Special Events Moccasin Lake Nature Park St. Petersburg Astronomy Club – Fall 53 the Solar System A member of the St. Petersburg Astronomy Club will take you through the solar system and then answer questions about our celestial neighborhood. • Thu., Sept. 7 • 6:30-7:30 p.m. • stpeteastronomyclub.org • Call 793-2976 for details • Free Tropical Fish Show & Exhibit The local chapters of the International Betta Congress and the American Killifish Association are proud to announce the first joint show and competition at the Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center. Many types of Bettas and Killifish not traditionally seen in local pet stores will be displayed for public viewing. Judging will occur in the morning. This is the event’s third year at Moccasin Lake. • Sat., Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Sun., Oct. 1, noon-4 p.m. • Moccasin Lake Environmental Education Center • Free St. Petersburg Astronomy Club – Star Party Astronomy is the scientific study of the contents of the universe -- stars, planets, comets, asteroids, galaxies, space and time as well as its history. Even a casual observer can enjoy the wonders of our universe. The St. Petersburg Astronomy Club will present a brief introduction to what stargazing is about, and then we’ll go outside to peer through telescopes at some truly cosmic stuff. • Fri., Oct. 27 • 7-9 p.m. • stpeteastronomyclub.org • Call 793-2976 for details • Free Fall Herbal Fair Join us and the clubs that make Moccasin Lake their home with a festival that promises fun for all ages. There will be workshops, presentations, music, food and more. Parking will be available along the road outside the park. This event celebrates the 45th anniversary of the Florida Herb Society. • Sat., Nov. 11 • 10 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free Halloween Enchanted Forest at Moccasin Lake The evening program includes a nonscary guided tour of the nature trails with stations along the way to learn about owls, bats, snakes, scorpions and insects. The evening ends with toasting marshmallows around a campfire and drinking "bug" juice. • Sat., Oct. 28 • 7-9 p.m. • Family-friendly event • Free
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