November 1, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
UNDERSTANDING USES OF HERBS & SPICES- Join Mona Radler for an intoxicating class on using herbs and spices for all sorts of uses. Mona is a regular at the Saturday Morning Market and an expert on growing and using herbs, Cost: $15.00.
November 7th & 8th, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
ART ARBOR - The Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve present the 29th annual Family Festival. Bring the whole family for a weekend full of fun! Live Music, Free Guided Tours, Arts and Crafts, Wildlife Stage, Native and Butterfly Plants for sale, Green Stage, Children's Games, Kid's Crafts, Photo Contest Exhibit. Cost: $2.00 adults, $1.00 children
November 8th, 9:00 am
RACCOON RUN - A new addition to Art Arbor, this 5K run takes you on a scenic run through the preserve. Cost: 5K - $15.00, 1 mile run/walk - $12.00.
November 10, 7:30 pm
NATURAL HISTORY SPEAKER SERIES: "THE EFFECTS OF NOISE ON WILDLIFE" - Kyle Baker, Biologist explores the affects of noise on wild animals. Join him as he discusses how underwater noise affects marine animals and aerial noise affects some of the terrestrial animals found at our preserve. Cost: FREE!
November 11 & 18, 6 pm
HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS - Create Victorian era tree ornaments for your home or as gifts. All supplies included. Families encouraged, ages 7 and up. All minors must be accompanied by an adult. Cost: $10.00 per person per class.
November 14, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
PAPER MAKING FUN - Create beautiful, decorative cards, stationary, envelopes, and journal pages. You are limited only by your own imagination. Ages 8 and up. Cost: $5.00
November 14, 2:00 - 9:00 pm
PIONEER NIGHTS - Join Miss Emily for a fun-filled evening with a campfire and s'mores. Ages: 7 - 13. Cost: $25.00
November 15, 11:30 am
ALLIGATOR TOUR - This tour will open your eyes to the fascinating and mysterious life of the American Alligator. Space is limited to 15, call to reserve your spot! Cost: $3.00 Adults, $1.50 children.
November 17, 8:00 pm
NIGHT HIKE – GATORS, SPIDERS, AND FROGS...OH MY! Come join in on the fun. Space is limited to 15 people. Paid registration is required to guarantee a space. Cost: $3.00 Adults, $1.50 children
November 17, 6:30 pm
RAIN BARRELS -Have you ever thought "What a waste!" when you see the rain water pouring out of your gutter down spout and then down the street? Learn how to save that water in a recycled plastic barrel for later use. This water is safe for use on your potted plants, vegetable and herb gardens, and special plant collections. All attendees will receive set-up instructions and a reference booklet. If you would like one rain barrel for your household you may purchase it at the class. Cost: $5.00, Rain barrels are $32.10
November 21, 10:00 am - 4:00pm
SCOUT IT OUT - Spend the day with all levels of current Girl Scouts. Share in the activities. A joint venture between the Pioneer Settlement and the local scouting groups to recruit kids to join scouts. This fun-filled day lets you try out the scouting activities before you sign up! Located at the Pinellas Pioneer Settlement: 2900 31st Street South Cost: Free.
November 21, 9:00 - 11:30 am
CANOE LAKE MAGGIORE - Join trained canoe guides as we paddle from Lake Maggiore Park to Dell Holmes Park and back again, investigating the shoreline along the way. Meet at Lake Maggiore Park (MLK and 37th - 40th Ave S) Children must be 8 years old and all minors must be accompanies by an adult. Participants must register by Nov 20th. Cost: $10 per person or $20.00 per canoe; maximum 3 people per canoe.
November 21, 1:30 - 4:30 pm
ECO-ADVENTURES - Join naturalist and experiential educator Damon Chepren (Chep) for this five week series of outdoor discovery. Each day will include hands-on activities, nature exploration, challenge course elements, and being good stewards to our planet. This program will include one overnight camp out on the evening or our last regular meeting date, Jan 16. Meets also on Dec 5 & 19, Jan 2 & 16. Ages 8 - 13. Cost $80.00 residents.
November 21, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
NATURE'S ELEMENTS - A Saturday adventure with Damon "Chep" Chepren. Ages 4 - 7. Cost: $10.00.
November 21, 10:30 am
NATURE WALK - Enjoy a leisurely walk through the preserve with a Ranger. You will learn new facts about Florida's habitats and the animals that call our preserve home. Cost: $3.00 Adults, $1.50 children.
November 23 - 25, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
FALL CAMP - Join us for camp for three days. Several camps offered:
Jungle Boogie - ages 3 & 4
Young Naturalist - ages 5 & 6
Herpetology - ages 7 - 11
Pioneer - ages 7 - 13
See website for details:
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