1. Thursday

   May

   23

   1:00pm

   Summer Gardening

   Sweetwater Organic Community Farm

   Town 'n' Country : 6942 W Comanche Ave., Tampa, 33634

   Grow a year-round garden as What About My Summer Garden workshop with Willow LaMonte shows how to grow heat-loving vegetables like eggplant, okra, black-eyed peas, plus showy sunflowers, edible hibiscus, other tropicals and natives.

   Price: $15-$25.

2. Thursday

   May

   23

   10:30am

   Book Time at Brooker Creek

   Brooker Creek Preserve

   Tarpon Springs : 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, 34688

   Program includes story related crafts, games and other hands-on activities. Best for ages 3 to 5.

   Price: Free (registration required).

3. Thursday

   May

   23

   10:30am

   Wee-time at Weedon

   Weedon Island Preserve

   St. Petersburg : 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, 33702

   Includes story related crafts, games and other hands-on activities. Best for ages 3-5.

   Price: Free (registration required).

4. Thursday

   May

   23

   6:00pm

   Tampa Bay Orchids: Grower, Know Yourself

   Christ the King Catholic Church

   South Tampa : 821 S Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, 33609

   Tampa Bay Orchid Society meets with programs on orchid care, plus bloom table. Doors open at 6 p.m. for 6:30 p.m. meeting.

   Program matches orchid types to your growing style at this month's meeting.

   Price:

5. Friday

   May

   24

   10:00am

   Pioneer Homeschool Day

   Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

   St. Petersburg : 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg, 33705

   Take a step back in time and explore the world of Florida's first settlers.

   Price: $15.

6. Saturday

   May

   25

   8:00am

   Wildflower Garden Club

   Brooker Creek Preserve

   Tarpon Springs : 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, 34688

   Bring your garden gloves, hat and get ready to dig in the garden with the Friends of Brooker Creek. Light snacks usually provided.

   Price: Free, but registration required.

7. Saturday

   May

   25

   10:00am

   Summer Bonsai Care

   Eve's Garden Gifts

   Land o' Lakes : 5602 Land O' Lakes Blvd., Land O'Lakes, 34639

   Demonstrations throughout the day on preparing a bonsai for summertime, by choosing the correct location, proper potting, pruning, and shaping for a healthy and beautiful tree. Bring your tree for demonstration and expert advice, then take a stroll through the peaceful bonsai gardens.

   Price: Free.

8. Saturday

   May

   25

   10:00am

   Gardening for the Birds

   Home Depot

   West Pasco : 10017 US Highway 19, Port Richey, 34668

   Ways to encourage feathered friends to visit your garden are explored in seminar.

   Price: Free.

9. Saturday

   May

   25

   11:00am

   Croc Encounters Sneak Peek Saturdays

   Croc Encounters

   Tampa : 8703 Bowles Road, Tampa, 33637

   Guests can meet many of the preserves resident giant crocodiles and alligators while on a self-guided tour of the newly renovated alligator and crocodile ponds, tortoise exhibits, many smaller reptile displays, a hands-on live animal encounter and a live alligator handling show.

   Price: $5; $3 with coupon from website.

10. Saturday

    May

    25

    4:30pm

    Early Evening History Cruise

    Homosassa Springs State Wildlife Park

    Citrus County : 4150 S Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa, 34446

    Board a pontoon boat where you'll enjoy wine, cheese, crackers and an assorted fruit bowl while learning about the area's history.

    Price: $25.

11. Saturday

    May

    25

    9:00am

    Saturday Guided Hike at Weedon Island

    Weedon Island Preserve

    St. Petersburg : 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg, 33702

    Pull on your grubby sneakers and join a hike through coastal mangroves and upland ecosystems. Learn about the coastal environment and the early residents of this area. Bring water and hat. Recommended for ages six and older.

    Price: Free (registration required).

12. Saturday

    May

    25

    9:00am

    Guided Hike at Brooker Creek Preserve

    Brooker Creek Preserve

    Tarpon Springs : 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, 34688

    Get up close to the environment in this guided nature hike. See how the land has changed over time and discuss the ecological footprints left by those changes. Wear close-toed shoes, bring water and a hat. Best for ages 6 and up.

    Price: Free (registration required).

13. Saturday

    May

    25

    9:30am

    Nature's Elements

    Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

    St. Petersburg : 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg, 33705

    Kids take a walk in the preserve to explore nature through crafts and activities. Best for ages 4 to 7.

    Price: $10.

14. Saturday

    May

    25

    10:00am

    Park Ranger Nature Educational Program

    Lettuce Lake Park

    Tampa : 6920 E Fletcher Ave., Tampa, 33637

    Join park rangers for themed hands-on workshops exploring elements of nature.

    This week features "Grinding Wheat and Other Grains."

    Price: $5 per child and one adult; $2 park entry up to eight people.

15. Saturday

    May

    25

    12:00pm

    Park Ranger Nature Educational Program

    Lettuce Lake Park

    Tampa : 6920 E Fletcher Ave., Tampa, 33637

    Join park rangers for themed hands-on workshops exploring elements of nature.

    This week features "Grinding Wheat and Other Grains."

    Price: $5 per child and one adult; $2 park entry up to eight people.

16. Sunday

    May

    26

    10:00am

    Tropical Hibiscus Show & Sale

    Editor's pick

    Pinellas Park Auditorium

    Pinellas Park : 7690 59th St. N , Pinellas Park, 33780

    Vibrant tropical blooms from growers throughout Florida fill the auditorium at the Sunset Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society's annual judged show. Inside the auditorium, view a sea of hibiscus flowers, some the size of dinner plates, single and double blooms, in an array of color combinati …

    Price: Free.

17. Sunday

    May

    26

    10:00am

    Park Ranger Nature Educational Program

    Lettuce Lake Park

    Tampa : 6920 E Fletcher Ave., Tampa, 33637

    Join park rangers for themed hands-on workshops exploring elements of nature.

    This week features "Grinding Wheat and Other Grains."

    Price: $5 per child and one adult; $2 park entry up to eight people.

18. Sunday

    May

    26

    10:30am

    Wildflower Walk

    Boyd Hill Nature Preserve

    St. Petersburg : 1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg, 33705

    Explore Florida's beautiful wildflowers in a guided stroll through the preserve.

    Price: $3 adults, $1.50 children.

19. Sunday

    May

    26

    12:00pm

    Park Ranger Nature Educational Program

    Lettuce Lake Park

    Tampa : 6920 E Fletcher Ave., Tampa, 33637

    Join park rangers for themed hands-on workshops exploring elements of nature.

    This week features "Grinding Wheat and Other Grains."

    Price: $5 per child and one adult; $2 park entry up to eight people.

20. Sunday

    May

    26

    12:00pm

    Sweetwater Sundays Farmer's Market

    Sweetwater Organic Community Farm

    Town 'n' Country : 6942 W Comanche Ave., Tampa, 33634

    Shop for organic produce, handmade goods, artisan breads, local honey, take-home foods and more at this family- and dog-friendly market with live music (1-3 p.m.), open mike sessions (noon-1 p.m., 3-4 p.m.) and self-guided tours of the farm. Open November through May.

    Price: Free.

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