Oct. 27, 9th Annual Nauti-Night at the Florida Aquarium. 8pm-midnight. Food, beer, select spirits, live music and a $1,000 prize for most original costume. Call 813-273-4568 or visit www.flaquarium.org.
Oct. 28, Little Manatee River State Park kayak trip, 9am-2pm. Explore the Little Manatee River by kayak with an experienced naturalist from the American Littoral Society. Call 941-966-7308.
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Nov. 11-12, Discover Egmont Key. Located at the mouth of Tampa Bay and accessible only by boat, Egmont Key is unique in many ways. In addition to being a Florida State Park with a pristine, palm-lined beach, it’s also a National Wildlife Refuge, a U.S. Coast Guard station with an historic lighthouse and a National Historic Site.
Once a year, the Egmont Key Alliance hosts “Discover the Island,” providing shuttle boats from Fort DeSoto Park leaving hourly from 9am to 3pm. On the island, 10 interpretive sites offer in-depth information on wildlife and nature, sea turtles and nesting, Egmont Key lighthouse history, and Fort Dade’s military history.
In addition to the interpretive sites, Civil War re-enactors are scheduled to demonstrate living local history with a detachment of Union and Confederate soldiers showcasing events that occurred on Egmont Key and in the Tampa Bay area.
Children’s events also will be highlighted with a pirate mini-carnival featuring a treasure hunt, fishing “pond,” beanbag toss, and photo opportunities in pirate costumes. Also for the first time, Nino Fabiano, author of the historical novel “Egmont Passage: Tale of the Seventh Mystery,” will be on hand to autograph his book. Tickets are $12 online or $15 the days of the event. Call Sandie Mallett at 727-398-0627 or visit www.egmontkey.org.
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Oct. 28, Eight-Legged Wonders, Brooker Creek Preserve, 1-2pm. From horror films to nursery rhymes, spiders have been the subject of myth and mystery throughout the ages. Yet spiders are among the most diverse and specialized of the world’s creatures. Meet live spiders and learn what they eat, where they live, and how they spend their days. Pre-registration is required, call 727-453-6800.
Oct. 28, Native plants and wildflowers at Camp Bayou, part of the Family Naturalist Program, 9:30-10:30am. Children ages 4 and up, accompanied by an adult, can learn more about the wonders of Florida habitats through hands-on experiences. Pre-registration preferred, call 813-641-8545 or visit www.campbayou.org.
Oct. 29, Visit Ft. DeSoto Park with the Tampa Audubon Society, 8am. Call 813-935-6115.
Oct. 31, Myakka River State Park kayak trip, 8:30-11:30am. Explore the wild and scenic Myakka River by kayak with an experienced naturalist from the American Littoral Society. Call 941-966-7308.
November
Nov. 1, Rain Barrel Workshop, Manatee Country Extension’s Horticultural Learning Center, 10am-noon. This hands-on class is offered every month. Cost is $40; Call 941-722-4524 or register online at: http://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu/fyn/workshops_events.htm.
Nov. 1, Restoring Tampa Bay’s Coastal Habitats, Moccasin Lake Nature Park, 7:30pm. Brandt Henningsen, senior environmental scientist for the Southwest Water Management District will speak about local efforts to improve habitat for birds and other wildlife. Call 727-544-7341 or visit www.pinellasnativeplants.org.
Nov. 2-3, Hillsborough Community College’s 33rd annual conference on ecosystem and restoration, Plant City campus. A review of the most recent research from around the nation and world, including freshwater and coastal wetlands as well as uplands and transitional areas. For more information, visit http://www.hccfl.edu/depts/detp/ecoconf.html.
Nov. 4, Upper Tampa Bay Park Bird and Nature Walk with Tampa Audubon Society, 8am. See eagles, ospreys and swallow-tailed kites from the trails adjacent to Tampa Bay as well as warblers and other wintering birds. Call 813-310-7676.
Nov. 4, Clam Bayou Preserve field trip with the Florida Native Plant Society, 9am-3pm. Pinellas FNPS members and other local residents have worked hard to restore this coastal habitat in Gulfport/South St. Petersburg – now see the results. Call 727-322-9695.
Nov. 4, Sunset/Moonlight kayak trip on Little Sarasota Bay with the American Littoral Society, 4-6:30pm. Call 941-966-7308.
Nov. 4, Surf’s Up!, The Pier Aquarium’s 2006 Fish Head Ball at the Hilton, 7-11pm. This year’s fundraiser to benefit the educational programs of The Pier Aquarium. The adults-only event will feature “tastes” from local restaurants, music by the Surfin’ Raccoons, live and silent auctions, and other fun activities. For more information, call 727-894-1503 or visit www.pieraquarium.org.
Nov. 4, Moonlight Festival, Starkey Cattle Ranch, 5-11pm. J. B. Starkey’s Flatwoods Adventures will be offering horseback rides, hayrides and barbecue buffet Florida Cracker storytellers. Reservations are required, 813-926-1133 ext. 209 or visit www.flatwoodsadventures.com
Nov. 7, Home Compost Workshops, Manatee County Extension’s Horticultural Learning Center, 6-8pm. Learn how to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into useful soil amendments in a hands-on class that includes a compost bin to take home. Pre-registration is required, call 941-722-4524 or visit http://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu/fyn/workshops_events.htm.
Nov. 9, Agency on Bay Management, 9am-noon, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. Call 727-570-5151, ext. 32, or visit www.tbrpc.org/abm.
Nov. 11, Tour Ft. DeSoto County Park with St. Petersburg Audubon Society, 9am-12pm. Leisurely bird walk at various locations throughout the park. This walk will be geared toward beginners, parents with school-aged children and the elderly. Binoculars will be provided. Meet at the flagpole, park headquarters. Call 727-398-4124.
Nov. 14. Landscape Design Workshop, 6-9pm, Hillsborough County Extension, 5339 County Road 579, Seffner, 33584. Pre-registration is required, 813-744-5519 Ext.144.
Nov. 14, Manatee Awareness Coalition, Weedon Island Preserve, 2-4pm. Call 727-893-2765 or visit www.tbep.org.
Nov. 15, Beneath the Waters of Time, Submerged Cultural Resources in Tampa Bay, The Florida Aquarium, 5:45pm. Evening Tide Talk series continues with a presentation on the aquarium’s search for underwater archeological sites and shipwrecks in Tampa Bay. Call 813-873-4568.
Nov. 16, 11 pm, Living Legacy, an hour-long documentary on Tampa Bay, makes its broadcast debut on WEDU. For more information, visit www.tbep.org.
Nov. 17, Tampa Bay Estuary Program, Management and Policy Board meetings, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. Call 727-893-2765 or visit www.tbep.org.
Nov. 18, Tampa Audubon Society tours Cockroach Bay. This will be a short walking trip we’ll see lots of shorebirds, migratory waterfowl and warblers. Call 813-935-6115.
Nov. 18, Kayak the Peace River estuary, 10am-2pm. Explore the Peace River estuary by kayak led by American Littoral Society naturalist John Sarkozy. Call 941-966-7308.
Nov. 18, Shell Island via Safety Harbor, 10:30am-3:30pm. An adults-only trip exploring the natural beauty of Florida. Leave from the Safety Harbor Community Center, then take the Shell Key Shuttle catamaran to enjoy shelling, exploring the island, bird and dolphin watching. Call 727-724-1530.
Nov. 18, opening celebration for the “Audubon Centennial Edition” of John James Audubon’s “The Birds of America,” Syd Entel Galleries, 6-8pm. This is only the third time in 168 years that a complete facsimile of the Havell Edition has been offered and the first time that each
December
Dec. 2, Special ‘Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Cruise’ on the SS American Victory, 9am. The only Victory-class vessel steaming under her own power on the east coast, the remembrance will feature salutes to veterans of America’s wars and ceremonies to mark the 65th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack. The restored ship is docked behind the Florida Aquarium and open Tuesdays through Sunday. Call 813-228-8766 or visit www.americanvictory.org.
Dec. 2, Visit Oscar Scherer Park & Celery Fields with Tampa Audubon Society, 7:30am. See scrub jays, hooded mergansers, hawks, sparrows and possible migratory waterfowl, depending on water levels. Call 813-935-6115.
Dec. 2, Shorebird Refresher with St. Petersburg Audubon Society, Ft. DeSoto County Park, 8am. Get those winter shorebird brain cells working again. Meet by the flagpole at park headquarters. Call 727-540-0583.
Dec. 5, Home Compost Workshops, Manatee County Extension’s Horticultural Learning Center, 2-4pm. Registration required, $10 fee includes compost bin, call 941-722-4524 or visit http://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu/fyn/workshops_events.htm.
Dec. 5-9, Great Florida Cattle Drive of Ought 6, beginning at Whaley Ranch in south Osceola County and concluding at the new Silver Spurs Arena in Kenansville. The Seminole Tribe of Florida has provided 400 head of cattle to be driven across the state by “crackers” riding the trail, sleeping on the ground and wearing period clothing. Visit www.floridacattledrive.com.
Dec. 12, Rain Barrel Workshop, Manatee Country Extension’s Horticultural Learning Center, 6-8pm. Cost is $40 including barrel. Call 941-722-4524 or visit http://manatee.ifas.ufl.edu/fyn/workshops_events.htm.
Dec. 14, Agency on Bay Management committee meetings, 9am-noon, Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council. Call 727-570-5151, ext. 32 or visit www.tbrpc.org/abm.
Dec. 16, Join the St. Petersburg Audubon Society for the 107th Annual Christmas Bird Count. Participate in a day of full contact birding. Call 727-398-4124.
Dec. 17, Alafia Christmas Bird Count with Tampa Audubon Society. Call 813-948-8516.
January
Mark your calendar!
Jan. 1, Join the St. Petersburg Audubon Society for the Rich Paul New Years Day Birding Open. Bird in the New Year at Ft. DeSoto County Park as part of a team or on your own. Trophies and door prizes; donations benefit Audubon of Florida Coastal Islands Sanctuaries. Call 727-398-4124.
Jan. 6, University Village Senior Bird Walk with the Tampa Audubon Society, 8am. Enjoy the ponds and trails around the campus of University Village in this easy walk where we’ll discuss birding basics and study the birds often seen there. Call 813-310-7676.
Jan. 6, Boyd Hill’s Birds of Prey sponsored by the St. Petersburg Audubon Society, 8am. Call 727-864-2683.
Florida Master Naturalist Programs, Scheduled for 2007 — Florida Master Naturalist programs are scheduled in both Pasco and Hillsborough counties in early 2007. Created for people who want to learn more Florida’s environment using science-based information – with interpretive techniques so they can share their knowledge. The Pasco program led by Karen Pate, land manager of the Crystal Springs Preserve (a beautiful example of Florida’s special places), will focus on uplands Feb. 26 to March 2. Rob Northrop, urban and community forester, will lead the Hillsborough program Feb. 8 to March 8. For more information or to register online, visit http://www.masternaturalist.ifas.ufl.edu.
Jan./Feb., St. Petersburg Audubon Society offers shorebird classes – learn to decipher those cryptic winter shorebirds. Call 727-577-0448.
This calendar is compiled on a quarterly basis, so we strongly suggest that you contact sponsoring groups prior to the event. Additionally, some groups may require fees for participation in some classes.
As this calendar is compiled on a quarterly basis, we strongly suggest that you contact sponsoring groups prior to the event. Additionally, some groups may require fees for participation in some events.
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