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At Home With Nature – John Gidding

Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation 4111-A Henderson Blvd., South Tamp, FL, United States

Come meet HGTV's John Gidding in person when he visits Little Red Wagon Native Nursery this month.  We will kick off this event with a book signing at 5:00 p.m. followed by a presentation on Sustainable Natural Landscaping at 6 p.m.  We will sip on John Gidding's special mimosa recipe and enjoy some refreshments at this 21+older event.  This event is free, but REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as space is limited.  Donations will be accepted to support Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation's conservation efforts. **If you register for this event but are unable to make it, please email [email protected] to let us know so we may offer the spot to someone on the WaitList.*

CFC Butterfly Garden Maintenance: August 17

The Florida Aquarium, Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation and FWC's Suncoast Youth Conservation Center are looking for volunteers to assist with habitat maintenance at Center for Conservation site of the Florida Conservation and Technology Center in Apollo Beach (529 Estuary Shore Lane) as well as their Adopt a Road site along Dickman Road. To volunteer, click or copy and paste into a browser: https://volunteersignup.org/LCPH4    

Encore! Technology Park Maint.: August 25

Volunteers are needed to help maintain the Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation-sponsored butterfly garden at Encore! Park located at 1210 E. Harrison St. (Corner of Harrison Street and Hank Ballard St.)  This event is subject to change due to weather. To volunteer, click or copy and paste into a browser: https://volunteersignup.org/YPAKM

Butterfly Alley Habitat Maintenance: Aug.29

Please join our volunteers as we clean up Butterfly Alley located behind Little Red Wagon Native Nursery.  We will be maintaining the habitat behind the Little Red Wagon Native Nursery along part of Butterfly Alley (4110 W. Estrella St.). Volunteers are needed to perform regular maintenance to keep this looking beautiful. Park at the side of the building and meet us at the back of Little Red Wagon Native Nursery. To volunteer, click or copy and paste into a browser: https://volunteersignup.org/WBLFP

Bug Club – September

Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation 4111-A Henderson Blvd., South Tamp, FL, United States

This month, get ready to dive into the world of one of North Americas rarest insects. We will explore the habitat of the Miami Blue Butterfly, their life cycle, why they have scales on their wing, why ants are some of their best friends and how they became one of North Americas most endangered insects. All the kids will get the chance to be a citizen scientists during our bug hunt experiment and get to experience what it is like to be a wildlife biologist during our butterfly research simulation.  Make sure to pack a snack and a water bottle. Kids will be outside for about a half an hour during our Bug Club. Drop off is from 1:00- 1:30 and pickup is from 3:00-3:15. Please make sure you are aware of our late pickup policy outlined in the registration. Membership is due one day before the monthly club begins.

$100

Butterfly Alley Habitat Maintenance: Sept. 15

Please join our volunteers as we clean up Butterfly Alley located behind Little Red Wagon Native Nursery.  We will be maintaining the habitat behind the Little Red Wagon Native Nursery along part of Butterfly Alley (4110 W. Estrella St.). Volunteers are needed to perform regular maintenance to keep this looking beautiful. Park at the side of the building and meet us at the back of Little Red Wagon Native Nursery. To volunteer, click or copy and paste into a browser: https://volunteersignup.org/BF847

CFC Butterfly Garden Maintenance: September 21

The Florida Aquarium, Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation and FWC's Suncoast Youth Conservation Center are looking for volunteers to assist with habitat maintenance at Center for Conservation site of the Florida Conservation and Technology Center in Apollo Beach (529 Estuary Shore Lane) as well as their Adopt a Road site along Dickman Road. To volunteer, click or copy and paste into a browser: https://volunteersignup.org/DLYWY  

Encore! Technology Park Maint.: Oct. 7

Volunteers are needed to help maintain the Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation-sponsored butterfly garden at Encore! Park located at 1210 E. Harrison St. (Corner of Harrison Street and Hank Ballard St.)  This event is subject to change due to weather. To volunteer, click or copy and paste into a browser: https://volunteersignup.org/LC98P

Butterfly Alley Habitat Maintenance: Oct. 20

Please join our volunteers as we clean up Butterfly Alley located behind Little Red Wagon Native Nursery.  We will be maintaining the habitat behind the Little Red Wagon Native Nursery along part of Butterfly Alley (4110 W. Estrella St.). Volunteers are needed to perform regular maintenance to keep this looking beautiful. Park at the side of the building and meet us at the back of Little Red Wagon Native Nursery. To volunteer, click or copy and paste into a browser: https://volunteersignup.org/FBJCF

CFC Butterfly Garden Maintenance: Oct. 26

The Florida Aquarium, Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation and FWC's Suncoast Youth Conservation Center are looking for volunteers to assist with habitat maintenance at Center for Conservation site of the Florida Conservation and Technology Center in Apollo Beach (529 Estuary Shore Lane) as well as their Adopt a Road site along Dickman Road. To volunteer, click or copy and paste into a browser: https://volunteersignup.org/94HL8  

Encore! Technology Park Maint.: Oct. 28

Volunteers are needed to help maintain the Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation-sponsored butterfly garden at Encore! Park located at 1210 E. Harrison St. (Corner of Harrison Street and Hank Ballard St.)  This event is subject to change due to weather. To volunteer, click or copy and paste into a browser: https://volunteersignup.org/E9WCA

Create Your Own Butterfly Garden in a Pot

Come learn how to make your own Butterfly Garden even if you don’t have a backyard!  This workshop will include step by step instructions, pot, soil and three native plants that will bring butterflies to your outdoor space. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

$50

4113 Henderson Blvd Tampa, FL 33629 • 813.551.BFLY (2359) • [email protected]