Saturday, 12/15/18 10:00 AM Ground Yourself: Nature Walking Meditation We can get so caught up in life, work, holidays, our phones and devices. STOP. BREATHE. Take some time for YOU… Ground Yourself: Nature Walking Meditation at Heartwood Preserve is a one-hour "quiet-time" meditation walk in the woods, where you will experience the peace of the […]
Friends of Tampa Bay National Wildlife Refuges Join us for a special event: Saturday 1/19/19 10 AM National Wildlife Refuges: Americas Best Kept Secret This program, presented by the Friends of Tampa Bay National Wildlife Refuges, will explore the history of the National Wildlife Refuge system including important early sanctuaries in Florida, and […]
Where Have All the Cattle Gone?
Laura Starkey will share the history of her family,
the cattle ranch where she grew up,
and the formation of the J.B. Starkey Wilderness Park.
Thursday Feb 7th 7 AM Meet at Heartwood Preserve's Welcome Center. West Pasco Audubon Society will do a bird walk and Explore the cemetery. Diana Sayegh, Heartwood's Manager, will be available for questions about cemetery. Guided by: J Mike Kell Come Join us for this mid-week walk.
Talk & Tour: Flora of the Flatwoods Special Guest Host: Steve Dickman Flora of the Flatwoods walk will educate you on Heartwood’s longleaf pine, slash pine and scrub oaks. Come learn about how to identify different grasses and see what native plants are currently in bloom. Our Speaker and guide will be Steve […]
Saturday, April 6, 2019 9 AM - 10:30 AM Join Steve Contes in the Preserve, for a group Tai Chi class. Free! Any-Body, Any-Age. Steve Contes, Instructor and founder of the Chen Taiji Center / Travel New China began training in the martial arts over 50 years ago. Read more and learn about […]
Heritage Springs Garden Club Private Event Gates open normal, posted hours. Welcome Center will be closed for a private event/tour 11 AM - 12 PM. Wednesday 4/17/19.
How are you celebrating Earth Day this year? Do you love to Volunteer? Saturday morning, April 20th, we will be digging up and moving plants here at Heartwood. Come help & learn about Florida's beautiful native plants and wildflowers in bloom. Have fun with other Heartwood Family and Friends. Your RSVP is appreciated. We will provide water […]
Talk & Tour Why Do We Burn the Woods? Our longleaf pine ecosystem depends on the regular occurrence of fire. We are planning a Prescribed Burn within the next few months. Learn about the importance of Prescribed Fire from Laura Starkey, Heartwood’s Executive Director, Land Manager & “Burn Boss”. Saturday May 11 9:00 - 10:30 AM Come learn how Fire […]
An Introduction To Yoga In this one-hour presentation we will briefly examine the traditional eight-limbs of yoga towards a practical understanding of its modern application. Additionally, we will demonstrate pranayama (breath exercises), asanas (postures), and simple meditation techniques. This is an all-levels class and can benefit anyone, regardless of their mobility. Your host will be […]