Presented by Pinellas County Extension, Brooker Creek Preserve, and Weedon Island Preserve
May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Book Time at Brooker: Children ages 3 to 5 connect to the wonders of the natural world through a story and a craft, game or other hands-on activity. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Free; advance registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5757240060/eac2
May 2
Salty Topics – Sea Turtle Migrations: The Marine Science Speaker Series continues with an exploration of the sea turtle research of Dr. Peter Meylan, Eckerd College. Refreshments donated by Friends of Weedon Island. 6:45 to 8 p.m. Free; advance registration required. Weedon Island Preserve http://seaturtlemigrations2013-eac2.eventbrite.com/
May 4
Brooker Book Club: The book selected for discussion in May is Rose Cottage Chronicles – Civil War Letters of the Bryant-Stephens Families of Northern Florida. Advance registration is required as seating is limited. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Free. Brooker Creek Preserve http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4035520350
May 4, 18, 25
Brooker Creek Guided Hike: See how the land has changed over time and the ecological footprints left by those changes on this 0.75-mile walk. 9 to 10:30 a.m. Free; advance registration required. http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5757067544/es2005/?rank=2
May 4, 11, 18, 25
Weedon Island Guided Hike: Learn about the ecosystems and the early residents of Weedon Island Preserve while hiking the coastal uplands and the boardwalks through mangrove forests. 9 to 11 a.m. Free; advance registration required. http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5143077082/eac2
May 9, 23
Wee-Time at Weedon: This program is designed to introduce preschool children to the wonders of the natural and cultural world. This activity is recommended for ages 3 to 5. 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. Free; advance registration requested. Weedon Island Preserve http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5453024142/eac2
May 9, 23
Vegetable, Herb and Tropical Fruit Garden Tours at Florida Botanical Gardens: Learn about growing food and marvel at the eye-catching array of culinary, medicinal and aromatic herbs, trees and flowers. 9 a.m. to noon. Free; advance registration required. http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5280496106/eorg
May 10
Great Weedon Bird Quest: This hike is designed to take advantage of all levels of birding experience. Binoculars and bird guides are available. 8 to 10 a.m. Free; advance registration required. Weedon Island Preserve http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5202470730/eac2
May 10
Botany Hike: Join a Brooker Creek naturalist to explore the fascinating plants found on the preserve. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free; advance registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5757067544/eac2
May 11
Birds of Brooker Hike: Join us for a Beginning Bird Hike to learn how to identify common birds as we meander along a one-mile trail. 8 to 10:30 a.m. Free; advance registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5757151796/eac2
May 11
Exotic Species Day: Environmental scientist Cynthia Grizzle and natural resource manager Brian Pavlina will discuss plant and animal species that have invaded the Tampa Bay area. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free; advance registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5683778334/eac2
May 11
Bright Futures Ranger Naturalist Program Overview: The mission of the program is to provide a learning service opportunity fulfilling the Bright Futures requirements for youth ages 15 to 18 to build leadership skills and provide environmental awareness. 10 to 11 a.m. Free; advance registration required. Weedon Island Preserve, http://rangernaturalist-es2005.eventbrite.com/?rank=1
May 11
Pinellas Energy Efficiency Project–at Gulfport Library: Learn how much energy is wasted in the home every day, around the clock. Participants receive free equipment and materials to help cut energy costs, and save money each month. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free; advance registration at http://peep2013gulf.eventbrite.com
May 11
Orchids and Epiphytes of Brooker Creek Preserve: Explore the fascinating world of orchids and “air plants” found on Pinellas County’s largest nature preserve.:30 to noon. Free; advance registration required. Presentation to be held at Pinellas County Extension Services in Largo. www.eventbrite.com/event/5221946984.eorg
May 11
Going Coastal – Introduction to Fishing for Youth: Fishing poles, tackle, and bait will be provided during the program, but participants are welcome to bring their own fishing poles. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free; advance registration required. Weedon Island Preserve, http://youthfishing-eac2.eventbrite.com/
May 11
Rain Harvesting: Learn how to save rainwater in a recycled plastic barrel. 2 to 3 p.m. In this free class you will learn how to make and set up a rain barrel. A rain barrel will be given away at the class as a door prize. Oldsmar Public Library. (727) 582-2108; http://oldsmarclass.eventbrite.com
May 14, 28
Florida-Friendly Garden Tours: Enjoy a stroll through our garden of Florida-native and Florida-friendly plants. 9:00 a.m. Free; advance registration required. Pinellas County Extension, Largo. (727) 582-2109; www.eventbrite.com/event/5280297512/eorg
May 15
Pinellas Energy Efficiency Project–at Mirror Lake Library, St. Petersburg: Learn how much energy is wasted in the home every day, around the clock. Participants receive free equipment and materials to help cut energy costs, and save money each month. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Free; advance registration at http://mirror2013peep-es2005.eventbrite.com/?rank=2
May 15
Marine Compliance Assistance Workshop: The Clean Marina Program of the State of Florida, in cooperation with Pinellas County and Pinellas County Sea Grant partners, features this Clean Marina workshop. Marine scientists and environmental resource managers will present relevant topics, including coastal habitats, hurricanes and Tampa Bay through the years. 9 a.m. to noon. Free. Weedon Island Preserve, http://cleanmarina2013-eac2.eventbrite.com/
May 17
Forestry Hike: Join a local natural resources agent and hike along two miles of boardwalks and natural trails at Brooker Creek Preserve. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Free; advance registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve, http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4982942114/es2005/?rank=1
May 18
Weedon Photography Hike: Hike the preserve in search of that perfect photo. 8 to 10 a.m. Free; advance registration required. Weedon Island Preserve, http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5202306238/eac2
May 18
Celebrate Forest Day: University of Florida’s School of Forest and Resource Conservation specialists will present a wide variety of forest-related topics at Brooker Creek Preserve. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Free; advance registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve, http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5685122354/eac2
May 20
Pinellas Energy Efficiency Project–at Sanderlin Community Center: Learn how much energy is wasted in the home every day, around the clock. Participants receive free equipment and materials to help cut energy costs, and save money each month. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free; advance registration at http://peep2013sanderlin.eventbrite.com
May 22
Fertilizer/Pesticide BMPs (English): Training to obtain limited certification for urban landscape commercial fertilizer (LCULCF). BMP certification awarded upon passing the exam. Four FDACS pesticide CEUs provided. 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; lunch included. Advance registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve; www.eventbrite.com/event/4788300937&
May 22
The Wonderful World of Brooker Creek Preserve: Join Lara Miller, University of Florida/Extension natural resources agent, to learn about the fascinating plants, animals and ecosystems of the approximately 9,000 acres of preserve in the heart of Pinellas County. Recommended for adults. 2 to 3 p.m. Free; registration required. Garden Club of St. Petersburg, 500 Sunset Drive S., St. Petersburg. (727) 582-2603; www.eventbrite.com/event/5260233500/eorg
May 23
Roundup License Training - LCLM Training & LLO Review: This class provides training and testing necessary to obtain a limited commercial landscape maintenance (LCLM) license or as a review and testing for the limited lawn and ornamental (LLO) license. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; lunch included. Brooker Creek Preserve, 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs. (727) 582-2562; www.eventbrite.com/event/4782692161&
May 25
Wildflower Garden Club: Join the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve to get gardening hands dirty in the preserve’s wildflower garden. Bring garden gloves and hat. Morning snacks are usually provided. Free; advance registration required. 8 to 10 a.m. Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, http://www.eventbrite.com/event/5691956796
May 25
Guided Photography Hike: Following a brief classroom session, local photographers and master naturalists Karl and Kathleen Nichter will highlight the seasonal features that help participants capture the natural beauty of the preserve, participants will hike the boardwalk and trails looking for those shots that reflect the season. Recommended for adults and children 12 and older. 8:30 to 10 a.m. Free; advance registration required. Brooker Creek Preserve, http://www.eventbrite.com/event/4944911363
May 25
Flipping for Dolphins: Join Clearwater Marine Aquarium staff at Weedon Island Preserve to learn about their work with their four resident Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. The program includes dolphin behavior, animal care and training techniques, and the biography of each of CMA’s resident dolphins. Recommended for all ages. 10 to 11 a.m. Free; advance registration required. Weedon Island Preserve, http://flipppingdolphins-eac2.eventbrite.com/
Extension programs are open to all persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion or national origin.
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