Land O Lakes Saturday Market- Every Saturday; 9 am-2 pm. 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- Directions).
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.
[image-1]- Saturday, March 13; 1 pm. Join Code Green Community at this upcoming event where the organization’s director Eric Stewart highlights an emerging community revolving around the creation of sustainable communities. The Transition group in New Port Richey is hosting a film, Fighting Goliath, a film about a community in Texas collaborating for cleaner power plants. Admission is free. The group will then be hosting a open dialogue with the local community about how together we can reduce our electric use and work towards collaboration at generating renewable energy. New Port Richey Library- 5939 Main Street. www.codegreencommunity.org
Tampa Street Market's "Re-Green Opening" and St. Paddy's Day Social- Saturday, March 13; 6:30-9:30 pm. St. Paddy's is coming and we are happy to celebrate a little early and show off the new look of the shop. We are partnering with Loko Cuisine to provide food, drinks and music for guests. Stop by and celebrate your weekend the "green" way. There will be special discounts and great food throughout the evening. For just $20 a person you can enjoy traditional Irish food turned on it's head! RSVP by Tuesday March 9th at www.lokocuisine.com. Tampa Street Market- 4715 North Florida Avenue, Tampa. www.tampastreetmarket.com
[image-2]Seminole Heights Sunday Morning Market- March 14 (2nd Sunday of each month); 9 am-1 pm. In an eclectic neighborhood known for its historic homes and support for small business and community events, Seminole Heights and it’s pool of forward thinkers have now helped to initiate more sustainability by starting the neighborhood's first open-air, fresh market. Seminole Heights Sunday Morning Market will help to continue the drive for circulating local trade and Florida foods by bringing to you a vast mixture of the highest quality, seasonal and locally farmed produce, all natural ready to eat foods, specialty foods, and talented artists. You'll find: local organic and/or hydroponic farmed produce, conventional produce; Florida-grown plants, herbs, and flowers; locally made jams, jellies, salsas, dips, seasonings, sauces and oils. Featuring live music, cooking demos by local chefs, grassy picnic area and shaded seating, and reusable market tote bags for sale, plus public restrooms and parking. On the front lawn of the Hillsborough High School: 5000 N. Central Ave., Tampa.
[image-3]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.
Gathering Wisdom from a Flower: Healing Herbs Workshop- Sunday, March 14; 12-2 pm. Join us for a two-hour experience of the myriad healing gifts herbs have to share with us. Learn ways to use and organically grow herbs in our unique Central Florida growing conditions. We'll look at tropical, cool temperate, dry-loving Mediterranean, and humid-craving herbs, so we can gather their healing nourishment, scent, beauty, and timeless wisdom. Fee: $10-20 based on ability. Location: Herb Garden, Sweetwater Organic Community Farm- 6942 West Comanche Avenue, Tampa. Open to the public. Kindly RSVP to Sherry at [email protected] or call 813-625-5550 to sign up.
Be sure to check out our guide to the weekly green/farmers' markets in the Tampa Bay Area!
