Classes / Tours / Events
Thursday, November 21 at 2:00 p.m.Kitchen Botany (webinar) You may know more than you think about botany from everyday interactions with plants in the kitchen. Join us for a live webinar with botanical educator James Stevenson that will explore where our fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices really come from and how many of them were domesticated from wild plants. Register today
Thursday, November 21 at 12:30 p.m.Wading Birds Photography Tour Search for wading birds along the coast of Weedon Island and learn wildlife photography techniques. A brief classroom session before the tour will teach participants about the wading birds found at the Preserve, as well as nature photography techniques specific to the wildlife and seasonal variations of Weedon Island. Register today
Saturday, November 23 at 9:30 a.m.Naturalist Guided Tour Join us for a guided hike through the mangrove and upland ecosystems of Weedon Island Preserve. Learn about the coastal environment, native wildlife, and early history of the Preserve. Register today
Friday, December 6 and 20 at 10:30 a.m.Tot Time Families of pre-school aged children are invited to explore the wonders of the Weedon Island Preserve! Every class will have a different theme with activities that focus on Florida-specific flora and fauna or history. Register today
Friday, December 6 at 1:00 p.m.Volunteer Archaeology Lab Learn how artifacts and other archaeological material get processed for study in this volunteer lab led by professional archaeologists with the Florida Public Archaeology Network. Participants will sort through, clean, and identify artifacts and other material from real archaeological sites. This Lab is recommended for adults. Register today
Saturday, December 7, 21, & 28 at 9:30 a.m.Naturalist Guided Tour Join us for a guided hike through the mangrove and upland ecosystems of Weedon Island Preserve. Learn about the coastal environment, native wildlife, and early history of the Preserve. Register today
Saturday, December 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.V.O.G.s and Eggnog Join us for our second annual VOGs and 'Nog celebration with fun activities for all ages! Create vertical oyster gardens (VOGs) for the community and become a "VOG VIP" in Gulf Shellfish Institute's community science project! You can become an "Estuary Educator" by painting one and bringing your masterpiece home to show your friends. Participants that have access to hang an unpainted VOG can become "Shellfish Scientists" or "Oyster Ambassadors" to help contribute to ongoing research in the bay. Holiday refreshments will be provided. Register today
Thursday, December 19 at 11:00 a.m.Wading Birds Photography Tour Search for wading birds along the coast of Weedon Island and learn wildlife photography techniques. A brief classroom session before the tour will teach participants about the wading birds found at the Preserve, as well as nature photography techniques specific to the wildlife and seasonal variations of Weedon Island. Register today
Thursday, December 19 at 2:00 p.m.The Life of a Dead Tree (webinar) It has been said that a dead tree supports more biodiversity than a live tree! Join us for a live webinar with botanical educator James Stevenson that will explore what happens when a tree meets its end. From initial decomposers to larger opportunists, a dead tree becomes a "hive" of activity until it is reduced to sawdust. Register today
Pinellas County Extension is proud to offer a variety of educational and interpretive programs for the public at the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center. The goal of these programs is to empower citizens to make informed decisions about natural and cultural resources.
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