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Brooker Creek Preserve

Happy Holidays!

The Education Center will be closed December 24, 25, 31, and January 1
The Preserve and Trails will be closed on December 25

Brooker Creek Preserve is approximately 8,700 acres, and the largest natural area in Pinellas County. It consists primarily of forested wetlands and pine flatwoods. Bordered by dense urban development, the Preserve provides both a unique refuge for native flora and fauna, as well as an opportunity for citizens to explore the natural beauty of wild Florida. The Preserve also serves to protect a significant portion of the Brooker Creek Watershed. A complex of hiking and equestrian trails provide visitors an opportunity to explore the Preservels many ecosystems.

Free Admission! - Donations Welcome

Preserve Highlights

Environmental Education Center Exhibits, displays, programs and classes. more	Guided Tours & Nature Hikes Guided tours are by reservation only. more	Annual Events / Programs Yearly events sponsored by our partners. more	Management Plan Water supply, watershed, natural resources more

Boardwalks & Hiking Trails Scenic boardwalks, hiking and horse trails available. more	Preserve Wilderness Area Largest natural area in Pinellas County more	Exhibits & Trail Signs Help visitors understand natural Florida more	Preserve Ecosystem Four different ecosystems represented more

Brooker Creek Preserve Videos - Publications - Gift Shop - Visitor Map

Upcoming Webinars and Events

Webinars listed below take place via Zoom. Registration is required.

EVERY Thursday 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.

In person: Book Time at Brooker
Connect children to the wonders of the natural world through a nature related story & a craft to follow! Geared toward 3 to 5 year olds. Register today!

Wednesday December 8 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Zoom Webinar: More Than Mushrooms--the Unsung Heroes of the Fungus Kingdom: Fungus are neither plant nor animal but have characteristics of both! Meet some of the more unusual types that surround us every day. Splash cups, blue velvet spread and chocolate tube slime are among those you will meet in this class for adults and youth over 12. Note: this class will NOT address edible wild mushrooms. Presented by James Stevenson. Register today!

Friday, December 10 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Greening up the Holidays: Make your holiday a little more eco-friendly, using some of our “greener ideas.” Drop in and visit our Greener Holidays Table for ideas and tips on sustainable decorating and gift giving during December. On Friday, December 10, Meredith will be demonstrating some eco-friendly crafts for the holiday—great green ideas for gift giving and festive decorating.

Thursday, December 16 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Zoom Webinar: Botanical Science for Beginners: How do plants work? How do they interact with the environment? How do they defend themselves? We will investigate the fascinating and complex Plant Kingdom in an introduction to Botanical Science. This program is recommended for adults. Presented by UF/IFAS Extension Specialist, James Stevenson, hosted by Weedon Island Preserve. Register today!

Six Upcoming Guided Hikes can be found on Eventbrite.

Special Programs, Classes and Events:

Pinellas County Extension

Brooker Creek
Preserve Calendar

Offers a variety of educational and interpretive programs for the public. The goal of these programs is to empower citizens to make informed decisions about natural and cultural resources. Center programs interpret the natural and cultural history of the area in order to demonstrate the balance between our needs and the needs of natural Florida.