CREATURE FEATURE
2019-08-03 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Every Saturday & Sunday at 2 PM
Cost: Admission into Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
All ages welcome.

Live animal encounter! Learn interesting facts about a program animal featured at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve.
Contact Boyd Hill Nature Preserve at 727-893-7326 for more information.

Shorebirds of Florida’s West Coast
2019-08-24 10:30 - 12:00 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
Many folks enjoy the beach and so do the birds. Learn the common and not-so-common birds you find along our gorgeous shoreline!

Bromeliads to Know and Grow
2019-08-24 10:00 - 12:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
With their wide variety of colors and shapes, these beauties add tropical flair to any landscape. This class covers types of bromeliads that work well in our area and how to care for them.
Included is a visit to the Bromeliad Garden created and maintained by Master Gardener Volunteers.
$5 advance registration fee. $8 day of class.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bromeliads-to-know-and-grow-tickets-62326838251

Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Volunteer Orientation
2019-08-10 09:00 - 10:30 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
All ages welcome.

Find out more about volunteering at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve and get set up to help the preserve this summer.
Contact Boyd Hill Nature Preserve at 727-893-7326 or visit www.stpeteparksrec.org/jobs/ for more information.

SAFETY HARBOR GARDENING CLUB
2019-08-21 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. safetyharborgardenclub.weebly.com

All About Palms
2019-08-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave., Palm Harbor, FL, United States
All About Palms: Palm Selection and Maintenance in Pinellas County
Do you want to keep your palms happy and healthy? Are you planning to add a palm or two? In this class, Master Gardener Eoin O’Leary will guide you on palm selection, as well as how proper fertilization and pruning practices keep palms pest and disease free in your landscape.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-about-palms-palm-selection-and-maintenance-in-pinellas-county-tickets-62518086279

Edible Landscapes
2019-08-19 18:30 - 20:00 | Tarpon Springs Public Library, 138 East Lemon Street, Tarpon Springs, FL, United States
Join Theresa Badurek, UF/IFAS Extension Urban Horticulture Agent to learn about growing edible plants in your yard- not just in a vegetable garden.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/edible-landscapes-tickets-63880045937

Dog Swim Day
2019-07-13 16:30 - 18:00 | FL
Spoil your dog with a day at the pool!
Owner must bring proof of dog’s vaccinations. Sorry, no human swimming permitted during Dog Swim Days.
Admission is $5 per dog.
DOG SWIM DAYS:
➜ Saturday, July 13 from 4:30 – 6 PM
Lake Vista Pool
1450 60th Ave. S.
➜ Saturday, August 17 from 9:30 – 11 AM
and 11:30 AM – 1 PM Fossil Park Pool
6739 Dr. MLK Jr. St. N.
www.stpeteparksrec.org | 727-893-7445

Participate in our Mono Clean-A-Thon!
2019-08-15 09:00 - 12:00 | Tampa Bay Watch Marine & Education Center, 3000 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde, FL, 33715, United States
Tampa Bay Watch is recruiting volunteers to participate in our
Mono-Clean-A-Thon by cleaning “mono” or fishing line on Thursday, August 15 from 9am – noon at our Marine Center in Tierra Verde. Cleaning line involves sorting through it to remove debris and cutting out hooks and lures. Our goal is clean 50 miles of line which will sent to Berkeley Fishing to be recycled into fishing equipment or fish habitats.
Click here to register as a volunteer for the
project! [https://app.etapestry.com/cart/TampaBayWatch/default/item.php?ref=1309.0.1018203213]

The Secret Lives of Black Skimmers
2019-08-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Bishop Museum of Science ﻿and Nature, 201 10th St. West, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States
“The Secret Lives of Black Skimmers: How Research is Helping us to Understand this Rare and Unusual Seabird.” For the past 23 years, Dr. Elizabeth Forys has been a Biology and Environmental Science professor at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg interested in the conservation and recovery of any rare or declining species that need help. Her current research focuses on protection of beach nesting birds using new technologies and creative partnerships. Forys holds a BA and MS in Environmental Science from the University of Virginia and a Ph.D. in wildlife ecology and conservation from the University of Florida.
Registration link: 26965.blackbaudhosting.com/26965/tickets?tab=2&txobjid=bacabd6c-2acd-43ee-a675-4f7098982ef1

think + drink (science) is $5 for Eligible Discovery Society Members, $8 Non- Members
Seating is limited – Must arrive 10 minutes prior to event start – print electronic ticket and present upon arrival.
Pre-purchased seats will be held until 5 minutes prior to program start time ONLY, at which time they may be released for re-sale
(no refunds or exchanges will be given after the start of the program)

TAMPA BAY TURTLE & TORTOISE SOCIETY
2019-08-10 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.

Tiny Jungles – The World of the Microscopic
2019-08-10 16:00 - 20:00 | Bishop Museum of Science ﻿and Nature, 201 10th St. West, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States
Tiny Jungles – The World of the Microscopic
What lurks beyond the range of our vision? Explore the world of the tiniest flora and fauna and find not just how and where they live, but why they are essential to life on Earth.
Registration link: 26965.blackbaudhosting.com/26965/IQuest—Tiny-Jungles
Admission $5 – Kids Only!
Reservations required, admission includes slice of pizza and a drink

Trail Fun Run
2019-08-10 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
2019-08-10 08:00 - 10:00 | 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

Garden Upgrade: Diversity by Design
2019-08-06 06:30 - 20:00 | Largo Library, 120 Central Park Drive, Largo, FL, 33771, United States
Have you ever wondered what you can do to help our native plants and animals? There is a lot you can do in your very own yard. Join us to learn some techniques for incorporating more diversity in your garden.
This class designed for adults and youth over 12.
Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/garden-upgrade-diversity-by-design-tickets-63667346748

Archery
2019-08-03 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.

Curious Corvids
2019-08-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Crows, ravens, magpies, rooks and jays all belong to the scientific family Corvidae, and members of the crow family (often referred to as corvids) are among some of the most intelligent birds in the world. Corvids have been documented as using and modifying tools, teaching one another new things, playing tricks, planning ahead and solving puzzles! Learn more about these curious corvids and their remarkable behaviors at this interactive presentation where we will also get to meet a live fish crow up close.
Recommended for adults and youth over 7 years of age.
For details, link here: https://curiouscorvids.eventbrite.com

Habitats and Communities- Guided Hike
2019-05-04 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

Free Yoga in the Park
2019-08-03 09:00 - 10:00 | Crescent Lake Park, 1320 5th St. N. , St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Healthy St. Pete
Free Yoga in the Park
Join Healthy St. Pete on the first Saturday of each month for FREE Yoga in the Park from 9 to 10 a.m. at Crescent Lake Park, 1320 5th St. N.

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.

Suncoast Herpetological Society Meeting
2019-07-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
Guest speakers share their expertise on certain reptile and amphibian
breeds on a monthly basis; some bring live animals. Learn fascinating
facts on husbandry and diet, to threats of extinction and how to protect
these animals. The group offers presentations with live reptiles and
amphibians to schools, clubs, etc., teaching responsible pet ownership,
conservation and preservation through education.
kingsnake.com/suncoastherpsociety or call 942-6700 or 479-7676 or email

The Day We Walked on the Moon
2019-07-20 10:30 - 11:00 | Bishop Museum of Science ﻿and Nature, 201 10th St. West, Bradenton, FL, 34205, United States
We’re celebrating one of the greatest achievements in human history: when humans walked on the moon for the first time. Our special programming will help you relive that moment — or even introduce it to a younger generation!
The moon celebration starts at 6:30 p.m. June 26th when we partner with WEDU-PBS for a FREE special showing of Robert Stone’s “Chasing the Moon,” which includes previously overlooked and lost archival material that has never been seen by the public! (Ticket info)

Our celebration continues throughout July with:

“One Giant Leap,” a special 15-minute production by The Bishop’s own astronomy experts showing daily in The Planetarium July 2-31. (Included in admission.)
“To the Moon and Back – The Legacy of Apollo 11.” NASA’s Gary Dahlke will join us for our monthly think + drink / science program, which transforms The Planetarium into a forum of discussion where you can enjoy refreshments and learn about science in a relaxed, informal setting. Gary has worked in aerospace for nearly 30 years and has received NASA awards for his work on the Titan IV rocket program and the Space Shuttle’s solid rocket boosters. 7 p.m. July 10. Get Tickets Now
Smithsonian Channel’s “The Day We Walked on the Moon.” Witness this incredible day through stunning, remastered footage and interviews that take you behind the scenes and inside the spacecraft. July 20-27. (Included in admission.)
