Talk & Tour November 30, 2017 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM The Gopher Tortoise Heartwood Preserve invites you on this educational, guided hike to learn about the keystone gopher tortoise – with Special Guest Host: Anne Sylvester. Anne is a Florida Master Naturalist. For the past 10 years she has taught Environmental Education […]
Meditation & nature are fantastic ways to ground yourself, connect and get some exercise, in the beautiful natural surroundings of Heartwood Preserve. We will start with a walk in the woods along Heartwood’s nature trails and footpaths listening to the wildlife and all it offers. After our mindful walk in nature we will have a […]
Memorial Day Holiday Monday, May 28, 2018 (All day) Our Welcome Center will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. Preserve Gates will be open normal, posted hours. Thank You ~
Talk & Tour: Autumn Rebirth 9:00 AM September 22nd Come see the re-green! Saturday, September 22 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Please join us on a tour of our recent Prescribed Burn. Come see the new life emerging mere months after the fire. Learn about Heartwood's controlled burn program. Thank you for your RSVP so we have a headcount. Closed […]
Get Out of Your Own Head Meditation Walk Get out of your own head during this walking meditation at Heartwood Preserve This is a FREE one-hour “quiet-time” meditation walk in the woods, where you will experience the peace of the outdoors. Enjoy the smells, sight of a flower, sounds of birds, feeling of the breeze. […]
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 […]
July 11th 7:30AM HOSTED BY: west pasco audubon BRING: WATER binoculars if you have them CLOSED TOED SHOES! LOCATION: 4100 Starkey Blvd. TRINITY (727) 376-5111 to RSVP
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 […]
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