Summer Service Program
2023-07-26 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-09 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Tampa Bay Watch Marine Center, 3000 Pinellas Bayway S., Tierra Verde, FL, 33715, United States
Tampa Bay Watch is offering high school students an opportunity to earn community service hours this summer. The program is scheduled to take place on Wednesday mornings 9 AM – 12 PM from June 7 – July 19 at our facility in Tierra Verde with a maximum of fifteen volunteers per project. The minimum age to participate is 15 years old. Examples of projects include assisting with native plantings, oyster shell recycling, cleaning fishing line, and coastal cleanups.
Interested students should email rarndt@tampabaywatch.org with a cell phone number and the dates they’d like to participate.

Silent Sentinels: The Trees that Outlive Us
2023-07-26 14:00 - 16:00 | Palma Sola Botanical Garden, 9800 17th Avenue Northwest, Bradenton, FL, 34209, United States
Learn about long lived trees, their history, cultural significance and how we can manage for their care in urban environments.
Join UF/IFAS Extension to learn about long lived trees, their history, cultural significance and how we can manage for their care in urban environments.
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Wildlife Ecology Camp
2023-07-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-28 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-29 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-31 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-02 08:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-03 08:00 - 17:00 and 1 more date | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
George Heinrich leads campers as they explore the ecology and conservation of Florida’s wildlife and wild lands. A blend of classroom and field sessions will include hands-on activities, guest presentations, and exploration of the preserve’s diverse habitats where campers will practice their nature detective skills.
Ages 7 yrs – 11 yrs
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Hillsborough River State Park
2023-07-27 09:30 - 15:30 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Nature Adventure Camp field trip to Hillsborough River State Park.
Ages 7 yrs – 13 yrs
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Salt Tolerant Plants & Irrigating with Reclaimed Water
2023-07-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Online Event
Learn which plants are salt tolerant and what to know when irrigating with reclaimed water.
Valrie Massey Program Assistant will host the webinar. Learn how to choose Salt Tolerant Plants appropriate for your landscape location and irrigation source.
Contact: Valrie (941) 722-4524 ext:1829 or vmassey@ufl.edu for further class information.
Minimum class size is required or class will be postponed. All those that register will be notified if postponed.
This class satisfies the landscape educational class requirement for the Manatee County Outdoor Water Conservation Rebate Program. For further information on the program, please contact: Tina 941-792-8811, Ext. 5327 or tina.moutoux@mymanatee.org
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Book Time at Brooker
2023-07-27 10:30 - 11:00, 2023-08-03 10:30 - 11:00 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Bring your pre-schooler to Book Time at Brooker.
Bring your Preschooler to this program designed to connect them to the wonders of the natural world. In addition to hearing a great story, your child will participate in a craft related to the story that is read. This activity is recommended for ages 3 to 5.
Registration is not required for Book Time, just show up with your kiddo! This program is led by Brooker Creek Volunteers.
Additional Notes: It takes about 10 minutes to drive from the preserve entrance (Keystone Rd.) to the parking lot, and there is a 2-5 minute walk from the parking lot to the Education Center building. We will start promptly at 10:30am. Follow signs to the Exhibit Hall.
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Plant Food 101
2023-07-28 10:00 - 12:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Join us for Plant Food 101! Come find out what plants need to grow.
Join us for Plant Food 101! In this two-hour workshop, we will covering basic plant nutrition. Learn about the role that nitrogen, potassium, and other elements play within a plant. For more information, please contact, Mack Lessig, at (941) 722-4524 ext.1821 or mlessig@ufl.edu.
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Native Plant Garden Maintenance
2023-07-29 08:00 - 17:00 | Lettuce Lake Conservation Park, 6920 East Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33637, United States
This program is led by the Suncoast Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society’s Joel Jackson and Tina Patterson and supported by Tampa Audubon. Bring your own gloves and hand tools. Park fee of $2 per vehicle (up to eight people) park entry fee applies.

Moth Mania!
2023-07-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Daytime, nighttime, anytime is a great time to observe and learn about moths!
Learn about the fascinating world of our “other butterflies”, the moths! Find out about their secret nocturnal lifestyles, their fuzziness, why they are attracted to lights, and maybe even find a few on the exterior windows of the Cultural and Natural History Center!
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This program will take place inside the auditorium of the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, but will also go outside briefly to observe wild moths. This program is recommended for adults and youth ages 10 and up.

Fantastic Frogs
2023-07-29 18:00 - 22:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
The rainy summer season is the perfect time to look for frogs. Parents can enjoy a night out while kids learn about common frogs found in Florida and their unique calls. The night will be full of games, crafts, and a pizza dinner will be served.
Ages 6 yrs – 12 yrs
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Keeping a Nature Journal
2023-07-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Deepen your connection with the natural world through journaling. Learn and try out different journaling techniques used by renowned naturalists. Each participant will receive a simple journal to use during the class and to take home.
Ages 18 yrs & up
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Reptile Wednesdays with Dennis!
2023-08-02, 2023-08-09 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
Dennis is the president of the Suncoast Herpetological Society, Inc. and spends his Wednesdays at Moccasin Lake Nature Park educating guests about reptiles. Come with your questions!
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Honeymoon Island State Park
2023-08-03 09:30 - 15:30 | Honeymoon Island State Park, #1 Causeway Boulevard, Dunedin, 34698
Nature Adventure Camp field trip to Honeymoon Island State Park.
Ages 7 yrs – 12 yrs
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Great Horned Owl Day!
2023-08-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Seaside Seabird Sanctuary, 18328 Gulf Blvd, Indian Shores, FL, 33785, United States
It’s Great Horned Owl Day! Be sure to stop by Seaside and show our Great Horned Owls, Miss Kitty and Grace, a little bit of love on their special day!

Black Tern Courtney Campbell
2023-08-05 08:00 - 10:00 | Gandy Beach, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33716, United States
The main goal of this FT is to see Black Terns on the causeway (Gandy Beach https://ebird.org/hotspot/L951893). I would characterize this trip as easy, with short walks, on fairly even ground. Attendees should bring their lunch and water. We should be finished by eleven.
To sign up, RSVP field trip leader Mic McCarty mic.mccarty@tampaaudubon.org
Important! Pre-registration is required and participation is limited. Please do not attend this or any Tampa Audubon Society events if you have flu, cold, or covid symptoms. Tampa Audubon is committed to reducing the spread of illnesses. The health and safety of our members is of the highest priority.

Family Night Hike
2023-08-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Bring your family and join our park rangers for our monthly night hikes! All ages welcome with a registered adult. Please select the correct number of participants or seats needed at the time of enrollment.
18 yrs +
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The Ways of Water Hike
2023-08-05 09:00 - 22:30 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Water is an important feature at Brooker Creek Preserve .
On this hike you will learn the different ways we interact with water, the importance of wetlands and how you can make a difference in issues surrounding our water quality and quantity. Come and enjoy this family friendly fall walk through the woods.
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Sunday Bird Hike
2023-08-06 08:00 - 09:30 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Come out for this “early morning” walk in the woods with Alexa to seek out the resident and visiting birds of Brooker. Beginners and all levels of birders welcome. Meet in the parking lot at 8:00 a.m.
This is a free hike, however space is limited. Please be courteous and do not register unless you plan to attend and cancel your reservation if you can no longer attend.
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Guided Hike Information
Volunteer Hike Guides will meet participants in the parking lot 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.
