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., May 1 (meetings will reconvene in October) • 6:30-9 p.m. • clearwateraudubonsociety.org • A suggested donation of $1/person per meeting is appreciated. Summer Film Series • Mon., June 5, July 3, Aug. 7 • 6:30 p.m. • 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., May 6 (bird walks will resume in October) • 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. Birding 101 Your introduction to the fastest growing hobby worldwide. Get started in bird identification. • Sat., May 27, 10:30 a.m. Shorebirds of Florida’s West Coast Everyone likes the beach and the birds are included. Learn the common and not- so-common birds you find along our gorgeous shoreline. • Sat., June 17, 10:30 a.m. Birds in Classical Music Sit back and enjoy music and bird songs. Explore bird songs in classical music. • Sat., Aug. 19, 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., May 16, June 20 (no meetings in July or August) • 6:30-9 p.m. • Registration and herbal swap starts at 6:30 p.m. • Meeting starts at 6:45 p.m. • floridaherbsociety.com • info@floridaherbsociety.com • $1 suggested donation per session 52 MyClearwater Suncoast Herpetological Society Each month, a Suncoast Herpetological Society speaker discusses a herpetological topic of interest. • Sat., May 27, June 24, July 22, Aug. 26 • 6-8 p.m. • kingsnake.com/suncoastherpsociety • $1 suggested donation per person Clearwater Turtle & 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., May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12 • 6:30-9:30 p.m. • $1 suggested donation per session • Call Mark Kirshner at (352) 340-6619 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., June 7, July 5, Aug. 2 (May meeting at Boyd Hill in St. Petersburg) • 6:30-9:30 p.m. • July 5: Habitat Restoration Empowered by the Tampa Bay Community, with Rachel Arndt • Aug. 2: Perico Preserve Restoration Project in Bradenton, with Damon Moore of the Manatee County Natural Resources • pinellas.fnpschapters.org • $1 suggested donation per session Hukyu Bonsai Society Learn the art and techniques of bonsai. • Sat., May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12 • 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., May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8 • 6:30-9:30 p.m. • facebook.com/groups/ pinellasbeekeepers • pinellasbeekeepers.com • $1 suggested donation per session Nature Programs Nature Programs
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