Classes / Tours / Events
May 2026Story Time & Craft: Mr. Mosquito Put on His Tuxedo Date: Friday, May 1, 2026 Time: 10 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Location: Weedon Island Preserve Cultural & Natural History Center Event description: Pinellas County Mosquito Control offers a reading from Barbara Olenyik Morrow's book Mr. Mosquito Put on His Tuxedo. After reading, attendees can create their very own mosquito through a guided craft activity and interact with an "Insect Zoo Lab" where they can observe live insects. Recommended Audience: Pre-K through Kindergarten.
Turtle Talk: Shining a Light on Sea Turtle Safety Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026 Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: Weedon Island Preserve Cultural & Natural History Center Event description: Join experts from the National Wildlife Federation for a talk on sea turtles that call Florida's coast home. Find out how you can be a part of the solution to keep our beaches safe this nesting season.
Naturalist Guided Tour Date: Saturdays, May 2 & 9, 2026 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Weedon Island Preserve Cultural & Natural History Center Event description: Experience Weedon Island on a naturalist-led tour, where participants can discover native flora and fauna and the island's rich cultural history.
Volunteer Archaeology Lab Date: Friday, May 8, 2026 Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Weedon Island Preserve Cultural & Natural History Center Event description: Join professional archaeologists for a hands-on lab where volunteers can help clean, sort, and identify real artifacts uncovered at Weedon Island.
Tiny Wildlife Experience Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 Time: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Location: Weedon Island Preserve Cultural & Natural History Center Event description: Discover the beauty of Weedon Island's tiniest wildlife on a relaxed, naturalist-led walk to observe butterflies, bees, crabs, and other invertebrates.
Summer Camp 2026
Herpetology Summer Camp Date: June 15-18, 2026 (four-day camp) Time: 9 am - 4 pm each day
Event Description: Back for its 18th year, this popular, hands-on, science-based nature day camp is designed for children with a strong interest in nature. Campers will explore the fascinating world of amphibians and reptiles side-by-side with herpetologist George L. Heinrich. Through up-close encounters with a variety of animals, such as gopher tortoises, frogs, lizards, and snakes, campers will learn about the ecology and conservation of amphibians and reptiles
Registration form is available in the Ed Center or by using this link: Download Registration Form
Sponsored by Heinrich Ecological Services. Contact George L. Heinrich at (727) 599-1843 or by email for more information.
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