Clearwater Audubon Society
The local chapter of the National Audubon Society conducts field trips to Florida’s
natural areas, supports local environmental education efforts and sponsors
environmental educators to Audubon training centers. Everyone is welcome.
• Mon., Jan. 8, Feb. 5, Mar. 5, Apr. 2
• 6:30-9 p.m.
• clearwateraudubonsociety.org
• A suggested donation of $1/person per meeting is appreciated.
Bird Walks
Take a guided hike on Moccasin Lake’s newly renovated nature trail while seeking
birds by sight and sound. Bring binoculars and field guides, if you have them.
• Sat., Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 3, Apr. 7
• Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center
• Meet in parking lot by 8 a.m.
• Free
Dr. Lynn’s Birding Basics Series
Join us for a birding beginner’s program series, designed for families with children
ages 8 and older (must be accompanied by an adult). Come to one or all; programs
are free.
Shorebirds of Florida’s West Coast
Everyone likes the beach and the birds are included. Learn the common and notso
common birds you find along our gorgeous shoreline.
• Sat., Jan. 27, 10:30 a.m.
Birds in Classical Music
This unique program will demonstrate how and why musicians used bird themes
in classical music.
• Sat., Feb. 24, 10:30 a.m.
The Florida Herb Society
Bring herb cuttings, seeds and plants
to swap along with your favorite herbal
delight to add to the tasting and herbal
swap tables.
• Tue., Jan. 16, Feb. 20, Mar. 20,
Apr. 17
• 6:30-9 p.m.
• Registration and herbal swap starts
at 6:30 p.m.
• Meeting starts at 6:45 p.m.
• Jan. 16: Herbal Teas, with Destini
Crosby.
• Feb. 20: Herbs for Stress, with
Linda Nash Stevenson.
• Mar. 20: Spring Cleaning Herbs
through the Ages, with Carol
Lorimer.
• Apr. 17: Growing Herbs in Florida,
with Dennis of D&D Growers.
• floridaherbsociety.com
• info@floridaherbsociety.com
• $1 suggested donation per session
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The Suncoast Herpetological
Society
Guest speakers share their expertise
on certain reptile breeds on a monthly
basis; some bring live animals. Learn
fascinating facts on husbandry and
diet, to threats of extinction and how
to protect these animals.
• Sat., Jan. 27, Feb. 24, Mar. 24,
Apr. 28
• 6-8 p.m.
• $1 suggested donation per person
• kingsnake.com/suncoastherpsociety
• Call 942-6700 or 479-7676 or
email suncoastherpsociety@gmail.com
Clearwater Chapter of Turtle and
Tortoise Club of Florida
The Turtle and Tortoise Club of
Florida, Clearwater chapter, assists in
conservation of all turtles and tortoises.
Each month, a speaker discusses topics
that emphasize education, conservation
and proper captive husbandry. The
group also conducts at least one field
trip, sometimes two, as a club.
• Sat., Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 10,
Apr. 14
• 7-9 p.m.
• $1 suggested donation per session
• Call Ralph Till at 515-7443
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., Jan. 3 (held at Pinellas
County Extension), Feb. 7, Mar. 7,
Apr. 4
• Feb. 7: Bruce Turley is a landscape
designer, the Florida Association of
Native Nurseries co-president, and
proprietor of Wilcox Nursery in
Largo. He will discuss the ABCs of
landscaping with native plants and
help you include native plants in
your design.
• Mar. 7: Freelance science writer
Dr. Tonya Clayton will speak
about “Sea Level Rise in Florida.”
Dr. Clayton is also the author of
“How to Read a Florida Gulf Coast
Beach,” published in 2012 by
University of North Carolina Press.
• Apr. 4: Ecologist Dr. Shirley
Denton will give a presentation on a
topic related to Florida native plants
and native plant communities.
• 7-9 p.m.
• pinellas.fnpschapters.org
• $1 suggested donation per session
Moccasin Lake Nature Park
Moccasin Lake Nature Park