Tag: conservation

Mother’s Day Bird Walk

Led by Christine Rowland, President of West Pasco Audubon

 

  1. please bring binoculars
  2. Weather-appropriate clothing (think moisture-wicking and light)
  3. Hiking boots or sneakers (closed-toe shoes!)
  4. Insect repellent and/or sunscreen
  5. Plenty of water

7:30 AM

5/14/23

Talk & Tour: NATURAL BURIAL

There’s a lot to know about

*NATURAL,

GREEN,

CONSERVATION

BURIAL OPTIONS…

come and learn.

All are welcome – for cremation ashes or full body burial*

Join Diana Brooks, Heartwood’s Director of Operations,

on SUNDAY DECEMBER 11th,

1:00 – 2:15 PM

This educational Talk & Tour will last 1 hour (with a 15 minute outdoor cemetery tour)
*Golfcart ride available!
Seminar style talk will be held inside the Welcome Center located at: 4100 Starkey Blvd.,
where complimentary refreshments are provided.
(Rain or shine!)
There will be no selling – only shared information.
***If you would prefer a one-on-one or private tour, call our office to schedule that for another day 727-376-5111
Call with questions
RSVP/ Seats are limited
(727) 376-5111
*OUTSIDE Tour portion will be brief and voluntary (please wear closed-toe shoes), approximately 10-15 minutes.
Located on Starkey Blvd, TRINITY/ODESSA/NEW PORT RICHEY

(PRIVATE TOUR) Talk & Tour: AFTER THE BURN

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 to reserve your spot in this
special invitation-only event.
If you have done so, thank you, we appreciate it!
If you want more information or have any questions,
please call or email us.
I look forward to sharing this magical experience of our
beautiful woods.
Thank you,
Laura Starkey
P.S. 
Heartwood Families: If you are unable to make this date, but would still like a tour, OR if you are unable to walk and would like a tour specially designed for your needs, please give us a call. We are more than happy to accommodate you the best we can. It is worth the effort to see this incredible feature of our Florida woods for yourself!

RX BURN (Gates closed!)

– IMPORTANT NOTICE –
Heartwood Preserve will be closed to all visitors
all day WEDNESDAY JUNE 1st
and until noon THURSDAY JUNE 2nd, 2022
for a Prescribed Burn.
*GATES CLOSED*
Our longleaf pine flatwoods ecosystem depends on the regular occurrence of fire. We are planning a Prescribed Burn WEDNESDAY 6/1. During the Burn, we will be closed to all visitors. No one except staff and crew is permitted to enter. This is for the safety of all. We will re-open by noon on THURSDAY. All activities will take the utmost care to not disturb our burial sites. This burn in particular will be for the PAW-PAW, BLAZING STAR & PALMETTO Areas.
Planning for our Prescribed Burn depends on weather conditions and other factors. We usually don’t know until the day before if we will burn, so your patience and flexibility are greatly appreciated. Weather also changes and can cause us to postpone last minute. If we don’t burn Wednesday due to weather, we will try again asap. Please check our Facebook page or give us a call to get the most up-to-date information on our closings. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Prescribed Fire (also called “Control Burn”) at Heartwood Preserve is authorized and assisted by the Florida Forestry Service (FFS) and managed by our own FFS certified prescribed burn manager and experienced burn crew. Pasco Fire Department is notified once we receive our FFS authorization on the day of the burn, and signs are posted along Starkey Boulevard to notify the public passing by.
Things to Know About Prescribed Fire
Prescribed Fire serves several ecological purposes.
  • Reduces the amount of “fuel” (branches, twigs, leaves) that can make fires burn too intensely
  • Converts organic matter into nutrients and minerals to be absorbed by the living plants
  • Stimulates new growth following the burn, providing food for wildlife
  • Maintains an open understory, exposing the soil to allow seeds to germinate, spurring new trees, shrubs and wildflowers.

Following our burn, we have planned 2 special tours of the burn area, (Private Tour for Heartwood Families 7/8/22 & Community Rx Burn Educational Tour 7/9/22) so you can see for yourself the amazing and transformative effects of nature’s most incredible of tools: fire.

If you want more information or have any questions, please call or email us. You can also check out our website to learn more about the importance of fire on this unique landscape. https://heartwoodpreserve.com/nature-preserve/
Thank you,
Laura Starkey
Posted: 5/31/2022

 

Talk & Tour: FIRE AND ICE (cream)

 

 

 

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 spot in this
special event.
If you have done so, thank you, we appreciate it!
If you want more information or have any questions,
please call or email us.
I look forward to sharing this magical experience of our
beautiful woods.
Thank you,
Laura Starkey

(virtual) Florida Native Plant Society’s 41st annual conference

Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS)

Heartwood sponsoring!

Join us for Florida’s premier event focusing on the preservation, conservation and restoration of our natural lands, ecosystems, and local communities.

#Conference

The theme is “Gateway to Florida’s Biodiversity.”

This year’s conference is virtual. Register now!

Please share the news about this important conference with your colleagues and neighbors.

Find out how YOU can help conserve our native plants and the pollinators and animals that depend on them.

A few highlights:

  • Adventures of a Transplanted Gardener:  Improving efforts to create gardens that truly benefit pollinators
  • Cutting-edge research
  • Enhancing Landscapes with Native Plants to Attract Wildlife
  • Why and how restoration matters
  • Lots of networking and advocacy opportunities with our Whova virtual platform!

Florida Native Plant Society (FNPS)

Earth Day: Stop by for a eco-friendly giveaway!

 

Make Earth Day Every Day

Earth Day was founded in 1970 as a day of education about environmental issues, and Earth Day 2022 will occur on Friday, April 22

Earth Day is a day when millions of people across the world come together to promote a cleaner, safer environment.

Heartwood will have giveaways, coffee, tea and yummy treats – so stop-in. Our office hours on Fridays are: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm.

 

 

 

 

 

Talk & Tour: Natural Burial

What is Natural Burial?pinecones

Natural Burial takes the environmentally friendly practice of a simple, traditional burial and advances that concept to promote a greener world by keeping land in its natural state.

Talk & Tour: Natural Burial

on Sunday, June 12th

11AM – 12PM

This educational Talk & Tour will last 1 hour.

Talk will be held inside the Welcome Center located at:
4100 Starkey Blvd., where complimentary refreshments are provided.

 

(Rain or shine!)

 

There will be no selling – only shared information.
If you are considering GREEN, ECO-FRIENDLY, NATURAL or CONSERVATION BURIAL –
cremation or full body ~ join us!
There’s a lot to know, and there are myths and misconceptions.
*OUTSIDE Tour portion will be brief and voluntary (please wear closed-toe shoes), approximately 10-15 minutes.
Call with questions (727) 376-5111

RSVP. Seats are limited.

 

Check this out before you come: conservation burial alliance

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Talk & Tour: NATURAL BURIAL

Talk & Tour:
What is Natural Burial?

Sunday

March 6th

11AM – 12PM

This educational Talk & Tour will last 1 hour.

Talk will be held inside the Welcome Center located at:
4100 Starkey Blvd., where complimentary refreshments are provided.

(Rain or shine!)

There will be no selling – only shared information.
If you are considering GREEN,
NATURAL or
CONSERVATION BURIAL –
cremation or full body – join us!
There’s a lot to know, and there are myths and misconceptions.
*OUTSIDE Tour portion will be brief and voluntary (please wear closed-toe shoes), approximately 10-15 minutes.
Call with questions (727) 376-5111
RSVP. Seats are limited.