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We’re inviting our favorite Nerd Nite alumni to take their talks out into the wild! Nerdscursions are small, themed adventures led by former Nerd Nite speakers — a chance for curious locals to experience a topic hands-on.In this nerdscursion, former speaker Jim Bays takes us on a guided SOUL Safari walking tour of Crescent Lake.
.Description:
Join Stewards of Our Urban Lakes (SOUL) for a guided “SOUL Safari” through Crescent Lake, where science, restoration, and community collide in beautiful ways. Led by veteran ecologist Jim Bays and a team of passionate lake stewards, this walking tour transforms a familiar park into a living laboratory.
Along the way, you’ll uncover:
* The history of St. Pete’s urban lakes
* How pollution, runoff, and time reshaped these ecosystems
* The real-world science behind restoring water quality and habitat
* What’s working, what’s not, and what comes next
You’ll see restoration in action—native plantings, habitat improvements, and the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs of a lake coming back to life.
This walk is a behind-the-scenes look at how local action can heal entire ecosystems.
Expect: light walking, lots of “oh wow, I never noticed that,” and a deeper connection to the water in your own backyard.
Come curious. Leave seeing lakes differently.
Suggested: Wear a hat, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen and bring water.
Location: Crescent Lake (meet at the playground at 1320 5th St N) Park on the street along 5th Street N.
Accessibility: This excursion is wheelchair accessible,
Weather: In case of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled for the following morning, May 17 @ 10 am.
Upon ticket purchase, this liability waiver form will be required: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tK2Nywgu0tQapBZINiIMmH0JFO4YL4N4Kbjh9rxjD40/edit [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tK2Nywgu0tQapBZINiIMmH0JFO4YL4N4Kbjh9rxjD40/edit]
Tour Leader Bio:
Jim Bays is chairman of Stewards of Our Urban Lakes and a retired ecologist with 45 years in lake and wetland restoration and management in projects around the world. Stewards of Our Urban Lakes (SOUL) is a 501c3 non-profit organization that applies ecological expertise to improving urban lake habitat and water quality in St Petersburg.
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Event Venue
Park, 1320 5th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA, United States
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