Weedon Island Preserve
1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg

Thursday, July 10
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Wee-time at Weedon: Carolina’s Story: Sea Turtles Get Sick Too!

Introduce your preschooler to the wonders of the natural world at this free Wee-time at Weedon program. This week’s program is Carolina’s Story: Sea Turtles Get Sick Too! by Donna Rathmell. Follow Carolina’s journey, a critically ill loggerhead sea turtle, as she is nursed back to health and released back into the open ocean. A hands-on craft or other activity is included. Free. Registration required by calling (727) 453-6500.

Thursday, July 24
10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Wee-time at Weedon: Tiny Workers: Ants in Your Backyard

Introduce your preschooler to the wonders of the natural world at this free Wee-time at Weedon program. This week’s program is Tiny Workers: Ants in Your Backyard by Nancy Loewen. See ants in a new light although they and people do not always get along. Learn about these fascinating and social insects that live together in groups called colonies and work together as a team. Free. Registration required by calling (727) 453-6500.

Brooker Creek Preserve
3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs

Thursday, July 10
10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
Book Time at Brooker Creek – Fireflies!

Introduce your preschooler to the wonders of the natural world. This Book Time features Fireflies! by Julie Brinckloe. This beautifully presented tale reflects the classic theme of setting something free in order to keep it. It’s about the wonder of fireflies blinking in the backyard that is a classic joy of childhood summers. This program also includes a craft, game or other hands-on activity related to the story. Best for children ages 3 to 5. Free. Registration is required by calling (727) 453-6800.

Thursday, July 24
10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
Book Time at Brooker Creek – Tale of a Tadpole

Introduce your preschooler to the wonders of the natural world with the book Tale of a Tadpole by Karen Wallace. The story explores the life cycle of a frog from egg to adult. This program also includes a craft, game or other hands-on activity related to the story. Best for children ages 3 to 5. Free. Registration is required by calling (727) 453-6800.

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Communications Department
333 Chestnut Street
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 464-4600  FAX (727) 464-4432