Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center

09/04/2026

Are you visiting a Pinellas County park or preserve this September?

BEE a citizen scientist!🐝🌿🦋

Pinellas County is part of a nationwide effort called the Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz. Join us on our mission to track the health and diversity of our local pollinators! We need your help documenting as many species as possible🌸

Participating is easy:
📌Download the FREE iNaturalist app
📌 Take pictures of insects and flowering plants in Pinellas County
📌Upload them and the online community will help identify what you found

Let’s explore and learn more about our native pollinators together!

To learn more about how to use iNaturalist, visit the link below🔗
https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fhelp.inaturalist.org%2Fen%2Fsupport%2Fsolutions%2Farticles%2F151000170777-how-to-make-an-observation-with-the-inaturalist-mobile-app-video-tutorial%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAad1fP1T_dg2hk_8lF9pf1CiF8y_13s3TVRzxjQotySKuIRMjsA8VEwBZi-Hhg_aem_yl36ElJootcF24QZ85F09g&e=AUCSxDzLoUYduxLFKstmF4UG9RMklPyh2XoYAA4VTr1iIe3tAnnnV9vITLKTODHJbvEzxmi79-5FAYMvLVWZ6zk5mh6Q7aLMwpBHkTBpCfChkObRPm5EruNI1B8-BbrKjPkD7pQ

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09/01/2026

Weedon Island Preserve is joining parks nationwide for the Parks for Pollinators Bioblitz this September! We're on a mission to bring home 1st place and document as many pollinator species as possible.

Participating is easy:
📱 Download the free iNaturalist app.
📸 Snap photos of insect pollinators or flowering plants anywhere in Pinellas County throughout the month of September.
🌳 Upload them and the online community will help identify it!

Want to join a group Bioblitz? Meet us at these public events:
📍 Sept. 5: Raymond H. Neri Park
📍 Sept. 12: Patti Johnson Farm & Nature Preserve
📍 Sept. 19: Moccasin Lake Nature Park
Register here: explore.pinellas.gov

Let’s show the rest of the country what our community can accomplish! 🌸🦋

08/30/2026

September Programs are IN🤩🌱

Check out what’s happening at Weedon Island Preserve this month!

Naturalist Guided Tour | Saturday, September 5 | 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Experience Weedon Island on a naturalist-led tour, where participants can discover native flora and fauna and the island’s rich cultural history.

Horseshoe Crab Watch Training with FWC | Saturday, September 5 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Florida Horseshoe Crab Watch is a volunteer program where volunteers help collect, measure, tag, and release the crabs. Learn more at this info session.

Pollinator Pop Up | Sunday, September 6 | 11 – 1 p.m.
Step inside the center to learn about the life of a pollinator through interactive activities!

Vegetable Gardening with Master Gardeners | Thursday, September 10 | 11:30 – 12:30 p.m.
Join a Pinellas County Master Gardener and discover tried and true techniques to grow vegetables, herbs, and small fruit trees in our challenging Florida climate.

Volunteer Archaeology Lab | Friday, September 11| 1 – 3 p.m.
Join professional archaeologists for a hands-on lab to help clean, sort, and identify artifacts uncovered at Weedon Island.

Meet Miss America the Bald Eagle | Sunday, September 13 | 1 – 3 p.m.
Come meet Miss America, a juvenile Bald Eagle, and learn her extraordinary story!

Tot Time | Friday, September 18 | 11 – 12 p.m.
Pinellas County Vegetation Management offers a reading from an Eric Carle’s book. After reading, plant your own native plant seed through a guided activity to learn the important role native plants play in an environment.

Tiny Wildlife Experience | Saturday, September 19 | 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Discover butterflies, bees, crabs, and other tiny wildlife on a relaxed, naturalist-led walk, and participate in a Weedon Island bioblitz for parks for pollinators.

Meet a Master Gardner | Saturday, September 19 | 10:30 – 12:30 p.m.
Stop in to discuss all things plant related with UF/IFAS Pinellas County Master Gardeners!

Birds of the Estuary Art Workshop| Friday, September 25 | 1 – 3 p.m.
Discover the incredible birds of the estuary through a guided art workshop where you will create a beautiful piece to take home.

Register with the link below🔗
https://www.explore.pinellas.gov/pinellas/programs

08/26/2026

Did you know that Weedon Island Preserve has a monthly e-newsletter to keep you in the loop on programs and events??

🔗Connect with us here! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/C3zbSOq

08/18/2026

Protecting Our Humans & Wildlife
As we head back to school, it’s a good time to remind everyone that safe driving protects more than just people, it benefits wildlife that calls our parks and preserves home, too.

What can you do?
🚗 Follow posted speed limits—including within our parks and preserves.
👀 Stay alert and watch for people and wildlife.
📵 Put down the phone and keep your focus on the road.
🐢 Give gopher tortoises and other wildlife the time and space they need to safely cross. Never approach, feed, or disturb animals.

A little extra care behind the wheel can help keep our community safe and our wildlife protected. Slow down and stay alert.

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08/14/2026

Do you love seeing Swallow-tailed Kites?

Then JOIN US Saturday, August 22nd to learn about their incredible journey from Barb Walker of Tampa Bay Raptor Rescue, AND meet a live kite!

Swallow-tailed Kites | Saturday, August 22nd | 10:30am - 12:00pm

Register using the link below🔗
https://www.explore.pinellas.gov/pinellas/programs?programCategory=7577e441-7458-4c47-8f76-e5edb60514d1

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08/06/2026

Wanting to branch out? Walk through "A Maze of Watery Roots" with a Weedon Island park ranger this month!🌿🌊

This special guided hike explores the wonders of our mangrove ecosystems along the Tower Boardwalk trail🌱

A Maze of Watery Roots | Sunday, August 16th | 8:30 – 10 a.m.

Register at the link below! 🔗
https://www.explore.pinellas.gov/pinellas/program_categories

07/31/2026

Happy World Ranger Day!🌿🎉

Shoutout to the INCREDIBLE ranger teams that support our parks, preserves, and wildlife!

Their hard work protects natural spaces, like Weedon Island Preserve, so that all can enjoy. From maintaining over 8 miles of trails to helping our visitors explore safely, the Weedon Island ranger team plays a huge role in keeping this preserve flourishing and accessible.

Thanks to their dedication, we can continue to enjoy Pinellas County's parks and preserves🔆🌳

07/31/2026

August Programs are flying in! Check out what's happening at the History Center soon:

Naturalist Guided Tour | Saturday, August 1st | 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Experience Weedon Island on a naturalist-led tour, where participants can discover native flora and fauna and the island’s rich cultural history.

Ancient History Pop Up | Saturday, August 8th | 11 – 1 p.m.
Step inside the center and uncover the past with ancient artifacts, prehistoric fossils, and interactive activities.

Volunteer Archaeology Lab | Friday, August 14th | 1 – 3 p.m.
Join professional archaeologists for a hands-on lab to help clean, sort, and identify artifacts uncovered at Weedon Island.

Tiny Wildlife Experience | Saturday, August 15th | 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Discover butterflies, bees, crabs, and other tiny wildlife on a relaxed, naturalist-led walk.

A Maze of Watery Roots | Sunday, August 16th | 8:30 – 10 a.m.
Join a Weedon Island Preserve Park Ranger on a guided tour highlighting mangroves.

Swallow Tailed Kites | Saturday, August 22nd | 10:30 – 12:00 p.m.
Discover the incredible journey of Swallow-tailed kites that features a live bird encounter.

Register at the link below🔗

https://www.explore.pinellas.gov/pinellas/program_categories?fbclid=IwY2xjawTZjaRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFDdTducWRSdXRIY0xuMzJqc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiXi36zn-9iSKUBEiD3qA1FClbl86C0NKZG3XS4svvK8tlEabKI4xyuV8Dgx_aem_g642CrrlFXnEnyuLqqg8oQ

07/27/2026

We had a blast this ! 🎉 Thanks to all who visited us for our guided hike or helped us celebrate World Mangrove Day!

We love protecting and sharing our beautiful piece of Pinellas County. 💚
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