[image-1]Land O’Lakes Saturday Market- Every Saturday; 9 am-2 pm (through May). The Land O’Lakes Saturday Market is a weekly community event with live music. Land O Lakes Saturday Market donates profits to the Heritage Park Foundation and the Suncoast Harvest Food Bank. We are located at the Land O’ Lakes Community Center, on the west side of US 41 – Land O Lakes Blvd., three miles north of SR 54 (across from the Land O Lakes Post Office).
Angelus Hudson "Permablitz" Event- Saturdays; 9 am-1 pm. Code Green Community is hosting a neighborhood permablitz event benefiting The Angelus, charity and home for severely handicapped persons who are not able to care for themselves. What is a permablitz? It's where members of a community get together to lend a good old fashioned helping hand to provide an edible garden, create a rain water harvesting system, or work on a project that helps the neighborhood become more self-sufficient. Permablitzes are free events, open to the public, where you learn a lot, get some exercise, and have a wonderful time. 12413 Hudson Ave., Hudson. Contact Eric Stewart with Code Green Community for more info: [email protected], 727-271-2754.
Guided Hike at Weedon Island Preserve- Every Saturday; 9-11 am. 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, FL 33702. (727) 453-6500.
Guided Hike at Brooker Creek Preserve- Every Saturday; 9-11 am. 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, FL 34688. (727) 453-6800.
Urban Oasis Hydroponic Farm Market- Fridays 10 am-6 pm; Saturdays 10 am-4 pm. 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
Backyard Composting Workshop- Saturday, January 29; 10 am. Do you think making compost out of your yard waste is complicated? Join us for this informative workshop to learn how easy it can be. Just add your kitchen scraps to your yard clippings and compost happens! Adding compost to Florida’s sandy soil provides much-needed organic material and nutrients while improving its water-holding capacity. Recycling your yard waste by turning it into compost rather than sending it to the landfill is a sustainable practice! To get you started, attendees will receive one compost bin per household courtesy of Pinellas County Utilities Solid Waste Operations Department. Free event; register at: www.pinellascountyextension.org look for the Class Registration tab. Brooker Creek Preserve- 3940 Keystone Rd., Tarpon Springs.
Corey Avenue Sunday Market- Every Sunday, 10 am-2 pm. The Corey Sunday Market will boast 2 produce vendors, local arts and crafts, live music, foods and fun! Located between Blind Pass Rd and Boca Ciega Drive, Corey Ave will be blocked off for a safe shopping day at the market. Corey merchants and restaurants will be open for business as well, lending a fabulous addition to your normal market venues. From antiques to boutiques, dog stores and more, the Corey Sunday Market is the one to visit every Sunday during the fall and winter seasons. Corey Avenue is located just off Gulf Blvd in downtown St Pete Beach. Always free parking. All within walking distance. 727-498-8778.
Create Clearwater Meeting- Sunday, January 30; 10 am. The Create Clearwater group will be meeting to discuss what direction Create Clearwater should focus on next. Permaculturist Cory Brennan will share Indian stories and permaculture adventures from Pine Ridge Lakota reservation in South Dakota. They will also discuss future events, etc. RSVP to [email protected] for meeting location.
Sweetwater Organic Community Farm's Sunday Market- Every Sunday (through May); 12-4 pm. Our on-site market features organic produce harvested fresh from our own farm, as well as organic fruits and veggies from other farms. Every week you can enjoy native plants, organic vegetable transplants, and unique products from green vendors and artisans including; fresh baked goods, local honey, homemade soaps, handmade jewelry, organic coffees, veggie burgers and fruit smoothies. You can also enjoy our wonderful 'Sweetwater Sunday Music Series' featuring some of the best local musicians and our popular open mic. So come check it out! Shop for your produce and environmentally-friendly products, have a picnic lunch, meet like-minded individuals, and enjoy our orchard and gardens under the trees all while listening to some great live music! Bring your friends, family, and leashed dogs. It's a great way to support local programs, agriculture and business. 6942 W. Comanche Ave, Tampa.
Slow Food Tampa Bay General Membership Meeting- Sunday, January 30; 3-5:45 pm. General membership meeting for all members and those who are considering membership. St. Petersburg Public Library, Main branch auditorium: 3745 9th Avenue North in St. Pete. slowfoodtampabay.org
Climate Refugees documentary screening- Sunday, January 30; 2-4:30 p.m. St Petersburg College announced a partnership with the US Green Building Council, Florida Gulf Coast Chapter to present the documentary Climate Refugees at SPC’s Palladium Theatre in St. Petersburg. Climate Refugees uncovers the plight of people around the world displaced by climatically-induced environmental disasters and was the centerpiece film at the UN Climate Summit last December. The event is free; doors and informational booths open at 1:00 pm. RSVP here. The Palladium is located at 253 Fifth Ave. N, St Petersburg.
