Classes / Tours / Events
June 2026
Oysters at Work: How Vertical Oyster Gardens Help Our Waters Thursday, June 11th | 11 - 12 p.m. Event Description: Learn about oysters and the Vertical Oyster Garden (VOG) Citizen Science Program!
Volunteer Archaeology Lab Friday, June 12th | 1 - 3 p.m. Event Description: Join professional archaeologists for a hands-on lab to help clean, sort, and identify artifacts uncovered at Weedon Island.
Watershed Stories Workshop Saturday, June 13th | 10 - 1 p.m. Event Description: Join Suncoast Storytellers for a free three-hour watershed storytelling workshop.
Tiny Wildlife Experience Saturday, June 20th | 9:30 - 11 a.m. Event Description: Discover butterflies, bees, crabs, and other tiny wildlife on a relaxed, naturalist-led walk.
Why Snakes are Cool Saturday, June 20th | 10:30 - 12 p.m. Event Description: Discover why snakes are cool and have the opportunity to hold a live snake!
Family Fun: Watershed Explorations Thursday, June 25th | 10 - 11:30 a.m. Event Description: Discover why snakes are cool and have the opportunity to hold a live snake!
Flying into the Eye with NOAA Hurricane Hunters Saturday, June 27th | 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Event Description: Learn about the fascinating world of Hurricane Hunters, their role in storm prediction, and a few tips for storm preparations.
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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