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
Saturday, May 2 9:00 - 10:30 amConnect to Nature Guided Hike: Enjoy a family friendly nature hike!
An escape to rejuvenate and connect with Mother Nature (a cradle for wilderness). Take an extra step with Anu (our new volunteer) to learn about habitat restoration and our resident species at BCP. Share some of your stories as a nature lover. This is a family friendly hike. We cover a loop of 0.75 mile trail observing the unique habitats of Brooker Creek.
Sunday, May 3 8:00 - 9:30 a.m.Bird Hike: Come out for this "early morning" walk in the woods to seek out the resident and visiting birds of Brooker. All levels of birders welcome. Meet in the main parking lot at 8am.
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.
Saturday, May 9 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.Native Bees: How NOT to overlook these hard-working environmental specialists!
Did you KNOW that there are over 300 different native bees in Florida? Did you KNOW that the European Honeybee is not one of them? That is just the tip of the Bee-berg and we are here to help you meet our overlooked and under-appreciated native bees! After a brief lecture, we will go on a bee-hunt to discover native bees, hard at work in the Preserve. Recommended for adults and youth ages 12+. Not recommended for families with younger children. Presented by James Stevenson, Education and Outreach Supervisor
Saturday, May 9 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!
Saturday, May 16 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.Nature's Hidden Wonders 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!
Friday, May 16 9:30 - 11:00 a.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, back for her 14th year at Brooker Creek!
Saturday, May 30 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Watershed Stories: A Place to Share Your Tampa Bay Water Memory Join this free, three-hour workshop where residents transform local water memories into true spoken stories. Suncoast Storytellers invites Tampa Bay residents to share true memories about local waters, storms, flooding, surfing, swimming, fishing spots, and shorelines! Participants will listen to sound pieces created from water data, reflect on personal experiences, and craft short spoken stories. Selected recordings become part of a permanent University of South Florida digital archive.
Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve ART GALLERY Plein Air
Exhibit on View: February 22nd, 2026 through April 26th, 2026. Saturday & Sunday 12-3pm, in the Auditorium.
Artists' Closing Reception: April 26th 1-3pm. More information: https://www.friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org/PAreg.pdf  Questions: 727-934-2680 or info@friendsofbrookercreekpreserve.org
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