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/

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

BIRDS IN CLASSICAL MUSIC
2019-12-28 10:30 - 12:00 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
Dr. Lynn provides this unique program that will demonstrate how and why musicians used bird themes in classical music.

Holiday Movies in the Park
2019-12-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-14 19:00 - 21:00 | North Straub Park, 400 Bayshore Dr. NE., St. Petersburg, FL, 33701, United States
Movie schedule:

December 14: The Search for Santa Paws
December 21: The Santa Clause

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs to settle in for a holiday movie! It’s sure to be a fun evening for the entire family. Admission is free and open to the public.

Star of Bethlehem
2019-12-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Bishop Museum of Science ﻿and Nature, 201 10th St. West, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States
Back by popular demand, “Star of Bethlehem” explores the question “What was the Star of Bethlehem?” Staff astronomers lead you on this journey to Jerusalem some 2,000 years ago using The Planetarium’sability to travel through time and space. Take a look at the skies and see what the magi saw. Was the star a comet, a supernova or something else entirely? Join us to explore the possibilities.
Registration: https://26965.blackbaudhosting.com/26965/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=1dd0463f-9660-4b50-9367-3ab2bdd2b6ec

Meditation for Beginners
2019-12-19 18:30 - 19:30 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
In this one-hour session, you will learn Isha Kriya, a simple 12-18 minute practice, to help you to become meditative effortlessly.

The Florida Herb Society
2019-12-17 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.

Holiday Decorations Back to Nature
2019-12-14 10:00 - 11:30 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Back to Nature. Holiday creations are waiting just outside your door! Learn tips and techniques for working with plants and other materials to create beautiful natural displays and ornaments. Class size limited to 25.
$5.00 Advance administration fee or $8.00 at door.
To register: Click here

Trail Ride
2019-12-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Long Center, 1501 N Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL, 33765, United States
CHAINWHEEL DRIVE:
Nature Discovery on Two Wheels
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

Wetlands Explorers Tour
2019-12-14 09:00 - 11:00 | 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-80767328253?mc_cid=876710f23c&mc_eid=1cbba2e07b
