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 […]
Talk & Tour: After the Burn Saturday, July 20 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Host: Laura Starkey Please join us on this special guided tour of our recent Prescribed Burn. Come see the signs of new life already emerging, just one month after the fire. Please RSVP so we have a headcount. Closed shoes […]
Meet the Manager of Heartwood Preserve, Diana Sayegh, for an Informational Talk & Tour about Natural, Green Burial Options. Saturday, August 17, 2019 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Educational session, no selling!) What is Heartwood Preserve? & Why? Pre-planning info & pricing will be handed-out. Q&A Short Tour of Preserve Refreshments Please RSVP (727) […]
Talk & Tour: Wildflower Walk Saturday, September 14, 2019 Join local plant expert Steve Dickman and Heartwood friends for this popular fall wildflower walk and see what’s blooming in the preserve. The Wildflower Walk will start at Heartwood Preserve’s Welcome Center, 4100 Starkey Boulevard, Trinity, 1.5 miles from SR 54. This walk will be one […]
Come for a visit Talk & Tour: Natural Burial is Saturday, February 22, 2020 @ 10:00 am with Diana, Heartwood’s Manager. This Talk & Tour will last 1 hour. Talk will be held in the Heartwood Welcome Center 4100 Starkey Blvd., where complimentary refreshments are provided. There will be no selling – only shared […]
CANCELED! Our March Talk & Tour is all about planting trees. This hands-on event will be led by Certified Arborist Joe Gross. Learn how to properly plant and care for trees and shrubs. Find out what a “root ball” is Plant a tree or shrub in one of our designated planting areas Learn why we […]
This event's date is now TBD due to COVID-19 Talk & Tour: SNAKES Appearance Habitat Behavior Native/Nonnative/Endangered Conservation and Management Threats Species Profiles & more! details to follow: Check back soon
Check back for more info soon! We have postponed this walk! Our guide for this Morning Bird Walk: Mary Keith - Mary Keith has been birding most of her life. She grew up in rural Pennsylvania where most weekends were spent in the state parks and woods. […]
What is a Death Doula? November 14 @ 1:00 pm FREE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR Doulagivers: A WORLDWIDE MOVEMENT Doulagivers is the New Specialized Area of Non-Medical Health Care that is being embraced worldwide. Death Doulas are also known around the world as: end of life coaches, soul midwives, transition guides, death coaches, doula to the dying, end […]
Talk & Tour: Bird Walk The cooler months are still a great time to find a variety of birds, especially here in Tampa Bay! Come spend the morning looking & listening for the various birds that can be found at Heartwood. This is open to all experience levels. Bring your binoculars if you have […]