After walking in the front door of Florida’s oasis it can be challenging learning about the tropical plants, strange and sometimes menacing looking critters, unruly weather patterns like hurricanes and La Nina, all while grasping the critical conservation issues - especially if you come from a climate dramatically different from here! A Sensing Nature biologist will make your transition easy by introducing you to Florida basics and answering your questions from nature fact to folklore (...do alligators really live in sewers?). Let us get you on the correct footing in your new tropical dream state and be sure to bring a Florida “native” friend to debunk some of their myths too! After the indoor presentation, participants will experience Florida’s natural wonders on a nature walk.

Join Sensing Nature for this 3-part Brooker Creek Preserve Wild Florida series. Attend one, two or all three programs. Participants attending all three programs will receive a Florida Snake Identification Guide or Florida pre-historic fossil. Adults and families welcome. Limited space.No dogs, and please wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate clothing. Meet at the Auditorium.

For more information please contact (727) 453-6800

Reservation policy

Before continuing, we would like to make you aware of our reservation policies. Cancellations - If your class is canceled for any reason you will be notified no less than 24 hours prior to class start. We will provide a full refund for cancellations made by Pinellas County Extension. Refunds may take up to 30 days to process. Payment - We require full payment at time of reservation so be prepared with a credit card to complete this transaction. Refunds - Refunds will be made in the event of a class cancellation or if the registrant requests a refund 24 hours prior to the class time. Reservations - You must be 18 to make a reservation. If you are under 18 and want to attend a class you must register and attend with a parent or guardian.

The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) is an Equal Opportunity Institution authorized to provide research, educational information, and other services only to individuals and institutions that function with non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political opinions, or affiliations. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service, University of Florida, IFAS, Florida A&M University Cooperative Extension Program, and Boards of County Commissioners Cooperating.