Upcoming Event Calendar

Monthly Bird Surveys of the Pinellas Refuge Islands

Upcoming dates:

Dec 13 (2 spots left)

Dec 29 (space limited to experience birders for CBC)

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!

2024:

Nov 30 & Dec 1 - Shopapalozza, St Petersburg

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 (will resume in October 2024)

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!

Dec 11  - to be announced

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!