Holiday Lights in the Gardens
Holiday Lights in the Gardens
The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its 22nd annual winter…
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Holiday Lights in the Gardens
Holiday Lights in the Gardens
The Florida Botanical Gardens Foundation is proud to announce the dates and times for its 22nd annual winter…
$10
1 event,
Clearwater Audubon Society Meeting
Clearwater Audubon Society Meeting
The local chapter of the National Audubon Society conducts field trips to Florida’s natural areas, supports local environmental…
Free
0 events,
1 event,
Reptile Wednesdays with Dennis!
Reptile Wednesdays with Dennis!
Dennis is the president of the Suncoast Herpetological Society, Inc. and spends his Wednesdays at Moccasin Lake Nature…
Free
1 event,
Book Time at Brooker
Book Time at Brooker
Bring your pre-schooler to Book Time at Brooker. Bring your Preschooler to this program designed to connect them…
Free
7 events,
Clearwater Audubon Society Bird Walk
Clearwater Audubon Society Bird Walk
Take a guided hike on Moccasin Lake’s nature trail while seeking birds by sight and sound. Bring binoculars…
Free
Science Sprouts
Science Sprouts
Budding scientists ages 2-5 can bring their favorite grown-up to explore and discover a variety of science and…
$12 – $15
Emerson Point Preserve Tour
Emerson Point Preserve Tour
Join the Manatee County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers on an educational stroll. Casually stroll through the beautiful Emerson…
Free
The Ways of Water Hike
The Ways of Water Hike
Water is an important feature at Brooker Creek Preserve . On this hike you will learn the different…
Free
Weedon Walkabout
Weedon Walkabout
Join us for a guided tour of the trails and boardwalks of the Weedon Island Preserve. Explore the…
$3
Family Night Hike
Family Night Hike
Ever wonder what Boyd Hill Nature Preserve is like after hours? Join us for a guided night hike…
$5
2 events,
Sunday Bird Hike
Sunday Bird Hike
Come out for this “early morning” walk in the woods with Alexa to seek out the resident and…
Free
Rad Reptiles
Rad Reptiles
Come learn about incredible reptiles from around the world! Each class includes hands on activities, a guided hike…
$10
1 event,
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Rising to the challenge of coral reef restoration
Rising to the challenge of coral reef restoration
Dr. Jason Spadaro joined Mote in December 2021 as a Postdoctoral Scientist to integrate an ecosystem approach into…
$5
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3 events,
Oyster Reef Ball Construction
Oyster Reef Ball Construction
Join us at the Tampa Bay Watch Marine Education Center, 3000 Pinellas Bayway South in Tierra Verde to help build oyster…
Reptile Wednesdays with Dennis!
Reptile Wednesdays with Dennis!
Dennis is the president of the Suncoast Herpetological Society, Inc. and spends his Wednesdays at Moccasin Lake Nature…
Free
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Air-Sitters: The Truth About Epiphytic Plants
Air-Sitters: The Truth About Epiphytic Plants
So: Spanish moss does not kill tress and neither does mistletoe… Any questions? Join us to explore the…
Free
2 events,
Book Time at Brooker
Book Time at Brooker
Bring your pre-schooler to Book Time at Brooker. Bring your Preschooler to this program designed to connect them…
Free
3 events,
Oyster Reef Ball Construction
Oyster Reef Ball Construction
Join us at the Tampa Bay Watch Marine Education Center, 3000 Pinellas Bayway South in Tierra Verde to help build oyster…
Botany Walk
Botany Walk
We will identify wildflowers, ferns, epiphytes, trees and more. The ecology of various plant communities will also be…
Free
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HEADS UP FOR HAWKS HIKE
HEADS UP FOR HAWKS HIKE
An introduction to the diurnal (daytime) birds of prey that soar, swoop, and glide through Florida's skies. Learn…
$5
8 events,
Wild Wings Bird Hike
Wild Wings Bird Hike
Wild Wings - Birds of Brooker Hike Have you wondered what bird is singing in your backyard? Do…
Free
DeSoto/Riverview Pointe Preserve Tour
DeSoto/Riverview Pointe Preserve Tour
Join the Manatee County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers on an educational stroll. Casually stroll through the beautiful Riverview…
Free
Science Sprouts
Science Sprouts
Budding scientists ages 2-5 can bring their favorite grown-up to explore and discover a variety of science and…
$12 – $15
Weedon Walkabout
Weedon Walkabout
Join us for a guided tour of the trails and boardwalks of the Weedon Island Preserve. Explore the…
$3
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Compost Basics
Compost Basics
Mulch and compost can play an important role in the health of your soil and landscape. Join Florida-Friendly…
Free
HUKYU BONSAI SOCIETY MEETING
HUKYU BONSAI SOCIETY MEETING
Learn the art and techniques of Bonsai. www.facebook.com/hukyubonsaisociety.
Free
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1 event,
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Diving Deep to explore the Gulf of Mexico Blue Holes
Diving Deep to explore the Gulf of Mexico Blue Holes
Dr. Emily Hall joined Mote in the Chemical Ecology Program in 2005 and is involved in research and…
$5
1 event,
Oyster Reef Ball Construction
Oyster Reef Ball Construction
Join us at the Tampa Bay Watch Marine Education Center, 3000 Pinellas Bayway South in Tierra Verde to help build oyster…
2 events,
Reptile Wednesdays with Dennis!
Reptile Wednesdays with Dennis!
Dennis is the president of the Suncoast Herpetological Society, Inc. and spends his Wednesdays at Moccasin Lake Nature…
Free
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Backyard Composting
Backyard Composting
Composting - learn how to turn trash into treasure! This workshop is for Hillsborough County residents/employees only. Learn…
$5
3 events,
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Wading Bird Walk
Wading Bird Walk
Meet the wading birds of the Weedon Island Preserve on a guided walk of the trails. Learn the…
$3
Oyster Reef Ball Construction
Oyster Reef Ball Construction
Join us at the Tampa Bay Watch Marine Education Center, 3000 Pinellas Bayway South in Tierra Verde to help build oyster…
Book Time at Brooker
Book Time at Brooker
Bring your pre-schooler to Book Time at Brooker. Bring your Preschooler to this program designed to connect them…
Free
2 events,
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Youth Program: Trees!
Youth Program: Trees!
Celebrate Florida Arbor Day! Explore the inside and outside of trees with hands-on activities and more as we…
Free
8 events,
Hidden Wonders Nature Walk
Hidden Wonders Nature Walk
This family-friendly nature hike will take you on an exploration of the wet and dry habitats of "Our…
Free
Science Sprouts
Science Sprouts
Budding scientists ages 2-5 can bring their favorite grown-up to explore and discover a variety of science and…
$12 – $15
Rye Preserve Tour
Rye Preserve Tour
Join the Manatee County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers on an educational stroll. Take a hike through upland habitats…
Free
Rye Preserve Tour
Rye Preserve Tour
Tour Rye Preserve with a Master Gardener! Take a hike through upland habitats along the beautiful Rye Preserve…
Free
Weedon Walkabout
Weedon Walkabout
Join us for a guided tour of the trails and boardwalks of the Weedon Island Preserve. Explore the…
$3
Hidden Wonders Nature Walk
Hidden Wonders Nature Walk
This family-friendly nature hike will take you on an exploration of the wet and dry habitats of "Our…
Free
3 events,
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Birds of Brooker Hike
Birds of Brooker Hike
Have you wondered what bird is singing in your backyard? Do you see and hear birds but don't…
Free
Rad Reptiles
Rad Reptiles
Come learn about incredible reptiles from around the world! Each class includes hands on activities, a guided hike…
$10
Easy Plant Identification: The Big 4
Easy Plant Identification: The Big 4
Explore the major plant groups! If you can remember four plant groups (that you’ve already heard of) you…
Free
2 events,
Oyster Reef Ball Construction
Oyster Reef Ball Construction
Join us at the Tampa Bay Watch Marine Education Center, 3000 Pinellas Bayway South in Tierra Verde to help build oyster…
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Red Tide Demise: Mitigation Initiative Update
Red Tide Demise: Mitigation Initiative Update
Mote Associate Vice President for Research, Dr. Richard Pierce, also serving as the Program Manager for Ecotoxicology Research,…
$5
1 event,
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Basic Irrigation Operations and Maintenance
Basic Irrigation Operations and Maintenance
Want to learn more about irrigation, how it operates, and the basics of maintaining it? Presented by Brian…
Free
2 events,
Oyster Reef Ball Construction
Oyster Reef Ball Construction
Join us at the Tampa Bay Watch Marine Education Center, 3000 Pinellas Bayway South in Tierra Verde to help build oyster…
Reptile Wednesdays with Dennis!
Reptile Wednesdays with Dennis!
Dennis is the president of the Suncoast Herpetological Society, Inc. and spends his Wednesdays at Moccasin Lake Nature…
Free
2 events,
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Landscape Tips for Water Conservation
Landscape Tips for Water Conservation
Valrie Massey, Horticulture Program Assistant, will focus on Florida-Friendly Landscape tips such as right plant vs. right place,…
Free
Book Time at Brooker
Book Time at Brooker
Bring your pre-schooler to Book Time at Brooker. Bring your Preschooler to this program designed to connect them…
Free
2 events,
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Florida-Friendly Friday- Ask an Agent: Winter Gardening Tips
Florida-Friendly Friday- Ask an Agent: Winter Gardening Tips
Join us as to learn about good winter gardening practices and the does and don’ts before, during and…
Free
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PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT: CRAZY INSECTS OF THE PRESERVE
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT: CRAZY INSECTS OF THE PRESERVE
Parents enjoy a night out while the kids get to participate in a night all about bugs! Drop…
$25
5 events,
Saturday Guided Hike
Saturday Guided Hike
Join us for a guided tour of the trails and boardwalks of the Weedon Island Preserve. Explore the…
$3
Science Sprouts
Science Sprouts
Budding scientists ages 2-5 can bring their favorite grown-up to explore and discover a variety of science and…
$12 – $15
Perico Preserve Tour
Perico Preserve Tour
Tour Perico Preserve with a Master Gardener! Explore one of Manatee County's newest preserves and learn about Florida's…
Free
Weedon Walkabout
Weedon Walkabout
Join us for a guided tour of the trails and boardwalks of the Weedon Island Preserve. Explore the…
$3
Our Wildest Place Guided Hike
Our Wildest Place Guided Hike
Spend part of your Saturday morning with a Naturalist who will lead you on a family-friendly nature hike…
Free
0 events,
1 event,
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Aquaculture’s Role in the Global Food Security Agenda
Aquaculture’s Role in the Global Food Security Agenda
Farming the Future: Aquaculture's Role in the Global Food Security Agenda Dr. Nicole Rhody will lead the last…
$5
1 event,
Oyster Reef Ball Construction
Oyster Reef Ball Construction
Join us at the Tampa Bay Watch Marine Education Center, 3000 Pinellas Bayway South in Tierra Verde to help build oyster…