Two Groups Coming Together for a Fun Day of Learning!

Friends of Pinellas Master Naturalists

and UF/IFAS Pinellas County Extension Master Gardeners

Helping Nature Grow in Our Urban Environment

Date: Thursday, February 8, 2018

Time: 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM

Location: Moccasin Lake Nature Park

2750 Park Trail Lane
Clearwater, FL 33759-2602

Invite more local wildlife into your backyard with tips from Urban Horticulture Extension Agent Theresa Badurek. Learn what animals want and need to thrive in your garden, yard, and neighborhood, plus how to provide plants in a beautiful way.

10:30 – 10:40  Welcome and Announcements

10:40 – 11:30  “Backyard Landscaping” Program

Theresa Badurek, UF/IFAS Pinellas County Extension Urban Horticulture Extension Agent and Master Gardener Coordinator

11:30 – 12:00  MLNP’s Live Birds of Prey – Help birds of prey survive our urban communities, Jeanne Murphy, UF FMNP Instructor, Wildlife Biologist

12:00 – 12:30  Optional – Bring your sack lunch to enjoy while visiting with other participants

12:30 – 1:30    Optional – Easy guided stroll on Moccasin Lake Park’s dirt trails and raised bridges. Approx. ¾ mile walk roundtrip to lake and back to building.

• Who Can Attend? Program is for all Florida Master Naturalist graduates, Master Gardeners and their guests.
• RSVPs Requested – Email Jeanne Murphy at jmurphy@sensingnature.com that you are coming and the # in your party.
• Questions? Contact Jeanne Murphy at 727-327-1345.

Speaker Bio: Theresa Badurek – University of Florida/IFAS Urban Horticulture Extension Agent and Master Gardener Coordinator, Pinellas County

Theresa Badurek’s program provides Pinellas County citizens with research-based, environmentally-friendly information on horticulture and landscape design. As the Master Gardener Coordinator, she works with the volunteer team to inspire, educate, and motivate existing and new Master Gardener volunteers.

Ms. Badurek’s educational background began with a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of Central Florida.  Her studies there were concentrated on botany and Florida ecosystems.  She then earned a master’s degree in landscape architecture at the University of Florida, where she focused on the use of sustainable design.

Learn how to help enhance your yard’s biodiversity while making it beautiful too. We are looking forward to seeing you!

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More Upcoming Dates to Save:

March 3, Saturday

Central West Region Florida Master Naturalist Program Workshop

Hosted by Friends of Pinellas Master Naturalists

9:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Host Site: Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr NE, St Petersburg, FL 33702

Field Trip: Fort De Soto Park (entrance fee)

Educational presentations, outdoor experience and networking opportunities!

RSVPs will be required. Details coming soon via email, Facebook, and on Friends’ website calendar!

• “Sea Level Rise in Florida with Natural Area Applications and Observations” by Dr. Tonya Clayton, contributing author “Sea Level Rise in Florida,” author “How to Read a Gulf Coast Beach,” and Florida Master Naturalist

• Rotating Guided Walks – topics include beach ecology, loving the wrack line, and wildlife viewing

March 21, Wednesday

Friends of Pinellas Master Naturalists Annual Meeting

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Host Site: Weedon Island Preserve, 1800 Weedon Dr NE, St Petersburg, FL 33702

• Brief Meeting with 2017 Summary

• Board Member Elections

• Nature-related Program

• Refreshments, Finger Foods & Silent Auction (bring an item, buy an item!)

• Open to all Members, FMNP grads and their Guests