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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Buzz on Florida's Pollinators
DESCRIPTION:Moths\, flies\, mosquitos… You will be surprised at how many different pollinators there are in Florida! In this class we will explore how plants have adapted to ensure their flowers are pollinated\, why this is important\, and the diversity of pollinators in our state. \nThis webinar is recommended for adults and youth over 12. \nPinellas County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this class you are entitled\, at no cost to you\, to the provision of certain assistance. Prior to ten (10) business days before the class\, please submit your request to accommodations@pinellas.gov and weedonisland@pinellas.gov. In your request\, please include the date and title of the program you need accommodations for\, indicate that the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center is the program host\, and describe the specific accommodations you will need.
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SUMMARY:Pinellas County Bee City USA Bio Blitz
DESCRIPTION:Pinellas County has recently been recognized as a Bee City (County) by the non-profit Xerces Society for the Conservation of Invertebrates.\nPart of our commitment to foster a community that supports insect conservation is to engage citizens in the collection of data on the health of our insect populations.\nYou are invited to join others in the community for a fun\, citizen-science effort to record as many species of plants and insects at Eagle Lake Park on September 2\, 2023 from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.\nThis “Bio-Blitz” will give us an idea of the density and diversity of pollinators and the plants they depend on in one park in our county.\nEducators from the Brooker Creek and Weedon Island Environmental Education Centers will be on hand to get you started at the BioBlitz.\nYou can sign-up here to keep updated by email of any useful information before the event. Otherwise\, all are welcome to join us to start the Blitz at Shelter 3\, Eagle Lake Park\, 1800 Keene Road\, Largo\, FL 33771.\nFor the rest of September\, you can do your own bio-blitz in any Pinellas County Park by following some simple rules.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/pinellas-county-bee-city-usa-bio-blitz/
LOCATION:Eagle Lake Park\, 1800 Keene Road\, Largo\, 33771\, United States
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SUMMARY:Native Bee Walk at Weedon Island Preserve\, FL
DESCRIPTION:Weedon Island Preserve is a home for many species of Pinellas County’s native bees. The native bees on Weedon Island are found in a variety of sizes from tiny ones that are the size of a grain of rice all the way to huge bumble bees and carpenter bees. Join a staff naturalist for a walk around the grounds to look for these fascinating insects that contribute to our ecosystem in many important ways. \nThis walk is recommended for adults and youth ages 8 and up. All youth must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the program.\nSpots are limited for this program so registration is required.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/native-bee-walk-at-weedon-island-preserve-fl/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources":MAILTO:parks@pinellas.gov
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SUMMARY:Pinellas County Fall Wildflower & Pollinator Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Fall Wildflower and Pollinator Festival returns this year with a day of fun for the whole family! On Saturday October 7 from 9:00 to 4:00 you can celebrate Florida Wildflowers and the Pollinators that support us all. A native plant sale will feature vendors from our area with plants that are beautiful\, pollinator-friendly and best suited for our climate. Kid’s crafts will focus on make-and-take projects to support pollinators in our own yards and neighborhoods. There will be a Pollinator Encounter tent to experience these helpful\, harmless insects close-up\, thanks to our friends at the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville. Various organizations will be available to answer questions about growing wildflowers\, attracting pollinators\, and being a good friend to Nature in Pinellas County! Refreshments\, music and more await you at this free event. Pinellas County Wildflower and Pollinator Festival. Saturday\, October 7\, 2023. 9:00 – 4:00. Brooker Creek Preserve\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL 34688.
URL:https://beecityusa.org/event/pinellas-county-fall-wildflower-pollinator-festival/
LOCATION:Brooker Creek Preserve\, 3940 Keystone Road\, Tarpon Springs\, FL\, 34688\, United States
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