Upcoming Event Calendar
Monthly Bird Surveys of the Pinellas Refuge Islands
Upcoming dates:
April 23 (full)
May 16
June 16
July 9
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:
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!
Check back for dates next fall!
Field Trips
Check back soon!
Hurricane Recovery Update - Reopening Notice
Egmont Key National Wildlife Refuge is now open, though all structures in or near the lighthouse area and within the private property of the Pilots Compound remain off limits. Significant damage remains from recent hurricanes, please exercise caution while visiting the refuge and obey all posted warnings and direction by Service staff and Law Enforcement Officers.