About this Event
All seedlings have been grown by Wise Hands Nursery from seeds collected locally to help to preserve and protect local genetics. Volunteers must be 18 years or older.
What to expect:
- Planting native grasses with provided tools
- Shade tents
- Water refill stations
- Light snacks provided by the Friend
What to bring:
- Closed-toe shoes
- Water bottle
- Gloves (recommended)
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)
- All necessary tools will be provided by City Staff
More about this Tampa Bay Estuary Program Mini-Grant Project:
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve is located within the Tampa Bay watershed. The water that runs through our urban landscape drains into Lake Maggiore, flows into Salt Creek, then into Tampa Bay, bringing excess nutrients and pollution along with it. From 2024 to 2025, Tampa Bay Estuary Program's Tampa Bay Restoration Fund in collaboration with Southwest Florida Water Management District and the City of St. Petersburg revitalized 30 acres of wetland and upland habitat. This planting project will expand the footprint of this wetland corridor by connecting surrounding upland areas, providing habitat for biodiversity, and improving water quality from stormwater runoff.
Want to help fund future projects like this? Consider purchasing a Tampa Bay Estuary license plate which directly supports the Bay Mini-Grant Program.
Parking Information:
Please park at the planting events designated parking location that can be accessed by driving toward the St. Petersburg Fire Rescue Training Tower (3200 22nd St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712) at the southwest edge of Dell Holmes Park. Then follow the signs leading to the grass parking location. Parking and planting location below:
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, 1101 Country Club Way South, St. Petersburg, United States
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