Upcoming Event Calendar

Monthly Bird Surveys of the Pinellas Refuge Islands

Upcoming dates:

Dec 29 (full)

Jan 20

Feb 12

Dates subject to change based on wind and weather.

To sign up contact Barb at TampaBayRefuges@msn.com

Local Festivals

Come out and visit the Friends table at one of these great area events!

2025:

Jan 18 & 19 - Manatee Festival, Crystal River HQ

Feb 1  - Raptor Fest, Boyd Hill

July 12 & 13 - Shark Con, Tampa Fairgrounds - indoors

Aug 30 - Geckofest, Gulfport

Bird Stewards on Egmont Key

Volunteers are always needed to help us safeguard nesting birds on Egmont Key!  Learn more or sign up here: https://tampabayrefuges.org/bird-stewards

Docents at the Egmont Guardhouse. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: You get a complimentary ride to Egmont, work a few hours, and return in 5 hours. Contact   docents@tampabayrefuges.org for more info or help signing up. 

Ales & Wild Tails

Our monthly speaker series at the Ale & The Witch in downtown St. Petersburg. Event is held outdoors in the courtyard at 6pm. Stay for the bluegrass jam after!

Jan 8  - Joyce Kleen, retired Crystal River Complex Biologist, Manatees

Feb 12  - Dr. Beth Forys, Black Skimmers

March 12 - to be announced

Field Trips

Check back soon!