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SUMMARY:Tampa Bay Super Bowl Paddle
DESCRIPTION:We will put in and take out at Rotary Park and paddle up to Lettuce Lake Park.   \nAt Lettuce Lake\, we will have a group pizza lunch.  We have a pavilion near the boat launch reserved\, and we will furnish pizza directly to Lettuce Lake.  We can enjoy lunch\, walk the boardwalk\, enjoy the birds and gators\, and then paddle easily back to Rotary Park.   \nTotal paddle length is about 5 miles. \nFor more information and to register: \nhttps://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001L2tFLIAZ
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/tampa-bay-super-bowl-paddle/
LOCATION:Rotary Park\, 5505 Rose Garden Road\, Cape Coral\, FL\, 33914\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boating,Clubs,Coastal & Wetlands,Holiday Events,Kayak & Canoe Trips,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Picnics & Lunches,Water Sports
ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Club Florida Chapter":MAILTO:sierraclubflorida@gmail.com
GEO:26.547549;-81.980379
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SUMMARY:Hillsborough River Holiday Boat Parade
DESCRIPTION:25th Annual Holiday Boat Parade sponsored by Friends of the Hillsborough River and the Tampa Bay Sierra Club \n\n\nSignup Instructions: All participants must register. \nBring: Battery operated lights to decorate your canoe\, kayak\, paddle board or boat; water; layers of clothing in case it is cool after sundown; a flashlight; your own vessel; a whistle; LIFE JACKETS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES \nSignup Restrictions: All participants must register and sign the Waiver \nAdditional Directions: We will gather at the Lowry Park Boat Ramp beginning at 5:00 pm to begin decorating boats so that we can launch at 6:00 pm. Canoes and kayaks lead the parade upstream past the Bird Street bridge at I-275 where the decorated boats will come and turn around and then lead the paddlers back to Lowry Park Boat Ramp. \nCancellation Policy: Heavy rain cancels \n\nFor more information and to Register: \nhttps://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001AJTEcIAP
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/hillsborough-river-holiday-boat-parade/
LOCATION:Lowry Park Boat Ramp\,\, 1204 W Flora Street\, Tampa\, FL\, 33604\, United States
CATEGORIES:Boating,Holiday Events,Kayak & Canoe Trips,Kids & Families,Water Sports
ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Club Florida Chapter":MAILTO:sierraclubflorida@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Little Manatee River State Park Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 4-mile hike exploring open prairies\, scrub and flatwoods.  We will learn about the habitats and pause for quotes to help us connect with the natural world. \nUsual hiking gear/apparel e.g. water\, hat\, sun protection\, mosquito protection\, closed toe shoes\, long pants recommended.\nOptional hiking sticks\, sunglasses. \nLevel: Moderate (About four miles) \nCost: State Park entrance fee\, $5.00 \nSignup Instructions: Register on website and sign waiver \nBring: water\, sun protection \nSignup Restrictions: limited to 4 to 6 folks \nAdditional Directions: meet at trailhead/canoe launch parking inside main park\, NOT North of the river \nCancellation Policy: Heavy rain cancels \nRegister here: \nhttps://act.sierraclub.org/events/details?formcampaignid=701Po00001HogrNIAR
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/little-manatee-river-state-park-hike/
LOCATION:Little Manatee River State Park\, 215 Lightfoot Road\, Wimauma\, FL\, 33598\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts, Music & Literature,Clubs,Coastal & Wetlands,Conservation & Ecology,Geology & Geography,History & Culture,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Organizational Meetings,Wildlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Club Florida Chapter":MAILTO:sierraclubflorida@gmail.com
GEO:27.6575623;-82.3740264
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SUMMARY:Suncoast Conservation Center
DESCRIPTION:We will be having a guided tour of the Suncoast Conservation Center and related facilities that will include learning about sea turtles that have been injured. We will see how they treat them so that they can be released back to their natural habitat. We will also see sea urchins\, new fish hatchery and learn about coral restoration. We will learn about their fish hatchery. After a short walk (about 30 minutes) we can view manatees. \n \nThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)\, in partnership with TECO and The Florida Aquarium\, presents Suncoast Youth Conservation Center (SYCC)\, located in sunny Apollo Beach. The 6\,000 square foot building offers indoor and outdoor classroom space and is the educational hub for the Florida Conservation and Technology Center. We provide exciting learning opportunities for youth and families while they participate in recreational outdoor activities along the eastern shore of Tampa Bay. \nCost: Free \nBring: Hat\, sunglasses\, water\, sunscreen\, comfortable shoes\, binoculars (optional)\, snack\, camera \nSignup Restrictions: Minors under 18 must be accompanied by their parent who must sign a Waiver as the child’s Guardian \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<<\n \nEvent Organizers:\nRocky Milburn\nrockymilburn@tampabaysierraclub.org\n813-966-9785\nJane Gibbons\ngibbjane54@gmail.com\n813-785-5560
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/suncoast-conservation-center/
LOCATION:Suncoast Conservation Center\, 6650 Dickman Road\, Apollo Beach\, FL\, 33572\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biology & Medicine,Clubs,Coastal & Wetlands,Conservation & Ecology,Husbandry,Kids & Families,Lectures & Seminars,Marine Life,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Reptiles & Amphibians,Threatened & Endangered Species,Wildlife,Youth Programs
ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Club Florida Chapter":MAILTO:sierraclubflorida@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:HIKE Cockroach Creek Greenway
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a 4 to 6 miles hike across open prairies\, flatwoods and some riverine hammock.  We will learn about the ecology\, habitats and pause for quotes to help us connect with the natural world. \nUsual hiking gear/apparel e.g. water\, hat\, sun protection\, and closed toe shoes.  Long pants recommended. If wet conditions continue we may need to cross knee deep creeks so wear wetable shoes \nVery limited parking will keep our group small.  There are no facilities.  Please sign the waiver on the electronic sign up.  You can check with the leader about number reserved and other questions. \nLevel: Moderate \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/hike-cockroach-creek-greenway/
LOCATION:Cockroach Creek Greenway\, 4110 Valroy Road\, Ruskin\, FL\, 33570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Backpacking & Camping,Clubs,Conservation & Ecology,Geology & Geography,Health & Fitness,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Various Sports,Wildlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Club Florida Chapter":MAILTO:sierraclubflorida@gmail.com
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UID:10009412-1757748600-1757761200@baysoundings.com
SUMMARY:Military Outing - HIKE Trout Creek
DESCRIPTION:This is the first on many Sierra Club Military Outings. \nThree hours of hiking in the Trout Creek site.\nPrepare for heat and relatively flat terrain with some periods of thick roots that may make high stepping necessary in certain parts. Much of the trail is shaded but some parts are not- at least one liter of water and a set of closed toe shoes are necessary. Encountering bikers is likely. \nBring: + Water\, at least one liter. 2 strongly recommended. + Wide-brimmed hat+ Sunscreen + Snack Optional: + Bug repellent + Rain coat \nSignup Restrictions: Former and Current Military Members. Must have closed shoes and at least one liter of water. \n>>> REGISTER HERE <<< \n 
URL:https://baysoundings.com/event/military-outing-hike-trout-creek/
LOCATION:Trout Creek Wilderness Park\, 12550 Morris Bridge Road\, Thonotosassa\, 33592\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Level,Backpacking & Camping,Clubs,Coastal & Wetlands,Conservation & Ecology,Native Flora & Fauna,Nature Tours & Hikes,Wildlife
ORGANIZER;CN="Sierra Club Florida Chapter":MAILTO:sierraclubflorida@gmail.com
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