Urban Oasis Hydroponic Farm Market: Fridays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Get fresh, organically grown hydroponic veggies straight from this CSA farm in Carrollwood. Open to the public. Arrive early for best selection! 5416 West Linebaugh Avenue, Tampa, 813-293-3276; urbanoasisfarm.com
Forks Over Knives Premiere: Fri., June 10 (various times)
Premiering for the first time in Tampa Bay at AMC Veterans 24, Forks Over Knives examines the profound claim that most, if not all, of the so-called "diseases of affluence" that afflict us can be controlled, or even reversed, by rejecting our present menu of animal-based and processed foods. The major storyline in the film traces the personal journeys of a pair of pioneering yet under-appreciated researchers, Dr. T. Colin Campbell and Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn. The idea of food as medicine is put to the test. Throughout the film, cameras follow "reality patients" who have chronic conditions from heart disease to diabetes. Doctors teach these patients how to adopt a whole foods plant-based diet as the primary approach to treat their ailments—while the challenges and triumphs of their journeys are revealed. The Loving Hut vegan restaurant (1905 E. Fletcher Ave., Tampa 33612) is giving a 25% discount to people who present their ticket stub from the film. 9302 Anderson Road, Tampa, 813-243-4955, amctheatres.com
World Cafe Discussions: Fridays, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Awakening and engaging collective intelligence through conversations about questions that matter. RSVP to Pat at 727.421.2746 or goodpat@tampabay.rr.com. Starbucks Cafe- 4th St N and 89th Ave N, St. Pete. www.theworldcafe.com.
Dunedin Green Market: Saturdays, 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (through July 30)
Featuring fresh, local produced goods such as baked good, ready-to-eat-foods, organic plants and herbs, coffee, honey, seafood, clothing, and so much more. The Dunedin Green Market is located in Pioneer Park at the cross streets of Douglas Avenue and Main Street in Downtown Dunedin. dunedingov.com
Winthrop Town Center Farmers Markets, 8 a.m.
Complete with more handcrafted goods, fresh fruits, veggies, and boiled peanuts than you can shake a stick at. 1109 Winthrop Market St., Riverview, 813-601-3129
Pride Beach Cleanup and Party: Sat., June 11, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Join Barefoot Wine, Creative Loafing and Keep Pinellas Beautiful at a special beach cleanup and lunch celebration this Saturday. You’ll get a chance to be a part of the Barefoot Wine Beach Rescue Project, a nationwide initiative that travels coast-to-coast keeping America’s beaches, rivers and lakes “barefoot-friendly.” Immediately following the cleanup, Barefoot and Postcard will provide complimentary lunch and wine for all volunteers. Please RSVP to barefoot@stpetepride.com. Free. 6300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach.
Organic Garden Tour: Sat., June 11, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Organic Living, Inc. invites the public to tour the organic gardens of Jai and Mike Hambly. Come see blackberries, blueberries, peaches, mulberries, eggplant, peppers, huckleberry, stevia, many more herbs and lots more edible plants in unique edible landscaping. Have you been thinking about growing your own food without the pesticides and other toxins that are present on store bought fruits and veggies? Come and find out how you can really grow healthy and delicious food in your own back yard! Relax by the water garden, admire the beautiful flowers and sip on iced herbal homemade tea during the tour. 1612 Gentry Street, Clearwater, 727-433-1661.
Ybor Saturday Market: Saturdays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (year-round)
You'll be sure to find great produce at great prices, gourmet foods and sauces, fresh baked breads, fresh eggs, prepared foods, orchids, herbs and plants, pet treats, honey, unique gifts, photography, artwork, jewelry, woodworking, bath and body products, candles, and so much more. Centennial Park at the corner of Eighth Avenue and 19th Street, Ybor, ybormarket.com
Guided Hike at Weedon Island Preserve: Saturdays, 9-11 a.m.
Guided hikes through coastal mangrove and upland ecosystems of the Preserve are held on most Saturdays of the month. Join us to learn about the coastal environment and the early residents of Weedon Island Preserve. Be sure to bring water and a snack for this 2-hour hike. A hat and closed-toe shoes are also recommended. Reserve your space by 2 pm on the Friday prior to the tour of choice. This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration is required. Recommended ages: 6 and up. Weedon Island Preserve- 1800 Weedon Drive N.E. St. Petersburg, 727-453-6500.
Guided Hike at Brooker Creek Preserve: Saturdays, 9-11 a.m.
Take a walk through time each Saturday morning on a guided hike along the Education Center Trail. Join us for this 0.75 mile walk as we look at how the land has changed over time and discuss the ecological footprints left by those changes. Sturdy closed-toe shoes are a must, and water and a hat are recommended. Pre-registration is required by 12:00 noon on the Friday before the hike. Admission: Free. All ages welcome; children younger than 6 may find this hike challenging. 3940 Keystone Rd. Tarpon Springs, 727-453-6800
Fresh Market at Wiregrass Mall: First and third Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
A short distance from the city's hub, The Shops at Wiregrass, a main-street style, pedestrian-friendly, outdoor lifestyle village hosts an open-air Fresh Market located on Paseo Drive and features 50+ Vendors selling only fresh, local, homemade, handcrafted and eco-friendly products. 28211 Paseo Drive, Wesley Chapel, TheShopsatWiregrass.com
Urban Oasis Hydroponic Farm Market: Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Get fresh, organically grown hydroponic veggies straight from this CSA farm in Carrollwood. Open to the public. Arrive early for best selection! 5416 West Linebaugh Avenue, Tampa, 813-293-3276; urbanoasisfarm.com
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop: Sat., June 11, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Did you know that correct pruning of your fruit trees can improve their bearing of fruit as well as their health? Learn the right way to prune them as well as any other tree in your yard. $10. Organic Living, Inc.: 1612 Gentry Street, Clearwater, 727-433-1661.
This article appears in Jun 2-8, 2011.