Moccasin Lake Nature Park
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.
• No meetings are scheduled at the
park. Check website below for more
information.
• clearwateraudubonsociety.org
38 MyClearwater
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., Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5
• Moccasin Lake Nature Park
• Meet in parking lot by 8 a.m.
• Free
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 and then enjoy monthly
lectures and workshops.
• Tue., Sept. 15, Oct. 20, Nov. 17,
Dec. 15
• 6:30-8:15 p.m.
• Registration and herbal swap start at
6:30 p.m.
• Meeting starts at 6:50 p.m.
• thefloridaherbsociety.weebly.com
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 and
teaches responsible pet ownership,
conservation and preservation through
education.
• Sat., Sept. 26, Oct. 24
• 6-8 p.m.
• kingsnake.com/suncoastherpsociety
• Call 942-6700 or email
suncoastherpsociety@gmail.com
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. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14
• 7-9 p.m.
• Call Ralph Till at 515-7443
Florida Native Plant Society
This group welcomes all who want to
learn about native plants and explore
natural areas.
• Wed., Sept. 2, Oct. 7, Nov. 4
• 6:30-8:30 p.m.
• pinellas.fnpschapters.org
Hukyu Bonsai Society
Learn the art and techniques of bonsai.
• Sat., Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14,
Dec. 12
• 10 a.m.-noon
• facebook.com/hukyubonsaisociety
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. 16, Oct. 21, Nov. 18,
Dec. 16
• 9:30 a.m.-noon
• safetyharborgardenclub.weebly.com
Friends in Focus Photography Club
of Clearwater
Moccasin Lake is the home of
Friends in Focus Photography Club
of Clearwater. Enjoy presentations,
learning workshops, field trips and
more.
• Thu., Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19,
Dec. 17
• 10 a.m.-noon
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/clearwateraudubonsociety.org
/thefloridaherbsociety.weebly.com
/suncoastherpsociety
/pinellas.fnpschapters.org
/hukyubonsaisociety
/safetyharborgardenclub.weebly.com
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