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
Tag: nature walk
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
Talk & Tour: Invasive Species
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 and learn with your Host Michael Terry. Mike works with the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) to prevent the spread of invasive plant species.
Originally from Missouri, Mike has lived in Florida since he was 13 years old. Michael is a Senior Vegetation Management Specialist. For 36 years he has been working with, identifying and treating Aquatic and terrestrial invasive/exotic species. He works with SWFWMD Properties including: Starkey Wilderness Preserve, Upper Hillsborough, Alston Tract, Cypress Creek, Connerton Trail, Annutteliga Hammock and Green Swamp East.
Mike’s job also includes working with control burns and managing wildfires.
Please RSVP by calling (727) 376-5111
BRING:
- Bring a camera to photograph species so you can later identify.
- Water (no plastic bottles please)
- Hat.
- Insect repellent.
- Sunscreen.
- Closed-toe shoes
- all ages welcome!
Heartwood Preserve
4100 Starkey Blvd.
Trinity FL 34655
Talk & Tour: BIRD WALK
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
December Morning Bird Walk
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 some.
Talk & Tour HOST:
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. She has lived and birded in Florida since 1992. Her degrees have nothing to do with birds (Chemistry and Food Science), but they have supported a life of work around the world where she managed to watch birds as well. She is retired from the University of Florida Extension Service and now has more time to lead bird walks for the Tampa Audubon Society, watch birds, monitor eagle nests and wading bird colonies, count Florida Scrub Jays, help organize the Florida Birding and Nature Festival, and participate in Christmas Bird Counts. She is currently serving as the President of the Tampa Audubon Society.
Location:
HEARTWOOD PRESERVE
4100 Starkey Blvd., Trinity 34655
Cost of Event:
FREE
To follow COVID-19 guidelines, group size is limited and pre-registration is required by 4pm the day prior to an event. To register, contact Samantha: (727) 376-5111 OR admin@HeartwoodPreserve.com
Wear: Wear lightweight clothing that offers protection from the sun, closed-toe shoes & insect repellant
MORE INFO: Our MEET UP Page
Get Out of Your Own Head: Meditation Walk
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. Disconnect from your devices and rise above the hustle and bustle and begin your day focused, centered, and connected with nature and yourself.
Your Guide: Justin Martz
is a 200 hour graduate & teacher-trainer at JivaPatha School of Conscious Yoga and House of Light Yoga in Spring Hill, FL. He teaches professionally throughout the nature coast, focusing on the roots of yoga as a philosophical tradition which incorporates both metaphysical theory and practice of disciplined breath, physical movement, and cognition. Justin is an active member of the Heartwood Burial Crew & Heartwood Family.
**BRING: Yoga mat or towel, water bottle, insect repellent.
Please wear closed-toed shoes.
Please register in advance and let us know you’re coming by emailing info@HeartwoodPreserve.com or by calling Heartwood’s Welcome Center at
727-376-5111.
Sunday, December 15, 2019 @ 10:00 AM
4100 Starkey Blvd., Trinity
Heartwood’s Meet-Up Page