Nature Programs
Winter l Spring 49
Planting Florida Fruit Trees
It is amazing the variety of fruits we
can grow in our back yards. Learn how
to properly plant them for successful,
organic and edible gardens.
• Sat., Apr. 7, 1-3 p.m.
• $10 (W) / $11 (W/O)
Fruit Trees of Florida
We can grow everything from peaches,
pears, apples to kumquats and figs. It
is amazing the variety of fruits we can
grow in our back yards. Eat fresh fruit
from many trees in just a year or so. It's
a great time to plant them, so get them
now.
• Sat., Jan. 20, 1-3 p.m.
• $15 (W) / $17 (W/O)
How to Successfully Care for &
Maintain Your Edible Gardens
Learn the secrets of proper and easy
maintenance gardening. It is easier
than you think. Learn how to properly
plant them for successful, organic and
edible gardens.
• Sat., Feb. 18, 1-3 p.m.
• $10 (W) / $11 (W/O)
How to Prune Fruit Trees for
Optimum Production
Learn how to properly trim trees and
bushes and open up branches to let
sunlight in to ripen fruit. You will
discover how to prune fruit when small
to ensure large and delicious fruit,
which branches to remove to keep trees
healthy, and which tools to use. Bring a
pruner if you have one. This workshop
will start indoors and move outdoors,
so dress appropriately.
• Sun., Jan. 7, 1-3 p.m.
• Sat., Jan. 27, 1-3 p.m.
• $10 (W) / $11 (W/O)
Spring Planting
Learn what you can plant in the spring
here in Florida.
• Sun., Mar. 11, 1-3 p.m.
• $10 (W) / $11 (W/O)
Summer Planting
Many people say it’s too hot to grow
anything in the summer. That is not
true. Learn what grows well in the
summer here in Florida.
• Sat., Apr. 28, 1-3 p.m.
• $10 (W) / $11 (W/O)
Eat Healthier For Less
Watch this video and participate in a
discussion on how to shop for healthy
food and save money.
• Sat., Feb. 24, 1-3 p.m.
• $10 (W) / $11 (W/O)
5 Steps to Avoid Alzheimer’s
Learn five simple things you can do to
keep your mind more alert by using
fresh herbs.
• Sat., Mar. 17, 1-3 p.m.
• $10 (W) / $11 (W/O)
Using Herbs Fresh from the Garden
Learn how to use herbs fresh from the
garden and the benefits of them.
• Sat., Apr. 14, 1-3 p.m.
• $10 (W) / $11 (W/O)
Perennial Edibles
Learn about plants that you can grow
that will live for years and are delicious
to eat and healthy for you.
• Sun., Apr. 15, 1-3 p.m.
• $10 (W) / $11 (W/O)
The Moccasin
Lake Environmental
Education Center’s
Birds of Prey
Specialists bring live birds of prey
to various Clearwater parks to allow
visitors a close-up look at these
magnificent birds.
• Sat., noon-1 p.m.
• Jan. 6, Lake Chautauqua, 2671
Enterprise Road, meet in equestrian
parking lot
• Feb. 3, Cliff Stephens Park, 600
Fairwood Ave., meet in parking lot
• Mar. 3, Kapok Park, 2950 Glen
Oak Ave. N., meet in parking lot
• Apr. 7, Lake Chautauqua, 2671
Enterprise Road, meet in equestrian
parking lot
Philosophy in the Park
Join us for a free series on philosophy,
led by St. Petersburg College associate
professor, Dr. Melissa Coakley. Explore
essays and class readings from the
Second Edition of “Philosophy: Basic
Readings,” edited by Nigel Warburton.
A limited number of texts will be
available to borrow. Register early to
secure a copy. No prerequisites are
required; the series is open to anyone.
• Wed., 6:30-8:30 p.m., Moccasin
Lake classroom
• Mar. 14 - What is Philosophy?
• Mar. 21 - Moral Philosophy
• Mar. 28 - Political Philosophy
• Apr. 11 - Philosophy of Science/
Philosophy of Mind
• Apr. 18 - Philosophy of Art
• Register by calling (813) 507-9592
or emailing mmcoakle@mail.usf.edu
Ethics in Popular Culture
Interested in pop culture? Join the St.
Petersburg College Clearwater Ethics
in Action Club for a lively presentation
and discussion about ethics in popular
culture. This event will encourage
conversation about elements from
movies, television shows, comic books
and music. Refreshments will be
served. This event is open to all (but
is not particularly recommended for a
very young crowd).
• Fri., Feb. 9, 7-9 p.m.
• Free
• Call Dr. Melissa Coakley at
(813) 507-9592 with questions
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