Archery
2019-11-02 11:30 - 12:30, 2019-12-07 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Tropical Fish Show & Exhibit
2019-11-02 14:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-03 10:00 - 17:00 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
The local chapters of the International Betta Congress (IBC) and the American Killifish Association (AKA) are proud to announce the third joint show and competition at the Moccasin Lake Nature Park in Clearwater, Florida November 2 & 3, 2019. Many types of Bettas and Killifish not traditionally seen in local pet stores will be displayed for public viewing. Judging will be held in the morning and the exhibit will be open to the public between the hours of 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Sunday. Members of both organizations will be available during the public viewing period to answer questions from visitors. There will be a slide presentation describing these species of fish and how there are maintained in the home as well as breeding practices and techniques. The public is encouraged to stop by and visit the exhibition.

The Bash at The Bishop!
2019-11-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Bishop Museum of Science ﻿and Nature, 201 10th St. West, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States
Don’t miss one of the biggest social events of the season as you join more than 450 of the area’s movers and shakers for an enchanted evening with a fabulous dinner, dancing, a silent auction, a NEW signature cocktail and more!

During The Bash at The Bishop — our annual gala — guests can explore The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature, including our newest permanent exhibition, the Mosaic Backyard Universe, and our special exhibition of Giants, Dragons & Unicorns: The World of Mythic Creatures, organized by the American Museum of Natural History in New York.

This black-tie optional party presented by Willis Smith Construction celebrates The Bishop and all it provides to the community — from low-and no-cost programming to its state-of-the-art Planetarium and Stage 2 Parker Manatee Rehabilitation Habitat. Tickets are $200.

Get Your Tickets Now

To sponsor the event or purchase tickets, please contact Laurie Voight at 941.216.3463 or LVoight@BishopScience.org.

Evening for the Bay: Casino Night!
2019-11-02 18:00 - 23:00 | Tampa Bay Watch Marine & Education Center, 3000 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde, FL, 33715, United States
Cordially Invites You to the 13th Annual
Evening for the Bay
presented by

Save the Date for an all-inclusive evening of fine cuisine, craft cocktails, live music by a Rat Pack favorite, exciting mobile auctions, and casino-style entertainment.

Relax dockside to watch the sunset, delight in various buffet-style refreshments, catch up over cocktails with friends in the porch lounge, bid on your favorite trips and packages by mobile auction, or try your hand in the no-pressure casino included with admission*! Event Location: Tampa Bay Watch Marine and Education Center, 3000 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715. Complementary Valet and self-parking are available.

The Stakes Are High for the Tampa Bay estuary.
The health of the bay is not a gamble our community can afford to lose! Tampa Bay Watch proudly stands with the sponsors of Evening for the Bay to show appreciation for the volunteers, supporters, and community partners that help make the mission to Restore the Bay a reality. Join us as we celebrate coastal habitat restoration projects and childhood Estuary EDventures programs at Tampa Bay Watch!

For more details and to secure your reservations at Evening for the Bay: Casino Night!
Click here for Tickets and Table Reservations
Click here to visit the Evening fo the Bay Official Site
Facebook Event Page
Want to chat? Email Event Coordinator Michelle Yepez

*Casino-style entertainment is a fun, interactive way to enhance your evening- no currency is exchanged. Want to know more about the professional tables and games available? Check out the event Q & A here.

CLIMATE SCIENCE SERIES
2019-11-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
The Climate Science Series is a monthly discussion of the potential impacts of climate change on our area. Each month, an expert will present on a specific topic followed by discussion with the audience. This series is presented by USFSP and Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. All ages.
Register online at https://online.activecommunities.com/stpeteparksrec/Start/Start.asp or call (727) 893-7326.

Florida Native Plant Society
2019-11-06 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.

WORKDAY AT THE PRESERVE
2019-11-09 08:00 - 10:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Spend the morning working alongside a ranger! Learn how to identify native and non-native plants and help to remove exotic, invasive plants from the preserve.
Age 8 and up
Register online at https://online.activecommunities.com/stpeteparksrec/Start/Start.asp or call (727) 893-7326.

NATURE’S ELEMENTS
2019-11-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Boyd Hill – 31st Street S, 3130 31st Street S, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Children will enjoy nature walks, program animals, art, games, songs, and stories with environmental educator, Amalia Fernand.
Ages 3 – 7
Register online at https://online.activecommunities.com/stpeteparksrec/Start/Start.asp or call (727) 893-7326.

Trail Fun Run
2019-11-09 09:00 - 10:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Healthy St. Pete
Trail Fun Run
Run or walk the trails of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve with Healthy St. Pete and St. Pete Running Company. Trail Fun Run is EVERY SECOND SATURDAY from 9 – 10 a.m. at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way S.
MEETING LOCATION: Meet the fitness instructor and other Trail Fun Runners at the flag pole in front of the Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way. S.
ADMISSION into Boyd Hill Nature Preserve is free for this event.

www.HealthyStPeteFL.com/play
727-892-5994

Nature Discovery on Two Wheels Trail Ride
2019-11-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Long Center, 1501 N Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL, 33765, United States
CHAINWHEEL DRIVE:
Nature Discovery on Two Wheels Trail Ride
Meet at Long Center (west side of practice field), Clearwater, FL
Focus on enjoying yourself during this ride led by a cycling expert. Riders of all skill levels welcome.
chainwheeldrive.com, cycling@chainwheeldrive.com or call 441-2444

Give-A-Day for the Bay at Salt Creek
2019-11-09 09:00 - 17:00 | 22nd Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL, USA
Join Keep Pinellas Beautiful and the City of St. Petersburg to work alongside Salt Creek in St. Petersburg. Salt Creek runs through Southeast St. Pete. from Lake Maggiore to Bayboro Harbor passing through both residential and industrial neighborhoods. We’ll be working to clean up trash and debris before it ends up in Tampa Bay as well as remove any invasive plants we may find. Come check out this hidden treasure by signing up here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=e6budacab&oeidk=a07egjvldold176d549

TWILIGHT PADDLE
2019-11-09 15:30 - 18:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Guided tour on the lake. Get out before the sunset and watch twilight roll in.
Ages 8 and up
Register online at https://online.activecommunities.com/stpeteparksrec/Start/Start.asp or call (727) 893-7326.

TAMPA BAY TURTLE & TORTOISE SOCIETY
2019-11-09 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. Call Ralph Till at 515-7443.

Big Lizards Behaving Badly in Florida
2019-11-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
NATURAL HISTORY
SPEAKERS SERIES:
“Big Lizards Behaving Badly in Florida”
Since being introduced, Nile monitor lizards and tegus have become established. Join us for a talk on early detection and rapid response as a way to thwart their establishment. Presentation by Todd S. Campbell, PhD, Associate Professor of Biology, University of Tampa, Tampa, FL.
FREE, all ages
Register online at https://online.activecommunities.com/stpeteparksrec/Start/Start.asp or call (727) 893-7326.

NATURE-INSPIRED COLLAGE WORKSHOP
2019-11-17 13:30 - 16:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Let nature inspire your creativity! Create your own collage to take home. All materials provided! No experience necessary. RSVP required.
Ages 13 and up
Register online at https://online.activecommunities.com/stpeteparksrec/Start/Start.asp or call (727) 893-7326.

Florida Herb Society
2019-11-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
Bring herb cuttings, seeds and plants to swap along with your favorite herbal delight to add to the tasting and herbal swap tables and then enjoy monthly lectures and workshops.

SAFETY HARBOR GARDENING CLUB
2019-11-20 09:30 - 12:00 | 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.

Is Your Neighborhood Pond Actually a Stormwater Pond?
2019-11-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Wetlands are Florida’s original stormwater systems and once covered more than half the state.

About this Event

Wetlands are Florida’s original stormwater systems and once covered more than half the state. Now we have infrastructure that mimics this natural water system. Stormwater ponds are constructed to prevent flooding, improve water quality, and add aesthetic value to a home. Unfortunately, some of these ponds are covered with nuisance vegetation, have significant erosion, experience fish kills, and look plain awful. Pinellas County Environmental Management will walk you through basic stormwater pond management and offer advice in improving your neighborhood stormwater pond!
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/is-your-neighborhood-pond-actually-a-stormwater-pond-tickets-75001620867

NATURE EXPLORERS
2019-11-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Boyd Hill – 31st Street S, 3130 31st Street S, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Children will enjoy nature walks, program animals, art, games, songs and stories with environmental educator, Amalia Fernand.
Ages 5 – 12
Register online at https://online.activecommunities.com/stpeteparksrec/Start/Start.asp or call (727) 893-7326.

PRIMITIVE SKILLS
2019-11-23 13:00 - 17:00 | Boyd Hill – 31st Street S, 3130 31st Street S, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Using only primitive tools, you can learn and practice Leave No Trace methods of safely building and maintaining fires. Walk away with your own set of primitive fire tools which you can use on your next camping trip or night around the fire.
Ages 12 and up
Register online at https://online.activecommunities.com/stpeteparksrec/Start/Start.asp or call (727) 893-7326.

TRAIL DETECTIVES
2019-11-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Most animals are shy and use camouflage to hide. Let’s put our trail detective skills to the test to find what animals are present here at the preserve.
Register online at https://online.activecommunities.com/stpeteparksrec/Start/Start.asp or call (727) 893-7326.

Santa Parade + Tree Lighting
2019-11-30 06:00 - 21:00 | North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE., St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The illuminated Santa Parade + Tree Lighting returns to kick off the Holidays in the Sunshine City!
The Santa Parade begins at Albert Whitted Park and runs along Bayshore Dr. and 5th Ave. NE.
The Tree Lighting will follow immediately after the Santa Parade in North Straub Park at around 7 p.m. (time is tentative and dependent upon Santa Parade end time) with Santa and Mayor Rick Kriseman lighting up the St. Petersburg downtown waterfront.
Stay after the Tree Lighting to enjoy entertainment, children’s activities, music and more in the park. Food concessions will be available for purchase. Bring a chair or blanket. Admission is free and open to the public.

CLEARWATER AUDUBON SOCIETY MEETING
2019-12-02 18:30 - 21:00 | 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.

AUDUBON GUIDED BIRD WALK
2019-12-07 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.

Habitats and Communities- Guided Hike
2019-12-07 09:00 - 10:30 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Discover the shady hammocks, pine flatwoods and forested wetlands of Brooker Creek Preserve, where you will learn how the natural communities of the Preserve are connected in much the same way as human communities. We will explore our connections to the natural areas near us, and learn the possible impacts we have on one another.
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 in the lobby of the Education Center 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. We strongly suggest all hikers visit the restroom 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/o/brooker-creek-preserve-environmental-education-center-pinellas-county-extension-1249569181

Snowfest
2019-12-07 09:00 - 14:00 | North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE., St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
The popular Snowfest celebration is back!
Activities include a big and kiddie toboggan slides, art tent, karaoke, inflatables, Nomad Art Bus, food trucks and more. Teens can stop by TASCO’s Teen Area to play video games, charge their phones, listen to music and hang out with their friends.
Wristbands are $5 and are required for all activities. Save time from waiting in line, and purchase wristbands in advance from Monday, November 25, through Friday, December 6 at any St. Petersburg recreation center.

Brooker Creek Preserve Holiday Celebration
2019-12-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Native Plant Annual Holiday Celebration!
Free Admission, Public Invited!
9:00 am: Meet, sign-in, and drop off your dish in the auditorium
9:30 am: Botanical Science for Beginners with James Stevenson, UF/IFAS Pinellas County Extension Specialist
12:00 to 1:30 pm: Potluck Lunch- bring a dish to share
1:30 to 3:00 pm: Hike and/or play “Name That Plant”
3:00 to 4:00 pm: Closing and clean up

Yoga for Beginners
2019-12-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
In this session, you will learn simple but powerful yoga postures to balance and stabilize your system. No prior experience with yoga is necessary. Can relieve chronic ailments, relieve back pain, stress, anxiety, and tension. It strengthens the spine and takes only 5 to 10 minutes to practice daily. Sessions will be conducted by a trained instructor of the Isha foundation.
