Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center

Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center The Weedon Island Preserve is a Pinellas County-operated 3,190-acre natural area located on Tampa Bay. Both the Preserve and Center are free to visit!

The Cultural and Natural History Center is an educational facility that offers museum exhibits, interpretive programs, and visitor information. The Weedon Island Preserve Cultural & Natural History Center lies within the Weedon Island Preserve and is managed by Pinellas County government. The Center hosts museum exhibits and educational programs that interpret the natural, cultural, and archaeolog

ical history of the Preserve. Preserve Hours: Open daily, 7:00 a.m. to 15 minutes before sunset. Center Hours: Open Thursday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

06/17/2026

This juvenile Florida cottonmouth (venomous) was seen safely crossing our entrance road 🐍 Why? Well to get to the other side of course!

Did you know that cottonmouths are born with a bright greenish tail tip (like this little guy) which they use as bait to lure in prey?! As they grow into adults, this bright coloration fades and their overall color pattern darkens.

Learn more THIS Saturday at 10:30am in the Auditorium for a lecture all about snakes with George Heinrich. Including a chance to view and handle live snakes, the non-venomous kind. 💚

More info: https://buytickets.at/weedonislandpreserveculturalnaturalhistorycenter/2213822

The Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center will be closed this Friday, June 19th in observance of Ju...
06/14/2026

The Weedon Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center will be closed this Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.

The preserve will remain open from 7am to approximately 15 minutes before sunset.

The Center's outdoor restrooms near the parking lot and the pier restrooms will be open for use, as well.

Are you curious about snakes and what they might feel like? Or have you ever wanted to go on a hike to discover somethin...
06/13/2026

Are you curious about snakes and what they might feel like? Or have you ever wanted to go on a hike to discover something new?

Weedon Island Preserve has TWO separate programs next weekend that may be perfect for you!

Tiny Wildlife Experience | Saturday, June 20th | 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Discover butterflies, bees, crabs, and other tiny wildlife on a relaxed, naturalist-led walk🐝

Why Snakes are Cool | Saturday, June 20th | 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Discover why snakes are cool and have the opportunity to hold a live snake🐍

Spots are filling up quick, so be sure to register with the link in bio! 🔗

This weekend we had the honor of celebrating our Weedon Island Volunteers!! 💙Weedon Island Preserve is such a special pl...
06/10/2026

This weekend we had the honor of celebrating our Weedon Island Volunteers!! 💙

Weedon Island Preserve is such a special place because of the incredible hard work, energy, and time they pour into it. Whether they are greeting visitors at the front desk, leading a guided tour, or working behind the scenes to maintain the trails, they are the heartbeat of this preserve. We are so appreciative of this incredible team, we truly couldn't do it without them!

THANK YOU Volunteers!👏🎉

Ever wonder what it’s like to fly through the eye of a hurricane?! 🌀✈️No? Me neither... 🫣 The good news is that we don’t...
06/01/2026

Ever wonder what it’s like to fly through the eye of a hurricane?! 🌀✈️

No? Me neither... 🫣 The good news is that we don’t have to do it ourselves to find out! Join us on Saturday, June 27th at 10:30 AM to learn about the fascinating world of Hurricane Hunters and their crucial role in storm prediction.

We are thrilled to welcome back Commander Josh Rannenberg of NOAA, who will be sharing his firsthand stories and giving us expert tips for storm preparation this season!

🎟️ Admission is free, but space is limited! Grab your tickets here: https://buytickets.at/weedonislandpreserveculturalnaturalhistorycenter/2213824

Happy Sunday from Weedon Island Preserve☀ We hope you're enjoying your weekend as much as these birds on the boardwalk! ...
05/24/2026

Happy Sunday from Weedon Island Preserve☀ We hope you're enjoying your weekend as much as these birds on the boardwalk!

Keep an eye out for upcoming event reminders and come explore the preserve🌿

Check out our upcoming programs at the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural & Natural History Center🐝🌿🦋Oysters at Work: How V...
05/22/2026

Check out our upcoming programs at the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural & Natural History Center🐝🌿🦋

Oysters at Work: How Vertical Oyster Gardens Help Our Waters | Thursday, June 11th | 11 – 12 p.m.
Learn about oysters and the Vertical Oyster Garden (VOG) Citizen Science Program!
To register: https://VOGweedon.eventbrite.com

Volunteer Archaeology Lab | Friday, June 12th | 1 – 3 p.m.
Join professional archaeologists for a hands-on lab to help clean, sort, and identify artifacts uncovered at Weedon Island.

Watershed Stories Workshop | Saturday, June 13th | 10 – 1 p.m.
Join Suncoast Storytellers for a free three-hour watershed storytelling workshop!
To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzA6q8UtaBmtXTOUkM1BL5RsqDqILUYzGW_IQeGfUpTUyjgw/viewform

Tiny Wildlife Experience | Saturday, June 20th | 9:30 – 11 a.m.
Discover butterflies, bees, crabs, and other tiny wildlife on a relaxed, naturalist-led walk!

Why Snakes are Cool | Saturday, June 20th | 10:30 – 12 p.m.
Discover why snakes are cool and have the opportunity to hold a live snake!

Family Fun: Watershed Explorations | Thursday, June 25th | 10 – 11:30 a.m.
Celebrate Stormwater Stewardship Month with a watershed walk to explore, gather data, spot wildlife, and learn pollution prevention.
To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/family-fun-watershed-explorations-tickets-1989010486909?aff=odcleoeventsincollection

Flying into the Eye with NOAA Hurricane Hunters | Saturday, June 27th | 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Learn about the fascinating world of Hurricane Hunters, their role in storm prediction, and a few tips for storm preparations.

If not stated above, visit the link below to register! 🔗
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/weedonislandpreserveculturalnaturalhistorycenter

05/20/2026

🐝Happy World Bee Day!🌼

Today we celebrate the tiny pollinators like this sweat bee that make a huge impact on our ecosystems! Bees play a key role in keeping our world blooming, and this is a great time to recognize the importance of creating environments where pollinators can continue to thrive💛

05/15/2026

Check out this Great Black Digger Wasp visiting some Horsemint🌿

These solitary wasps are gentle pollinators, spending their days sipping nectar and hunting insects to provision their underground nests. Despite their size, they’re non-aggressive and rarely sting!

Are you interested in learning more about tiny wildlife like this? Join us tomorrow for our Tiny Wildlife Experience! This program occurs monthly, so stay tuned if you can’t make it🐝

Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026
Time: 9:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Location: Weedon Island Preserve Cultural & Natural History Center

Sign up with the link in below🔗
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/weedonislandpreserveculturalnaturalhistorycenter/2168167

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1800 Weedon Drive NE
Saint Petersburg, FL
33702

Opening Hours

Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+17274536500

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