2020-01-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Spend the afternoon exploring Wax Myrtle Pond using scientific equipment. Led by an experienced female scientist, this is a great program for young women exploring science as a career.
Cost: $15 | Ages 14 & Up

Sunday String Quartet
2020-01-12 13:00 - 14:30 | Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Enjoy an afternoon of classical music in the museum at Weedon Island Preserve!
Join us at the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center for a special pop-up classical music performance by Classical Revolution St. Pete! Classical Revolution’s quartet of professional musicians will play a medley of classical pieces in two sets. The first performance will begin at 1PM and last 30 minutes, followed by a short intermission, and then a second performance.
Classical Revolution St Pete was founded in 2017 as a new St. Petersburg chapter of Classical Revolution, a chamber music organization whose goal is simple: To bring high quality classical music to the people. By performing in unexpected and non-traditional venues, Classical Revolution creates a space for people to enjoy classical music in a relaxed atmosphere, introduces classical music to new audiences, and provides additional performance opportunities to local musicians.
This performance is sponsored by the Friends of Weedon Island, a non-profit 501c3 organization supporting the Weedon Island Preserve through education, preservation, and protection of its habitat, ecology, and cultural history.
All proceeds from this event help support the Friends of Weedon Island’s mission. Attendees may reserve seats at $5/person. Any seats remaining on the day of the performance will be available on a “pay-what-you-can” basis.
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Questions or concerns? Please contact Preserve staff at weedonisland@pinellascounty.org.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/weedon-island-preserve-cultural-and-natural-history-center-1250121017

Wetlands Explorers Tour
2020-01-12 09:00 - 10:30 | Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, United States
Hike and learn as you explore the plants of Brooker with Wetlands Specialist, Rose O’Donovan. Plants have a lot more to offer than you think when you take a closer look. The Preserve wetlands offer plenty of changes in the flora with the seasons, so join us for this educational and entertaining guided tour as we head into our “Florida winter!”
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wetlands-explorers-tour-tickets-86134411343?mc_cid=a4dbfdde6b&mc_eid=1cbba2e07b

TAMPA BAY TURTLE & TORTOISE SOCIETY
2020-01-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
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.
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Moccasin-Lake-Environmental-Education-Center/

TRAIL RIDE
2020-01-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
Meet at Long Center (west side of practice field), Clearwater, FL
Focus on enjoying yourself during this ride led by a cycling expert.
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Moccasin-Lake-Environmental-Education-Center/

Wild Wings Bird Hike
2020-01-11 08:00 - 09:30 | 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

Wild Things! Stories & Songs
2020-01-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
We are following CDC and Florida Department of Health guidelines regarding all matters pertaining to Coronavirus (COVID19). Currently Brooker Creek Preserve and the Environmental Education Center will remain open per usual. However, in the interest of public health we are cancelling all programs, hikes, and events until further notice. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to rescheduling as much as possible in the future. We will continue to provide educational content on our Facebook page. We appreciate your understanding and support.
Families with children (babies up to 4 years old) can join Miss Alexa and Miss Sue at Brooker Creek Preserve auditorium for stories, songs and wild silliness. This program is about 45 minutes in length and led by the East Lake Community Library!
Additional Notes: It takes about 10 minutes to drive from the preserve entrance (Keystone Rd.) to the parking lot, and there is a 3-5 minute walk from the parking lot to the Education Center buildings. This program meets in the Auditorium or “Butterfly Room”.
Please wear closed toed shoes.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wild-things-stories-songs-at-brooker-creek-preserve-tickets-54703655105?mc_cid=a4dbfdde6b&mc_eid=1cbba2e07b

Growing Sprouts and Micro-greens
2020-01-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Town ‘N Country Regional Public Library, 7606 Paula Dr., Suite 120, Tampa, FL, 33615-4116, United States
Gardening Workshop –
Growing Sprouts and Micro-greens
Learn how to grow delicious and nutritious sprouts and microgreens. You can produce an edible crop in less than a week on your kitchen counter with minimal supplies. Grow year round with no concerns about weather conditions and without fertilizer or pesticides. No gardening experience necessary.

Wee-Time at Weedon
2020-01-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
This program is designed to introduce young ones to the wonders of the natural and cultural world. Children are treated to a variety of stories and hands-on activities that connect them to their environment. This activity is recommended for ages 3 to 5.
Space is limited. Pre-registration is required for children, but accompanying adults do not need to register themselves.
Questions or concerns? Please contact the WIP Cultural and Natural History Center at (727) 453-6500.

Pinellas County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this class you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Prior to two working days before the class, please contact the Office of Human Rights, 400 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Suite 500, Clearwater, FL 33756, (727) 464-4062 (Voice/TDD).
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/weedon-island-preserve-cultural-and-natural-history-center-1250121017

Basic Landscape Pruning
2020-01-09 10:30 - 11:30 | Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library, 3910 South Manhattan Avenue, Tampa
Gardening Workshop –
Basic Landscape Pruning
This presentation serves as a basic pruning guide and provides reasons to prune, biology of pruning, pruning techniques, and when to prune.

Science Sprouts- Woodland Creatures
2020-01-09 08:30 - 10:00 | Bishop Museum of Science ﻿and Nature, 201 10th St. West, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States
Budding scientists aged 2-5 can bring their favorite grown-up to explore and discover a variety of science and nature topics in the Mosaic Backyard Universe. Spark their natural curiosity through imaginative play with crafts, stories, songs and more!

8:45-9:45 a.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month.
$8 per child for members of the Discovery Society; $12 per child for all others. Includes one adult per child.
Advance reservations required. We are unable to accommodate walk-ins.
This program does not include Museum admission.

Join: https://bishopscience.org/events/

FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY
2020-01-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
This group welcomes all who want to learn about native plants and explore natural areas.
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Moccasin-Lake-Environmental-Education-Center/

Resiliency Leadership Summit
2020-01-08 08:30 - 17:00, 2020-01-07 08:30 - 17:00 | Hilton Carillon Park Hotel, 950 Lake Carillon Drive, St. Petersburg, FL, 33716, United States
On January 7-8, the Tampa Bay Regional Resiliency Coalition will host its first annual Leadership Summit and we invite you to be a part of this milestone event.
At the Summit, you will hear from national experts as well as our local counties and cities, as we explore new and innovative programs, strategies and policy.
Our Summit will take it to the next level as we move forward in defining our vision for transforming our communities over the next 5-10 years to address major economic, social and environmental challenges. We will go through a facilitated prioritization session and define goals for the Regional Action Plan to be developed in early 2020.

Growing Sprouts and Microgreens
2020-01-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Riverview Library, 10509 Riverview Drive, Riverview
Gardening Workshop –
Growing Sprouts and Microgreens
Learn how to grow delicious and nutritious sprouts and microgreens. You can produce an edible crop in less than a week in the comfort of your own kitchen with minimal supplies. Grow year round with no concerns about weather conditions and without fertilizer or pesticides. No gardening experience necessary.

Belugas, Polar Bears & Birds of Churchill, Manitoba
2020-01-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
Tom & Lindsay Bell
Belugas, Polar Bears and Birds of Churchill, Manitoba
The Bell’s share another one of their breathtaking adventures from the Canadian Arctic.

CLEARWATER AUDUBON SOCIETY MEETING
2020-01-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
The local chapter of the National Audubon Society conducts field trips to Florida’s natural areas, supports local environmental education efforts and sponsors environmental educators to Audubon training centers. Everyone is welcome.
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Moccasin-Lake-Environmental-Education-Center/

Tales Under the Tree
2020-01-04 15:00 - 15:30 | Bishop Museum of Science ﻿and Nature, 201 10th St. West, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States
Join us in the Mosaic Backyard Universe every weekend for Tales Under the Tree, a story time especially for children and their grown-ups. Gather under the Mighty Oak for the story, then join in the family fun with a craft, game, song or other natural object such as a fossil or shell.
Join: https://bishopscience.org/events/

ARCHERY
2020-01-04 11:30 - 12:30 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
Children 6 years and older along with adults can learn the basics of archery. Cost is $7 with a City of Clearwater Rec Card or $8 without the card.
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Moccasin-Lake-Environmental-Education-Center/

Backyard Habitat for Birds
2020-01-04 11:00 - 12:30 | Starkey Environmental Education Building, J. B. Starkey Wilderness Park, New Port Richey, FL, 34655, United States
James Stevenson
Backyard Habitat for birds
Joint meeting with Native Plant Society

Navigating Nature
2020-01-04 08:30 - 11:30 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
St. Petersburg Audubon youth camp at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.
● Cost is Free
● Space is limited to 15 participants in grades 4-8
● A different topic will be covered each month.
● Activities will include nature walks, crafts, and educational
presentations.
● Wear closed toed shoes and bring a water bottle.
● Dress weather appropriate, jackets, hats, and sunscreen when needed.
● Binoculars and notebooks will be provided.
● Registration forms can be found on St. Petersburg Audubon
Society’s website​ ​www.stpeteaudubon.org​ the end of August 2018
● Contact person is Laura Packard ​lpackard.edu@stpeteaudubon.org
● Must RSVP to ​lpackard.edu@stpeteaudubon.org​ to reserve a spot each
month.

Felts Preserve Open House & Guided Bird Walk
2020-01-04 08:00 - 11:30 | Felt’s Preserve, 4600 24th Ave, Palmetto
Felts Preserve Open House and Guided Bird
Port-O-Potty’s available onsite. Bring binoculars and water.

AUDUBON GUIDED BIRD WALK
2020-01-04 08:00 - 09:30 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
Take a guided hike on Moccasin Lake’s newly renovated nature trail while seeking birds by sight and sound. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them. Meet in Moccasin Lake Parking Lot.
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Moccasin-Lake-Environmental-Education-Center/

Tampa Christmas Bird Count
2020-01-04
Contact Dave Bowman dsbowman4@verizon.net
