Moccasin Lake Nature Park
Winter l Spring 47
Hukyu Bonsai Society
Learn the art and techniques of bonsai.
• Sat., Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 10,
Apr. 14
• 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., Jan. 9, Feb. 13, Mar. 13,
Apr. 10
• 7-9:30 p.m.
• facebook.com/groups/
pinellasbeekeepers
• pinellasbeekeepers.buzz
• $1 suggested donation per session
Build a Beehive
Honeybees play an important role
in providing all our planet’s food.
You can make your own Langsroth
beehive with the help of the Pinellas
Beekeepers Association for $120 (or
$100 for PBA members). Whether
you purchase a hive or not, learn
how modern-day beekeepers use to
house bees. Purchasing a hive requires
a pre-order by contacting board@
pinellasbeekeepers.com.
• Sat., Feb. 17, 1-4 p.m.
• Space is limited. Register at pinellas.
fnpschapters.org.
Educational
Programs
Natives for Newbies
Learn the fundamental principles of
landscaping with natives and some
of the most popular native plants for
central Florida landscapes.
• Sat., Jan. 20
• 10 a.m.-noon
• Space is limited
• Register at pinellas.fnpschapters.org
• 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., Mar. 24, July 28, Nov. 24
• 2-5 p.m.
• Free
St. Pete Astronomy Club – the Solar
System
A member of the St. Pete Astronomy
Club will lead you through the Solar
System and then answer questions
about our celestial neighborhood.
• Thu., Jan. 18
• 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• stpeteastronomyclub.org
• Call 793-2976 for details
• Free
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., Feb. 10, 1-5 p.m.
• Sat., Apr. 28, 1-4 p.m.
• Moccasin Lake Environmental
Education Center
• centralflorida.cherokee.org
• $1 suggested donation per person
Chainwheel
Drive:
Nature Discovery
on Two Wheels
Trail Rides
Enjoy yourself during this casual ride
along the beautiful Ream Wilson Trail.
Ride with an experienced cycling guide
on a paved trail in the shade of the tree
canopy along scenic waterways, taking
in the sights of birds and wildlife at
Kapok Park.
• Fri., Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 9,
Apr. 13, 9-11 a.m.
• Meet at the Long Center (west side
of practice field)
• chainwheeldrive.com
• cycling@chainwheeldrive.com or
call 441-2444
• Free
Archery
Children ages 6-17 can learn the basics
of archery.
• Sat., Jan. 6, Feb. 3, Mar. 3, Apr. 7
• 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
• $7 (W) / $8 (W/O)
Ninja Camp
Participants will learn the ninja
philosophies of respect, discipline and
self-defense.
• Fri., Feb. 2, Apr. 6
• 6-9 p.m.
• $25 (W) / $28 (W/O)
Intro to Kayaking by Osprey Bay
Classroom Seminar
Learn the basics of kayaking in the
classroom and on the water in this free,
dynamic two-day program.
• 2750 Park Trail Lane
• Thu., Jan. 1, Feb. 15, Mar. 1, Apr. 12
• 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Kayaks on the Water
Demonstration Cliff Stephens Park
• 600 Fairwood Ave.
• Sat., Jan. 13, Feb. 17, Mar. 3, Apr. 14
• 11 a.m.-noon
• ospreybay.com
Moccasin Lake Nature Park