This event is co-sponsored by Pinellas County Department of Environmental Management, Keep Pinellas Beautiful and the Southern Estuary Association. Guided Nature Walks at Weedon Island Explore the fascinating natural and cultural history of Weedon Island Preserve on a nature walk led by members of TBEP s Community Advisory Committee. Weedon Island is located in northeast St. Petersburg on Tampa Bay. Participants will use nets and buckets to explore the marine life of Tampa Bay. Program will be held from 10 a.m.-noon at the Education Station, located on the entrance walkway for The Pier in downtown St. Petersburg .
Children are welcome, and donations are appreciated to help fund continued educational programs.
Storm Drain Marking Pinellas homeowners and community groups are invited to mark storm drains in their neighborhood to discourage dumping of oil, grease, chemicals and yard clippings into streams, lakes or Tampa Bay. All equipment and instructions are provided free of charge from the Pinellas County Department of Environmental Management. The markers contain an anti-pollution message, and are glued to storm drains in subdivisions, apartment complexes, or condominiums. This year's Bay Mini-Grant program attracted 23 applicants. The next Mini-Grant cycle will occur in Fall 2001.