FLORIDA HERB SOCIETY MEETING
2019-03-19 18:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | 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. Registration and herbal swap starts at 6:30 p.m.
Registration: https://www.meetup.com/Moccasin-Lake-Environmental-Education-Center/events/259327682/

SEWING 101
2019-03-17 15:00 - 17:30 | Boyd Hill – 31st Street S, 3130 31st Street S, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Learn the basics of sewing. Thread a sewing machine, read a pattern and construct a small project to take home. Ages 10 and up.
2900 31st Street S. (Gate 4- Ag Bldg.)

VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION
2019-03-07 16:30 - 18:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Looking for a simple way to give back to our community? Choose from a variety of volunteer opportunities at the preserve!
Call the preserve to reserve your spot (727-893-7326.)

NATURE EXPLORERS
2019-03-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Ms. Amalia takes kids on an adventure with hands-on projects in the classroom and out on the trails. Ecology lesson geared for children with crafts, live animals and stories.
Cost: $15/child, ages 7 -11
Registration: http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/boyd-hill.html

Intro to Beekeeping ~ Part 3
2019-03-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Introduction to Beekeeping:
A Hobby with Sweet Rewards ~ Part 3
Keeping Your Hives Healthy
In this 3rd session of our series on the Introduction to Beekeeping we will cover what it takes to keep your hives healthy throughout the beekeeping seasons. We will review how to maintain healthy honeybee colonies, discuss how to recognize pests and diseases, and have an in- depth discussion on what you can do to support your bees, with a focus on organic beekeeping practices.
Instructor: Bob Burkard
Keeping Your Hives Healthy
Agenda:

We will take an in-depth look at the maladies of honey bees and the practices that beekeepers employ to prevent and manage diseases and pests. We will cover this material in a way that helps simplify this for the beginning beekeeper.
We will cover both traditional and organic beekeeping practices.
We will discuss practices for managing bees in a way that promotes optimum health while minimizing the use of conventional products for controlling diseases and mites.

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/brooker-creek-preserve-environmental-education-center-pinellas-county-extension-1249569181

NATURE’S ELEMENTS
2019-03-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Ms. Amalia takes kids on an adventure with hands-on projects in the classroom and out on the trails. Ecology lesson geared for children with crafts, live animals, and stories.
Cost: $15/child, ages 3 – 6
Registration: http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/boyd-hill.html

The Great Weedon Bird Quest
2019-03-16 08:30 - 10:30 | Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
The Great Weedon Bird Quest
Join us on a hike to find Weedon Island Preserve birds! Learn the identifying marks and behaviors of our feathered year-round residents and seasonal visitors. A brief classroom session before the hike will introduce participants to the common birds found in the Preserve. Free.
Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-great-weedon-bird-quest-tickets-52975144082 or call Weedon Island Preserve at (727)453-6500 for assistance.

Going Coastal Spring Break Camp
2019-03-12 09:00 - 16:00 | Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County, Florida Sea Grant: Going Coastal Spring Break Camp
This is a three-day, marine science-themed camp for students 7 to 11 years of age. Taught by UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant Agent Libby Carnahan, the camp offers a fun balance of educational and recreational activities to engage and challenge your student! The camp will run Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00am-4:00pm at Weedon Island Preserve.
Lessons and Activities may include:

Coastal habitat hike
Guided canoe paddle
Saltwater fish seining and invertebrate dip-netting
Ethical fishing on the Weedon Pier
Daily art activity
Teambuilding

Ten Ohio State University students from the OSU Buck-I-SERV program will volunteer as teaching assistants for the camp, creating a 1:2 ratio of instructors to students! UF/IFAS and OSU have a 8-year relationship of working together to provide marine science opportunities for youth. The camp is set up as a 4-H Special Interest, SPIN Club. As such, each parent will fill out a 4-H membership form and liability form for their student. The forms will be emailed out prior to camp.
*Students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch qualify for a UF/IFAS Extension scholarship to attend the Spring Break Camp at a discounted cost. For a scholarship application, please email Libby Carnahan at lcarnahan@pinellascounty.org. You will be asked to provide proof of eligibility prior to the camp.
Questions or Concerns? Contact Libby Carnahan (727) 453-6522, lcarnahan@pinellascounty.org
Registration:
https://www.eventbrite.com/o/weedon-island-preserve-cultural-and-natural-history-center-1250121017

NATURAL HISTORY SPEAKER SERIES: Gopher Tortoises
2019-03-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
NATURAL HISTORY SPEAKER SERIES:
Conserving a Remnant Population of Gopher Tortoises at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
Learn how Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, one of the last remaining natural areas in urban Pinellas County, supports several imperiled species, including the gopher tortoise, eastern diamondback rattlesnake, and Nuttall’s rayless goldenrod. Dr. Goessling will review recent gopher tortoise burrow surveys, current research efforts, and ongoing habitat restoration and management efforts.
Registration: http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/boyd-hill.html

NATIONAL GOPHER TORTOISE DAY
2019-03-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Help us celebrate gopher tortoises by creating papier-mâché gopher tortoises! These models will be used in a new program starting at the preserve in fall 2019 entitled, “The Science of Saving Gopher Tortoises.”
Ages 5 and up. Space is limited.
Registration: http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/boyd-hill.html

Intro to Beekeeping ~ Part 2
2019-03-10 10:00 - 12:00 | Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL, 34688, United States
Introduction to Beekeeping:
A Hobby with Sweet Rewards ~ Part 2
In section 2 of our series on the Introduction to Beekeeping we will cover what it takes to get started in this amazing hobby with a focus on the equipment and tools necessary for beekeeping. We will review the components of the “modern” bee hive, the tools used by beekeepers, and demystify the seemingly countless number of paraphernalia available for the hobbyist beekeeping.
In addition we will discuss the proper locations for beehives and explain Florida’s rules and guidelines.
Instructor: Bob Burkard
Getting Started and the Basics of Apiculture
Agenda:

History and Components of the Modern Bee Hive
Review of Equipment needed to Get Started
Acquiring Honey Bees
Typical hive throughout the year’s changing seasons
Considerations about equipment, hive set-up, and location
Where to get your first bees & how to put them in the hive

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/brooker-creek-preserve-environmental-education-center-pinellas-county-extension-1249569181

TWILIGHT PADDLE
2019-03-09 16:00 - 18:30 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Ages 8 and up Guided tour on the lake. Get out before the sunset and watch twilight roll in.
Registration: http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/boyd-hill.html

INSECT TREK
2019-03-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Butterflies, bugs, and beetles oh my! Join us for a guided hike exploring the secret lives of insects! Fun and informative for all ages. Cost: $3/$1.50, all ages
Registration: http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/boyd-hill.html

5K FUN RUN WITH HEALTHY ST. PETE
2019-03-09 09:00 - 11:30 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Cost: FREE, all ages
Start the New Year off on a good foot! Practice healthy habits while making new friends! All levels welcome. Meet at flag pole in front of nature center.

PADDLE CLAM BAYOU
2019-03-09 09:00 - 11:30 | Clam Bayou Nature Preserve, 34th Avenue S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States
Guided paddle takes visitors into undiscovered parts of St. Pete’s newest preserve, Clam Bayou. Parking is located at the west end of 34th Ave. S.
Ages 8 and up
Registration: http://www.stpeteparksrec.org/boyd-hill.html

Trail Ride
2019-03-08 08:30 - 10:30 | Long Center, 1501 N Belcher Road, Clearwater, FL, 33765, 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. Riders of all skill levels welcome.
Registration:
https://www.meetup.com/Moccasin-Lake-Environmental-Education-Center/

Meditation for Beginners
2019-03-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
Free and open to all
In this one-hour session, you will learn Isha Kriya, a simple 12-18-minute practice, to help you to become meditative effortlessly. Attain health, clarity, and joy Isha Kriya does not require any previous experience with meditation and can be done sitting in a chair. Designed by Sadhguru, a realized yogi and a foremost authority in the field of yoga, sessions will be conducted by a trained instructor of the Isha foundation. For ages 12 & up.
Registration:
https://www.meetup.com/Moccasin-Lake-Environmental-Education-Center/

Lake Okeechobee & Coastal Water Quality
2019-03-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center, 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, FL, United States
Salty Topics: Lake Okeechobee and Coastal Water Quality
Salty Topics is a marine research speaker series provided by UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County Florida Sea Grant. This spring 2019 series will focus on coastal and marine water quality, an issue of utmost concern for the residents of Pinellas County and the greater Tampa Bay region. This talk will be on the blue-green algae blooms that have recently impacted South Florida’s coastal estuaries. The speakers will provide clarity on the issues, speaking to the history of drainage in south Florida and Lake Okeechobee management, coastal discharges and the most recent bloom events, and current and future restoration opportunities. Free.
Register at https://saltytopicslakeokeechobee.eventbrite.com or call Weedon Island Preserve at (727)453-6500 for assistance.

Robinson Preserve: Mangrove Migration
2019-02-08 09:30 - 11:00 | ROBINSON PRESERVE, 1704 99th Street Northwest, Bradenton, FL, 34209, United States
Part of Around the Bend Nature Tours Coastal Climate Walk 2019 series
Discover how mangroves are adapting to a moving coastline.
Mangrove physiology, salterns, fiddler crabs, coastal restoration.
All walks are short with lots of time interpreting the natural and cultural history. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather.
To register for all 7 walks (and get one FREE!) CLICK HERE
For a 20% discount on 4 walks CLICK HERE

Gardening in Central Florida
2019-02-02 13:00 - 14:30 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Are you new to gardening in Central Florida? Newcomers often have trouble getting plants to survive, much less thrive. This informative workshop can help you make the transition to successful gardens in conditions unique to Central Florida. $5 fee for materials.
To register click here: http://gardening_in_central_florida.eventbrite.com or all the Extension Master Gardeners at (941) 722-4524.

Raptor Fest
2019-02-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Boyd Hill Nature Preserve Classroom, 1101 COUNTRY CLUB WY S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33705, United States

GRAND REOPENING OF MOCCASIN LAKE NATURE PARK
2019-02-02 10:00 - 15:00 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
We are ready to reopen to the public and invite you to join us in a small celebration of this nearly $1 million-dollar renovation of the park which includes a new interpretive center, outdoor amphitheater, playground and landscaping. Visit with the various clubs that meet here, chat with our program instructors and take a walk along our trails! There will be food, kid’s crafts and presentations. Admission and parking is free!

Herb Gardening
2019-02-02 10:00 - 12:00 | UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension, 1303 17th Street West, Palmetto, FL, 34221, United States
Start this season with your own herbal garden! Let us introduce you to some of the herbs that thrive in our Florida climate. Explore how to grow them and use in your kitchen. Information will be given on their medicinal values and how they may affect or enhance your health. $5 administrative fee.
To register click here: http://herb_gardening.eventbrite.com or call the Extension Master Gardeners at (941) 722-4524.

NINJA CAMP
2019-02-01 18:00 - 21:00 | Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center, 2750 Park Trail Lane, Clearwater, FL, United States
Children ages 6-17 will learn the ninja philosophies of respect,
discipline and self-defense.

Coastal Climate Walk: Early Restoration Efforts
2019-02-01 09:30 - 11:00 | Leffis Key, 2350 Gulf Drive S, Bradenton Beach, FL, 34217, United States
Part of Around the Bend Nature Tours Coastal Climate Walk 2019 series
Discover the first mangrove coastal restoration project on Sarasota Bay.
How to plant mangroves, mangrove forest boardwalk, inlet dynamics, bird migration stopover.
All walks are short with lots of time interpreting the natural and cultural history. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather.
To register for all 7 walks (and get one FREE!) CLICK HERE
For a 20% discount on 4 walks CLICK HERE
