Annual Events / Programs

Annual Sponsored Events

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Archaeology Academy
March 28, 2020, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sponsored by Alliance for Weedon Island Archaeological Research and Education

Archaeology Academy at Weedon Island Preserve engages the public through presentations and hands-on activities. Come learn about the prehistoric people who made Weedon Island home. After the free presentations, tour Weedon Island by canoe, hike to an archaeological site, practice laboratory methods that archaeologists use, or tour the Preserve and learn all about the plants Native Americans used in everyday life. Recommended for all ages.

Annual Gopher Weedon Trail Run
October 24, 2020, 9 a.m.
Sponsored by Friends of Weedon Island Preserve

The Annual Gopher Weedon Trail Run sponsored by FOWI is an exciting 8k race through coastal uplands at Weedon Island. Tired of pounding the pavement on the same ole’ 5K race course? Go-pher something different and enjoy natural trails through one of Tampa Bay’s hidden gems! The Gopher Weedon Trail Run will take runners and walkers along a journey through native Florida habitats, including gorgeous views of Tampa Bay.

Archaeology Lectures Series
Third Thursday of the month
from September - April, 7 p.m.

Sponsored by Central Gulf Coast Archaeological Society

Join the Central Gulf Coast Archaeological Society (CGCAS) in partnership with the Alliance for Weedon Island Archaeological Research and Education (AWIARE) for this annual lecture series spanning diverse archaeological topics pertaining to the peoples who proceeded us here in Florida and the artifacts they left behind.

Check for dates here - Reservations required

Salty Topics
Lectures each month
from February - April, 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Sponsored by Friends of Weedon Island Preserve

Organized by UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant, Salty Topics is a marine research speaker series that explores a variety of marine subjects and how they relate to Tampa Bay.

Guest lecturers.

Check for dates here - Reservations required

Florida Stories
Last Sunday of each month
from January - April, 1 p.m.

o Florida Stories is a literary series that highlights authors from around the Sunshine State who tell stories of Florida's unique people, places, history, and culture. Authors will discuss one of their latest works and sign books for attendees. This series is free of charge through generous funding provided by the Friends of Weedon Island.

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Ongoing Weedon Programs & Classes

Archaeology Lab
Occurs one Friday per month, 10 a.m. l noon
Sponsored by Alliance for Weedon Island Archaeological Research and Education

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Ever wonder what archaeologists do with all that stuff they dig up at archaeological sites once the fieldwork is finished? At the Florida Public Archaeology Network Volunteer Lab, you can come find out for yourself! Learn all about how artifacts and other archaeological material get processed in the laboratory; so, we can use them to learn about the past. You will get the chance to sort through, identify, and wash artifacts and other material from real archaeological sites! All ages are welcome to participate or observe, children 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult.

Wee-Time at Weedon
Second Thursday of each month - Free
10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Sponsored by our Volunteers

This program is designed to introduce pre-school children to the wonders of the natural and cultural world. Every second Thursday of each month, children are treated to a variety of stories and hands-on activities that connect them to their environment. This activity is recommended for ages 3 to 5. Reservations required

Other available classes

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