TRAIL RIDE
2020-01-11 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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/

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/

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

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

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

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.

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 - 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.

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.

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.

SAFETY HARBOR GARDENING CLUB
2020-01-15 09:00 - 11:00 | 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.
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Moccasin-Lake-Environmental-Education-Center/

Archaeology Talk: Remembering Tocobaga
2020-01-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Remembering Tocobaga:
Recent Archaeology at the Safety Harbor Site in Philippe Park
The Safety Harbor archaeology site (8PI2) in Philippe Park is widely assumed to represent the ruins of the Native town of Tocobaga, where the Spanish briefly established a mission and fort in the 1560s. However, the site has only been minimally investigated, and much of the work is under-reported. This talk describes the goals and preliminary results of recent archaeological investigations by the University of South Florida.
Dr. Thomas Pluckhahn is a Professor in the Department of Anthropology at the University of South Florida. His research focuses on the understanding of small-scale social formations, particularly on the Native American societies of the Woodland period (ca. 1000 BC to AD 1050) in the American Southeast and those of the Swift Creek and Weeden Island cultures of the Gulf Coast.
The monthly CGCAS Archaeology Lecture series is sponsored by the Alliance for Weedon Island Archaeological Research and Education (AWIARE).
Questions or concerns? Please contact the WIP Cultural and Natural History Center at weedonisland@pinellascounty.org
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/weedon-island-preserve-cultural-and-natural-history-center-1250121017

Tree Care in the Home Landscape
2020-01-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Emerson Point Preserve, 5801 17th St W, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Home Landscape Maintenance Series:
Tree Care in the Home Landscape

Join us for the first in a series of classes aimed to help you maintain a healthy and sustainable home landscape.

This class will focus on tree care and maintenance. Learn about proper tree planting, irrigation, mulching, and long term maintenance. We will discuss proper pruning and recommendations for selecting tree care professionals.
$5 online registration fee – $10 in person
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ufifas-extension-manatee-county-8304772301

Orchids: The Basics
2020-01-17 14:00 - 15:00 | SouthShore Regional Library, 15816 Beth Shields Way, Ruskin
Gardening Workshop –
Orchids: The Basics
This talk identifies some of the most common orchids and how to grow them in Florida, including light and water requirements and how to repot them.

Good Bugs, Bad Bugs
2020-01-21 | Temple Terrace Public Library, 202 Bullard Pkwy., Temple Terrace, FL, 33617, United States
Gardening Workshop –
Good Bugs, Bad Bugs
Are those bugs in your yard helpful, harmful, or harmless? Learn to identify common yard insects – good and bad – and friendly ways to manage them.
Check our calendar or call 813.506.6770.

Gardening Workshop - Camellias
2020-01-21 10:30 - 11:30 | Charles J. Fendig Public Library, 3909 W. Neptune St., Tampa, FL, 33629, United States
Gardening Workshop –
Camellias
Learn all about this beautiful flower. Discover the history, varieties, care, maintenance and how to propagate.

THE FLORIDA HERB SOCIETY
2020-01-21 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.
Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Moccasin-Lake-Environmental-Education-Center/

Science Sprouts- Towering Trees
2020-01-23 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/

Archaeology Works: Heritage Monitoring Scouts
2020-01-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Heritage Monitoring Scouts (HMS Florida) is a public engagement program focused on tracking changes to archaeological sites at risk, particularly those impacted by climate change in the form of erosion and sea level rise. Join archaeologists from the Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) for this information session to learn how to become a heritage monitoring scout. FPAN will discuss threats to archaeological sites, how to identify some common site types and artifacts, and the best way to record and monitor them.
Following this introductory session, FPAN will do a short hike in the Weedon Island Preserve to do a hands-on training of how HMS tracks data on archaeological sites. For more information on this program go to www.fpan.us/HMSflorida
Questions or concerns? Please contact Weedon Island Preserve ta 727-453-6500 or weedonisland@pinellascounty.org.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/weedon-island-preserve-cultural-and-natural-history-center-1250121017

Fire Fest 2020
2020-01-25 10:00 - 14:00 | T. Mabry Carlton Reserve, 1800 Mabry Carlton Parkway, Venice, FL, 34292, United States

Identification of Florida Turtles
2020-01-25 10:30 - 12:00 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Have you ever watched turtles basking on a log or nesting along a trail and wondered which species you were observing? Turtles are visible elements in many ecosystems and, for the most part, can be easily identified. Florida’s wide variety of habitats support 28 of the 62 (45.2%) species known to occur in the United States, the most turtle-rich country. Significant habitat diversity and species richness make Florida a chelonian hotspot and critical to the conservation of many species. Attendees will learn basic identification techniques that will enhance their ventures into the field.
Recommended for adults and youth ages 8 and up.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/identification-of-florida-turtles-tickets-86133025197?mc_cid=a4dbfdde6b&mc_eid=1cbba2e07b

Growing Tomatoes in Central Florida
2020-01-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Seminole Heights Branch Library, 4711 Central Ave., Tampa, FL, 33603-3905, United States
Gardening Workshop –
Growing Tomatoes in Central Florida
Learn about the history, cultivation, and pest/disease management of one of our most beloved edibles. A Master Gardener will share top tips for successfully growing tomato varieties suitable for West Central Florida.

Gardening Workshop - Azaleas
2020-01-28 18:30 - 19:30 | North Tampa Branch Library, 8916 North Blvd., Tampa, FL, 33604-1209, United States
Gardening Workshop –
Azaleas
We will discuss the history of azaleas, varieties, growing conditions and common diseases.

Bird ID Field Trip
2020-02-01 07:00 - 11:30 | Felts Preserve, 4600 24th Ave E, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Felts Preserve Open House and Guided Bird Walk
Port-O-Potty’s available onsite. Bring binoculars and water.
More info: https://sites.google.com/site/manateecountyaudubon/home/activities

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.

Youth Program: Mosquito Mania
2020-02-01 10:30 - 12:00 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Have a future entomologist on your hands? Kids ages 6-11 are invited to learn about the wonderful world of insects! We will discuss what makes insects different from other animals, what they need to live, and then apply what we learn to mosquitoes. After the presentation attendees can explore different insect stations and use microscopes to view them up close with a real entomologist! Family friendly, meet in the auditorium.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/brooker-creek-preserve-environmental-education-center-pinellas-county-extension-1249569181

Youth Program: Mosquito Mania
2020-02-01 10:30 - 12:00 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Have a future entomologist on your hands? Kids ages 6-11 are invited to learn about the wonderful world of insects! We will discuss what makes insects different from other animals, what they need to live, and then apply what we learn to mosquitoes. After the presentation attendees can explore different insect stations and use microscopes to view them up close with a real entomologist! Family friendly, meet in the auditorium.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-program-mosquito-mania-tickets-88402210391?mc_cid=113d64aa9c&mc_eid=1cbba2e07b

Creature Feature
2020-02-01 14:30 - 15:30 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Live animal encounter! Learn interesting facts about a program animal featured at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.
All ages welcome.

Coker Prairie Tract Field Trip
2020-02-03 07:30 - 11:30
MCAS Field Trip will be held Monday, February 3, going to the Coker Prairie Tract of Edward W Chance Preserve. Meet at the Walmart on SR64 East by the Garden Center at 7:45 a.m. This is a prime location for Florida Scrub Jays, Bachman’s and Grasshopper Sparrows and Eastern Towhees. Bring a bag lunch.
RSVP to Kathy at kathydoddridge56@gmail.com
More info: https://sites.google.com/site/manateecountyaudubon/home/activities

Climate Science 102
2020-02-04 19:00 - 20:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
The City of St. Petersburg’s Emergency Management is closely monitoring the COVID-19 public health situation and working closely with public health officials and the Florida Department of Health.
At this time, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve’s trails are open; however, the nature center and all programs have been suspended until further notice.
For COVID-19 updates from the City of St. Petersburg, visit stpete.org/emergency.

This month’s topic: “Emotional Costs of Climate Change”

iCAR’s Community Climate Change Education Series launches its second year of monthly speaker series. 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 a discussion with the audience. This series is presented by USFSP and Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.

Spring 2020 Schedule

➜ January 21, 2020 – Building Economic Resilience and Recovery in the Tampa Bay Area
➜ February 4, 2020 – Emotional Costs of Climate Change
➜ March 3, 2020 – Protecting Cultural Heritage Sites from Climate Change
➜ April 7, 2020 – Understanding Climate Change Models
➜ May 5, 2020 – Hurricane Preparation

Lake Maggiore Environmental Education Center at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
1101 Country Club Way South, St. Petersburg, FL

For more information, contact Dr. Rebecca Johns
727-873-4556 | rjohns@mail.usf.edu
