Native Plants, Non-native Plants, Invasive Species -- what's the difference? Exotic and Invasive plants affect our flatwoods ecosystem by degrading our soil, leading to erosion that can lower the quality of our water. Some invasive species can outcompete many native species-- how do we prevent the infestation and spreading of invasive species? Come […]
Details Fall Morning Bird Walk Saturday 9/13/21 8am @Heartwood Preserve Experienced and New Birders Welcome Guided by: WEST PASCO AUDUBON An experienced birder from West Pasco Audubon Audubon will lead the walk Address: 4100 Starkey Blvd. Trinity, FL 34655 BRING: Water (no plastic bottles please!), Insect Repellant, Hat, Camera, Closed-toe shoes, a good attitude! […]
Talk & Tour: Our Special Longleaf Pine Flatwoods Ecosystem Meet our new Land Manager Joel DeAngelis at our next Talk & Tour, Dec. 4. With more than 20 years of experience taking care of Florida’s woods, Joel will share his knowledge of our special Longleaf pine flatwoods ecosystem. Whether you’ve attended other tours […]
Romance in the (ACHOO!) air Come to our Feb. 12th Talk & Tour, and learn about how pine trees... make baby pine trees. Hosted by Heartwood's Founder and Executive Director Laura Starkey & Land Manager Joel DeAngelis 9:00 AM Sat. 2/14 Wear: comfortable outdoor, weather-friendly/walking clothing & shoes (no open-toed shoes) Hats, […]
Learn about the non-venomous and venomous snakes and other reptiles that call these woods home. Hosted by Heartwood's Land Manager Joel DeAngelis Wear: comfortable outdoor, weather-friendly/walking clothing & shoes (no open-toed shoes) Hats, Sunglasses, Insect Repellent and Sunscreen encouraged Bring non-plastic water bottles please […]
AFTER THE BURN, EDUCATIONAL TOUR 2022 with Laura Starkey For Heartwood Families, Private event. Friday July 8th 6 PM – 8 PM 5 weeks post burn Come see the signs of new life already emerging! closed shoes required Long pants, water bottle & insect repellent recommended Refreshments & beverages provided Please call or email us […]
AFTER THE BURN, EDUCATIONAL TOUR with Laura Starkey COMMUNITY EVENT Saturday July 9th 1 PM 5 weeks post burn Come see the signs of new life already emerging! closed shoes required Long pants, water bottle & insect repellent recommended Refreshments & ice cream provided Please call or email us to reserve your […]
Led by Christine Rowland, President of West Pasco Audubon please bring binoculars Weather-appropriate clothing (think moisture-wicking and light) Hiking boots or sneakers (closed-toe shoes!) Insect repellent and/or sunscreen Plenty of water 7:30 AM 5/14/23
After the Burn Tour for Heartwood Family Members Friday, August 11 6pm - 7:30pm Refreshments provided 5 weeks post-burn Come see the signs of new life already emerging! CLOSED-TOE SHOES REQUIRED Long pants, a water bottle & insect repellent recommended Please call or email us to reserve your spot in this special […]
UPDATE: Due to this unseasonably dry summer, our wetlands are missing their characteristic "wet." The Cypress Dome Wetlands Talk & Tour is now a second After the Burn Tour This tour is open to the public. If you missed out on the opportunity last month, bring a water bottle & a friend to join Laura […]