Moccasin Lake Nature Park
Fall 47
Tampa Bay Turtle & Tortoise
Society
The Tampa Bay Turtle & Tortoise
Society assists in conservation of
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., Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10
• 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.
• Wed., Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7,
Dec. 5
• 7-9 p.m.
• pinellas.fnpschapters.org
• $1 suggested donation per session
Hukyu Bonsai Society
Learn the art and techniques of bonsai.
• Sat., Sept. 8, Oct. 13, Nov. 10,
Dec. 8
• 10 a.m.-noon
• facebook.com/hukyubonsaisociety
• $1 suggested donation per session
Safety Harbor Gardening Club
There’s a lot to learn about gardening.
This group presents educational
programs on a variety of gardening
topics. For members, there are field
trips and other special programs.
• Wed., Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 21,
Dec. 19
• 10 a.m.-noon
• safetyharborgardenclub.weebly.com
• $1 suggested donation per session
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., Sept. 14 & Oct. 12,
8:30-10:30 a.m.
• Fri., Nov. 9 & Dec. 14, 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., Sept. 1, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1
• 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., Oct. 5, Dec. 7
• 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., Sept. 13, Oct. 18, Nov. 15
• 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Kayaks on the Water
Demonstration Cliff Stephens Park
• 600 Fairwood Ave.
• Sat., Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17
• 11 a.m.-noon
• ospreybay.com
Kayak Fishing by Osprey Bay’s
Ken Odum
Classroom Seminar
Ken will bring a rigged kayak and share
his expertise in outfitting and fishing
from a kayak.
• 2750 Park Trail Lane
• Tue., Sept. 4, Oct. 9, Nov. 6,
Dec. 4
• 6:30-7:30 p.m.
• ospreybay.com
Special Events
Tropical Fish Show & Exhibit
The International Betta Congress and
American Killifish Association are
proud to partner for the fourth tropical
fish show and exhibit. Some bettas and
killifish not traditionally seen in local
pet stores will be on display. Judging
will be held before the exhibit opens
at 11 a.m. Learn about these species
of fish and how to care for them at
home as well as breeding practices and
techniques.
• Sat., Oct. 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Sun., Oct. 14, noon-4 p.m.
• Free
2nd Annual Herb Fair
Join us and the clubs that make
Moccasin Lake their home with a
festival that is fun for all ages. Enjoy
workshops, presentations, music, food
and more. This event marks the 46th
anniversary of the Florida Herb Society.
• Sat., Dec. 1
• 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
• Free
Moccasin Lake Nature Park
/pinellas.fnpschapters.org
/hukyubonsaisociety
/safetyharborgardenclub.weebly.com
/chainwheeldrive.com
/ospreybay.com
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