Moccasin Lake Nature Park
Clearwater Audubon Society The Florida Herb
Summer 49
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 6, June 3, July 1, Aug. 5
• 6:30-9 p.m.
• clearwateraudubonsociety.org
Bird Walks
Take a guided hike on Moccasin Lake’s
nature trail while seeking birds by sight
and sound. Bring binoculars and field
guides, if you have them.
• Sat., May 4, June 1, July 6, Aug. 3
• 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
This program provides an introduction
to a popular hobby. Get started in bird
identification.
• Sat., May 25
• 10:30 a.m.
Birds in Classical Music
This unique program will demonstrate
how and why musicians used bird
themes in classical music.
• Sat., July 20
• 10:30 a.m.
Shorebirds of Florida’s West Coast
Many people enjoy the beach, and so
do birds. Learn the common and notso
common birds you find along our
gorgeous shoreline.
• Sat., Aug. 24
• 10:30 a.m.
World Migratory Bird Day with the
Clearwater Audubon Society
Experience a live bird exhibit and
program.
• Sun., May 11
• 10 a.m.-noon
Society
Bring herb cuttings, seeds and plants
to swap along with your favorite herbal
delight, and then enjoy monthly
lectures and workshops.
• Tue., May 21, June 18
• 6:30-8:15 p.m.
• Registration and herbal swap start at
6:15 p.m.
• Meeting starts at 6:45 p.m.
• thefloridaherbsociety.weebly.com
• May 21: herbalist Janice Neuzel
will speak about herbs and how to
construct a herbal first-aid kit.
• June 18: Linda Nash Stevenson,
president of the Florida Herb
Society, will demonstrate how to
make hydrosols from plants in your
own kitchen. A potluck dinner and
elections will be held.
Suncoast Herpetological Society, Inc.
Guest speakers share their expertise
on certain reptile and amphibian
breeds on a monthly basis; some bring
live animals. Learn fascinating facts
on husbandry and diet, to threats of
extinction and how to protect these
animals. The group offers presentations
with live reptiles and amphibians to
schools, clubs, etc., teaching responsible
pet ownership, conservation and
preservation through education.
• Sat., June 22, July 27, Aug. 24
• 6-8 p.m.
• kingsnake.com/suncoastherpsociety
• Call 942-6700 or 479-7676 or email
suncoastherpsociety@gmail.com
Moccasin Lake Nature Park
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