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Weedon Island Preserve - " A Place to Remember"

Weedon Island Preserve is an expansive

3,195-acre natural area located on Tampa Bay. This coastal system, comprised of aquatic and upland ecosystems, is home to numerous species of native plants and animals, an educational facility and a rich cultural history. Indigenous peoples occupied this site for thousands of years. Today, the preserve protects this wide diversity of natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. Weedon Island Preserve is also a well-known birding and fishing site. More about us and see our visitor map.

Free Admission at the Preserve and Cultural & Natural History Center! - Donations Welcome

Preserve Highlights

Cultural & Natural History Center Exhibits, hands-on displays, programs and classes. more	Guided Tours / Nature Hikes Guided hikes, birding and photography tours. more	Calendar / Classes Yearly events sponsored by our partners. more	Management Plan Coastal environment, aquatic and wetland ecosystems. more

Boardwalks / Trails Exhibits, hands-on displays, programs and classes. more	History / Archaeology History began with prehistoric peoples more	Prehistoric Canoe Excavated ancient dugout canoe from the shoreline. more	Preserve Ecosystems Aquatic and upland ecosystems, native plants/ animals. more

Upcoming In-Person Classes and Tours:

Interested to learn about wild Florida and Weedon Island? Attend one of our upcoming tours or in-person programs on such topics as native wildlife and plants, Florida’s ecosystems, archaeology, cultural history and more. Programs are hosted by the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center.

Keep in Touch with Weedon Island Preserve:

Learn about classes, camps, events, and other news pertaining to the Weedon Island Preserve and the Cultural & Natural History Center in the Preserve's monthly newsletter. Sign up now