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Moccasin Lake Nature Park Pinellas Native Plant Society This educational and recreational club is for those interested in native plants. The program addresses native plant topics at meetings. • Wed., Sept. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6 (to be held offsite) • 6:30-9:30 p.m. • Sept. 6: Sandhill Plant Communities by Craig Huegel. Sandhill is characterized by widely spaced pine trees with sparse deciduous oaks and moderate-todense groundcover of grasses, herbs and low shrubs. Sandhill occurs on the rolling topography and deep sands of the southeastern U.S. coastal plains. • Oct. 4: Native Plants are for the Birds, by Arnie Rutkis. To provide for birds in your landscape, consider their migration patterns, life cycles and plants they need. • pinellas.fnpschapters.org • $1 suggested donation per session Hukyu Bonsai Society Learn the art and techniques of bonsai. • Sat., Sept. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9 • 10 a.m.-noon • facebook.com/hukyubonsaisociety • $1 suggested donation per session Pinellas Beekeepers Association Inc. Learn how important bees are for pollination of food sources and advantages that honey and hive products have for our health. • Tue., Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12 • 6:30-9:30 p.m. • pinellasbeekeepers.com • facebook.com/groups/ pinellasbeekeepers • $1 suggested donation per session 50 MyClearwater Educational Programs Methods & Techniques of Beekeeping Learn the very basics of what is involved with modern beekeeping with bee expert, Barnabas Bela. • Sat., Sept. 23, 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Free History of Beekeeping Look at the journey from hollow logs to the beehives of today. • Sat., Oct. 21, 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Free Native Bee Species and Floridan Pollination Are you aware of the more than 300 species of bees that are found in Florida? Here’s a chance to find out more about these incredible insects with bee expert, Barnabas Bela. • Sat., Nov. 18, 12:30-1:30 p.m. • Free Moccasin Lake Reptile Days Join us for a day of reptile encounters. Learn about this amazing group of animals, ask questions and don’t forget your camera! This program is brought to you by the Suncoast Herpetological Society and the Clearwater Chapter of the Turtle and Tortoise Club of Florida. • Sat., Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Nov. 25 • 2-5 p.m. • Free Frogs & Toads of Florida Learn about Florida’s frogs and toads, while building an inviting frog habitat for your yard. See them during a live animal viewing. • Sat., Sept. 16, 10-11:30 a.m. • Sat., Dec. 16, 10:30-noon • $7 (W) / $8 (W/O) Beautiful Butterflies of Florida Learn about and see stunning images of Florida’s fabulous collection of butterflies and moths, followed by a peaceful walk through Moccasin Lake’s butterfly garden. • Sat., Sept. 30, 10-11:30 a.m. • $3 (W) / $4 (W/O) Venomous & Non-venomous Snakes of Florida Safety first! Be aware of the animals living around you. Learn about Florida’s venomous and non-venomous snakes to help keep you and your family safe. • Sat., Oct. 7, 10-11:30 a.m. • $2 (W) / $3 (W/O) Lizards & Salamanders of Florida Learn about reptiles and amphibians in a special talk on Florida’s lizards and salamanders. • Fri., Nov. 17, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • $2 (W) / $3 (W/O) Invasive & Native Species of Florida Learn about native, invasive and introduced species of Florida. Learn about several different plants and animals, how they got here, what they do, and what we can do. • Thu., Dec. 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m. • $2 (W) / $3 (W/O) Cherokee Nation Meetings are held every other month in Tampa Bay. Anyone who is interested in learning about the Cherokee people, history and culture is welcome to attend. Enjoy a potluck lunch at the meetings, so please bring a dish. • Sat., Oct. 21, Dec. 16 • 1-4 p.m. • Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center • centralflorida.cherokee.org • $1 suggested donation per person Beginners Bonsai Workshop Enjoy an introductory talk on bonsai and then start the hands-on styling and potting of a bonsai. This workshop includes a tree, bonsai pot, bonsai soil, trimming scissors and personalized instruction from one of our members of the Hukyu Bonsai Society. • Sat., Oct. 14 • 10 a.m.-noon • $15 payable to the Hukyu Bonsai Society • Family-friendly event Educatio Program Beekeepi th involv e •• Moccasin Lake Nature Park


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