BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bay Soundings - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://baysoundings.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bay Soundings REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201118T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T071022 CREATED:20201107T223646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201107T223646Z UID:10001275-1605708000-1605711600@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Florida Birds through the Seasons DESCRIPTION:Florida is one of the most biodiverse states in the country\, with over 500 species of birds! But you can’t see all of those birds in a given month – so where do they all go? And how do they know which direction to fly? This webinar will cover what birds to expect in Florida in different seasons\, as well as bird migration and navigation. \nSuitable for adults and youth over 12.\nREGISTER HERE \n  URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/florida-birds-through-the-seasons/ LOCATION:IN YOUR HOME\, YOUR FAVORITE PLACE\, ANYWHERE CATEGORIES:Birds & Birding,WEBINARS & ONLINE CLASSES ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve":MAILTO:info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200405 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200406 DTSTAMP:20260405T071022 CREATED:20200306T211614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T200137Z UID:10000846-1586091600-1586098800@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Plein Air 2020 DESCRIPTION:We are following CDC and Florida Department of Health guidelines regarding all matters pertaining to Coronavirus (COVID19). Currently Brooker Creek Preserve and the Environmental Education Center will remain open per usual. However\, in the interest of public health we are cancelling all programs\, hikes\, and events until further notice. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to rescheduling as much as possible in the future. We will continue to provide educational content on our Facebook page. We appreciate your understanding and support. \n \nRegistration:  http://www.friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org/ URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/plein-air-2020/2020-04-05/ LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts, Music & Literature,Contests & Competitions,Crafts & Hobbies,Local Community ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve":MAILTO:info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org GEO:28.136639;-82.656421 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center 3940 Keystone Road Tarpon Springs FL 34688 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3940 Keystone Road:geo:-82.656421,28.136639 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200329 DTSTAMP:20260405T071022 CREATED:20200306T211614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200320T200137Z UID:10000845-1585353600-1585439999@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Plein Air 2020 DESCRIPTION:We are following CDC and Florida Department of Health guidelines regarding all matters pertaining to Coronavirus (COVID19). Currently Brooker Creek Preserve and the Environmental Education Center will remain open per usual. However\, in the interest of public health we are cancelling all programs\, hikes\, and events until further notice. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to rescheduling as much as possible in the future. We will continue to provide educational content on our Facebook page. We appreciate your understanding and support. \n \nRegistration:  http://www.friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org/ URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/plein-air-2020/2020-03-28/ LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts, Music & Literature,Contests & Competitions,Crafts & Hobbies,Local Community ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve":MAILTO:info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org GEO:28.136639;-82.656421 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center 3940 Keystone Road Tarpon Springs FL 34688 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3940 Keystone Road:geo:-82.656421,28.136639 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200301T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T071022 CREATED:20200220T190922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200220T190922Z UID:10000563-1583071200-1583078400@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Music in the Woods DESCRIPTION:Music in the Woods:\nFeaturing The Meriggiare String Quartet! \nPlease allow time to park (1 mile in from Keystone Road) and walk to the Auditorium along the boardwalk. There is an area in the deliveries and recycling lot where people can be dropped off closer to the Auditorium. \nRegistration:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-in-the-woods-featuring-the-meriggiare-string-quartet-tickets-90000340441 \n \n  URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/music-in-the-woods-2/ LOCATION:Brooker Creek Preserve\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Arts, Music & Literature ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve":MAILTO:info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org GEO:28.136639;-82.656421 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brooker Creek Preserve 3940 Keystone Road Tarpon Springs FL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3940 Keystone Road:geo:-82.656421,28.136639 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T071022 CREATED:20191116T194134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191116T194134Z UID:10000853-1575709200-1575734400@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Brooker Creek Preserve Holiday Celebration DESCRIPTION:Native Plant Annual Holiday Celebration! \nFree Admission\, Public Invited! \n9:00 am: Meet\, sign-in\, and drop off your dish in the auditorium \n9:30 am: Botanical Science for Beginners with James Stevenson\, UF/IFAS Pinellas County Extension Specialist \n12:00 to 1:30 pm: Potluck Lunch- bring a dish to share \n1:30 to 3:00 pm: Hike and/or play “Name That Plant” \n3:00 to 4:00 pm: Closing and clean up URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/brooker-creek-preserve-holiday-celebration/ LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States CATEGORIES:Gardening & Landscaping,Holiday Events ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve":MAILTO:info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org GEO:28.136639;-82.656421 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center 3940 Keystone Road Tarpon Springs FL 34688 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3940 Keystone Road:geo:-82.656421,28.136639 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190922T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T071022 CREATED:20181222T221744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181222T221744Z UID:10000037-1569142800-1569157200@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Off the Beaten Path DESCRIPTION:A nature-based fundraising hike series! \nDescription: This series of four hikes will take place in beautiful areas tucked away within Brooker Creek Preserve in sites that are closed to the public. Our guide\, Dr. Craig Huegel\, a Wildlife Ecologist with St. Petersburg College\, can identify everything\, from the tiniest moss to the tallest tree including animal prints\, bird calls\, lichens\, and more. He is full of stories and very patient in answering questions. The hikes will be not only educational\, but a lot of fun as well! The hikes will begin at 9:00 a.m. and be about 3-4 hours long. Bring\nwater and lunch. \nCost: $80 donation for the series or $25 donation per hike. There is a 10% discount for members of Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve. \nSites Off the Beaten Path: \nJan. 13\, 2019 – Cypress Swamp Stomp – Located in the central part of the preserve\, this site features orchids\, ferns\, and epiphytes. Plan to get wet\, or maybe not\, as we plunge into the depths of the swamp! \nMarch 24\, 2019 – Sandhill Scramble – The only true sandhills of Brooker Creek Preserve. This site is in the northern end of the preserve and will feature an abundance of spring wildflowers. \nJune 23\, 2019 – Interior Wildlands – We will be in parts of the Preserve so remote that cell phones won’t work\, areas so pretty you won’t believe you are in Pinellas County! \nSept. 22\, 2019 – In Search of the Catesby’s Lily – Located in the eastern part of the preserve\, we will search for the threatened Catesby’s Lily. In so doing\, we will see a profusion of beautiful fall wildflowers in full bloom. \nReservations Required: Sign up early! Only 20 spots are open for these fabulous hikes off the beaten path! \nQuestions or to reserve your spot: fobcp@tampabay.rr.com or 727-934-2680. \n \nRegistration: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/brooker-creek-preserve-environmental-education-center-pinellas-county-extension-1249569181 URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/off-the-beaten-path/2019-09-22/ LOCATION:Brooker Creek Preserve\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraisers & Sales,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve":MAILTO:info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org GEO:28.136639;-82.656421 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brooker Creek Preserve 3940 Keystone Road Tarpon Springs FL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3940 Keystone Road:geo:-82.656421,28.136639 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190623T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190623T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T071022 CREATED:20181222T221744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181222T221744Z UID:10000036-1561280400-1561294800@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Off the Beaten Path DESCRIPTION:A nature-based fundraising hike series! \nDescription: This series of four hikes will take place in beautiful areas tucked away within Brooker Creek Preserve in sites that are closed to the public. Our guide\, Dr. Craig Huegel\, a Wildlife Ecologist with St. Petersburg College\, can identify everything\, from the tiniest moss to the tallest tree including animal prints\, bird calls\, lichens\, and more. He is full of stories and very patient in answering questions. The hikes will be not only educational\, but a lot of fun as well! The hikes will begin at 9:00 a.m. and be about 3-4 hours long. Bring\nwater and lunch. \nCost: $80 donation for the series or $25 donation per hike. There is a 10% discount for members of Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve. \nSites Off the Beaten Path: \nJan. 13\, 2019 – Cypress Swamp Stomp – Located in the central part of the preserve\, this site features orchids\, ferns\, and epiphytes. Plan to get wet\, or maybe not\, as we plunge into the depths of the swamp! \nMarch 24\, 2019 – Sandhill Scramble – The only true sandhills of Brooker Creek Preserve. This site is in the northern end of the preserve and will feature an abundance of spring wildflowers. \nJune 23\, 2019 – Interior Wildlands – We will be in parts of the Preserve so remote that cell phones won’t work\, areas so pretty you won’t believe you are in Pinellas County! \nSept. 22\, 2019 – In Search of the Catesby’s Lily – Located in the eastern part of the preserve\, we will search for the threatened Catesby’s Lily. In so doing\, we will see a profusion of beautiful fall wildflowers in full bloom. \nReservations Required: Sign up early! Only 20 spots are open for these fabulous hikes off the beaten path! \nQuestions or to reserve your spot: fobcp@tampabay.rr.com or 727-934-2680. \n \nRegistration: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/brooker-creek-preserve-environmental-education-center-pinellas-county-extension-1249569181 URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/off-the-beaten-path/2019-06-23/ LOCATION:Brooker Creek Preserve\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraisers & Sales,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve":MAILTO:info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org GEO:28.136639;-82.656421 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brooker Creek Preserve 3940 Keystone Road Tarpon Springs FL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3940 Keystone Road:geo:-82.656421,28.136639 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190324T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190324T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T071022 CREATED:20181222T221744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181222T221744Z UID:10000035-1553418000-1553432400@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Off the Beaten Path DESCRIPTION:A nature-based fundraising hike series! \nDescription: This series of four hikes will take place in beautiful areas tucked away within Brooker Creek Preserve in sites that are closed to the public. Our guide\, Dr. Craig Huegel\, a Wildlife Ecologist with St. Petersburg College\, can identify everything\, from the tiniest moss to the tallest tree including animal prints\, bird calls\, lichens\, and more. He is full of stories and very patient in answering questions. The hikes will be not only educational\, but a lot of fun as well! The hikes will begin at 9:00 a.m. and be about 3-4 hours long. Bring\nwater and lunch. \nCost: $80 donation for the series or $25 donation per hike. There is a 10% discount for members of Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve. \nSites Off the Beaten Path: \nJan. 13\, 2019 – Cypress Swamp Stomp – Located in the central part of the preserve\, this site features orchids\, ferns\, and epiphytes. Plan to get wet\, or maybe not\, as we plunge into the depths of the swamp! \nMarch 24\, 2019 – Sandhill Scramble – The only true sandhills of Brooker Creek Preserve. This site is in the northern end of the preserve and will feature an abundance of spring wildflowers. \nJune 23\, 2019 – Interior Wildlands – We will be in parts of the Preserve so remote that cell phones won’t work\, areas so pretty you won’t believe you are in Pinellas County! \nSept. 22\, 2019 – In Search of the Catesby’s Lily – Located in the eastern part of the preserve\, we will search for the threatened Catesby’s Lily. In so doing\, we will see a profusion of beautiful fall wildflowers in full bloom. \nReservations Required: Sign up early! Only 20 spots are open for these fabulous hikes off the beaten path! \nQuestions or to reserve your spot: fobcp@tampabay.rr.com or 727-934-2680. \n \nRegistration: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/brooker-creek-preserve-environmental-education-center-pinellas-county-extension-1249569181 URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/off-the-beaten-path/2019-03-24/ LOCATION:Brooker Creek Preserve\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraisers & Sales,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve":MAILTO:info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org GEO:28.136639;-82.656421 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brooker Creek Preserve 3940 Keystone Road Tarpon Springs FL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3940 Keystone Road:geo:-82.656421,28.136639 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190113T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190113T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T071022 CREATED:20181222T221744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181222T221744Z UID:10000034-1547370000-1547384400@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Off the Beaten Path DESCRIPTION:A nature-based fundraising hike series! \nDescription: This series of four hikes will take place in beautiful areas tucked away within Brooker Creek Preserve in sites that are closed to the public. Our guide\, Dr. Craig Huegel\, a Wildlife Ecologist with St. Petersburg College\, can identify everything\, from the tiniest moss to the tallest tree including animal prints\, bird calls\, lichens\, and more. He is full of stories and very patient in answering questions. The hikes will be not only educational\, but a lot of fun as well! The hikes will begin at 9:00 a.m. and be about 3-4 hours long. Bring\nwater and lunch. \nCost: $80 donation for the series or $25 donation per hike. There is a 10% discount for members of Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve. \nSites Off the Beaten Path: \nJan. 13\, 2019 – Cypress Swamp Stomp – Located in the central part of the preserve\, this site features orchids\, ferns\, and epiphytes. Plan to get wet\, or maybe not\, as we plunge into the depths of the swamp! \nMarch 24\, 2019 – Sandhill Scramble – The only true sandhills of Brooker Creek Preserve. This site is in the northern end of the preserve and will feature an abundance of spring wildflowers. \nJune 23\, 2019 – Interior Wildlands – We will be in parts of the Preserve so remote that cell phones won’t work\, areas so pretty you won’t believe you are in Pinellas County! \nSept. 22\, 2019 – In Search of the Catesby’s Lily – Located in the eastern part of the preserve\, we will search for the threatened Catesby’s Lily. In so doing\, we will see a profusion of beautiful fall wildflowers in full bloom. \nReservations Required: Sign up early! Only 20 spots are open for these fabulous hikes off the beaten path! \nQuestions or to reserve your spot: fobcp@tampabay.rr.com or 727-934-2680. \n \nRegistration: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/brooker-creek-preserve-environmental-education-center-pinellas-county-extension-1249569181 URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/off-the-beaten-path/2019-01-13/ LOCATION:Brooker Creek Preserve\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraisers & Sales,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve":MAILTO:info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org GEO:28.136639;-82.656421 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brooker Creek Preserve 3940 Keystone Road Tarpon Springs FL United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3940 Keystone Road:geo:-82.656421,28.136639 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190112T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T071022 CREATED:20181222T220954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181222T220954Z UID:10000089-1547287200-1547294400@baysoundings.com SUMMARY:Gopher Tortoises + Prescribed Fire = Increased Biodiversity DESCRIPTION:Brooker Creek Preserve is home to one of Pinellas County’s largest populations of gopher tortoises\, a threatened\, burrowing species which occurs in upland habitats. Learn about the significant ecological role played by this keystone species. Find out how habitat restoration\, including the use of prescribed fire\, can greatly benefit plant and animal communities. This program is recommended for all ages. \nGeorge L. Heinrich is a field biologist and environmental educator specializing in Florida reptiles. His company\, Heinrich Ecological Services\, is based in St. Petersburg\, Florida\, and conducts wildlife surveys and research\, natural history programming\, and nature-based tours. \nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve. \nRegistration: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/brooker-creek-preserve-environmental-education-center-pinellas-county-extension-1249569181 URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/gopher-tortoises-prescribed-fire-increased-biodiversity/ LOCATION:Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States CATEGORIES:Conservation & Ecology,Native Flora & Fauna,Reptiles & Amphibians,Wildlife,Workshops & Classes ORGANIZER;CN="Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve":MAILTO:info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org GEO:28.136639;-82.656421 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Brooker Creek Environmental Education Center 3940 Keystone Road Tarpon Springs FL 34688 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=3940 Keystone Road:geo:-82.656421,28.136639 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR