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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

CFC Butterfly Garden Maintenance: Nov. 16

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/MLPF3  

Butterfly Alley Habitat Maintenance: Nov. 17

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/CBC3P

Fall Festival – November 18

Little Red Wagon Native Nursery 4113 Henderson Blvd., Tampa, FL, United States

FREE ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS THROUGHOUT THE DAY! 9:30am – TOOL SHARPENING Bring garden tools, knives, shovels, etc. to get sharpened. Put tools into a bucket and your name on masking tape on each tool handle.  Tools can be dropped off the week before and will be ready for pickup on Saturday or you can bring tools that day.   10:00am – LIVING WITH SNAKES – presented by Shiv Shukla Shiv earned his B.S. in Environmental Science with a minor in Biology from the University of South Florida in 2021. Now, he is a M.S. candidate and researcher at USF in the lab of Dr. Sean Doody, where his research revolves around the intersection of conservation biology and disease ecology, specifically as it pertains to ophidiomycosis in native snake populations. At TBBF, he is a lead reptile curator, and his favorite animal ambassador is Brooks! In his free time, he enjoys hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, playing/watching cricket, and cooking.  Registration fee includes Butterfly Release at 3:15/3:30 pm (weather permitting). $10 - REGISTER HERE   11:15 am – MONARCH MIGRATION IN FLORIDA!  Anita Camacho, President and CEO of Little Red Wagon Native Nursery and Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation will present new research discussion.  Registration fee includes Butterfly Release (weather permitting)  immediately following. $10 - REGISTER HERE   BUTTERFLY RELEASE after 11:15 am talk is finished (weather permitting) – estimated 12:30 pm ($10 per person or free if attending another paid event that day.)  

CFC Butterfly Garden Maintenance: Dec. 14

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/9PED8  

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