Brooker Creek PreserveBrooker 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 Preserve's many ecosystems.
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Upcoming Programs at Brooker Creek PreserveRegistration is required for all programs, hikes, events, and webinars. Register by using the links provided. For the most up to date information regarding a program, please call our front desk at 727-453-6800, or email us at brookercreek@pinellascounty.org
EVERY Thursday 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.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, meet inside the Exhibit Hall! Registration is not required for Book Time, just show up with your kiddo! This program is led by Brooker Creek Volunteers.
Friday, June 6 10:30 - 11:30 p.m.Family Fun Friday: Watershed Explorations In celebration of Stormwater Stewardship Month, join Pinellas County Environmental Management staff and UF/IFAS Extension for a Walk in the Watershed at Brooker Creek Preserve! This program will be a combined environmental educational program and guided hike. We will investigate our local watershed, explore the flow of water, collect water quality data from Brooker Creek, take a short hike along the boardwalk to spot wildlife, and learn about ways we can all contribute to the cleanliness of our waterways. Everyone has a part to play when it comes to stormwater pollution prevention! Intended for families with children ages 7 and up. Registration is required. Presented by Lara Milligan, Pinellas County Natural Resources Agent for UF/IFAS Extension.
Saturday, June 7 10:30 - 12:00 p.m.Twenty Years of Photography at Brooker Creek Preserve Join Karl and Kathleen Nichter as they show and discuss their photography taken over the past 20 years at Brooker Creek Preserve. They will discuss hows and whys of the photograph: lens, cameras, and techniques, along with suggestions on achieving similar results. The photographs discussed are also hanging in the gallery, so the final print form can be seen, with printing, paper, and framing choices.
Saturday, June 14 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.Sleep in Saturday Hike Sleep in on Saturday morning and join us for a family friendly walk in the Preserve with a volunteer hike guide!
Wednesday, June 18 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.Webinar- Native Bees and Me Celebrate National Pollinator Week with us! Florida is home to over 300 species of native bees. The honeybee is not one of them. We will explore our oft-overlooked native bees, their critical role in healthy ecosystems and how we can provide a welcoming habitat for these harmless insects. Recommended for adults and youth over 12. Presented by James Stevenson, Education and Outreach Supervisor.
Friday, June 20 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.Giving Tree Drum Circle - Youth Program Rising K-5th graders are invited to join a group drum circle and create fun and unique beats under the direction of the renowned team at Giving Tree Music. This unique opportunity is brought to you by the East Lake Community Library, and hosted by the Brooker Creek Preserve.
Saturday, June 21 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.Hidden Wonders Nature Walk This family-friendly nature hike will take you on an exploration of the wet and dry habitats of "Our Wildest Place." We will investigate some interesting plants and animals that call Brooker Creek Preserve home. Everyday reveals new natural wonders to enjoy, join us!
Saturday, June 21 10:30 - 12:00 p.m.Frogs! Do you know why frogs are so important to our world, and how by saving them, we save the environment? Explore challenges frogs are facing, as well as some ways that ordinary people of all ages can help. Learn about our very own Florida frogs, and maybe even croak in a human frog chorus! Program suitable for all ages. Join Avalon Theisen, the young founder of Conserve It Forward, Inc. for Florida Frogs!
Monday, June 23rd - Friday, June 27th from 9:00a.m. - 3:30p.m.2025 ECO Educator Workshop Join us as we celebrate our 13th annual offering of Exploring Environmental Education Curriculum Options (ECO) Educator Workshop! The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Extension Pinellas County's Natural Resources Agent has teamed up with St. Petersburg College, College of Education Professor to offer this nationally award-winning, week-long environmental education workshop for pre-service elementary & ESE education students, current elementary & ESE teachers, and non-formal educators. Note: Middle school educators are welcome to participate as well! The aim of this workshop is to provide participants with tools and information to interpret the natural world and impart the need for resource conservation to their audience. Using local, state, and national curricula correlated to Florida Standards, participants will be given activities and resources to help foster environmental knowledge and good environmental stewardship in their students. Each day will feature different environmental subjects and professional speakers will be brought in to provide background knowledge to participants. Workshop sessions will conclude with a reflection and an evaluation of the day's activities. Certificates will be awarded for the completion of specific portions of the training as well as a final certificate of completion. Curriculum taught each year is different, so if you have participated in the past, you can participate again for a whole new educational experience!
Friday, June 27 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.Moth Night After a brief lecture, we will venture into the night to find moths of many sizes and colors, all attracted to our artificial lights. This evening experience is best for adults and children over 12.
Registration is required. Space is very limited. Once registered, please check your confirmation email for important details on where to meet.
Saturday, June 28 9:00 - 12:00 p.m.Bio-Blitz at Eagle Lake Park Pinellas County has recently been recognized as a Bee City (County) by the non-profit Xerces Society for the Conservation of Invertebrates. Part of our commitment to foster a community that supports insect conservation is to engage citizens in the collection of data on the health of our insect populations. You are invited to join others in the community for a fun, citizen-science effort to record as many species as possible of plants and insects at Eagle Lake Park on June 28th. This "Bio-Blitz" using the iNaturalist phone app (free) will give us an idea of the density and diversity of pollinators and the plants they depend on in one park in our county. Educators from the Brooker Creek and Weedon Island Environmental Education Centers will be on hand to get you started at the BioBlitz. You can sign-up here to keep updated by email of any useful information before the event. Otherwise, all are welcome to join us to start the blitz at Shelter 3, Eagle Lake Park, 1800 Keene Road, Largo, FL 33771 from 9:00am - 12:00pm.
Twenty Years at Brooker Creek Preserve - Photography by Karl and Kathleen Nichter
Exhibit on View: May 10th, 2025 through July 27th, 2025. Saturday & Sunday 12-3pm, and some Fridays - please call, volunteer dependent. In the Auditorium.
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