Join us Saturday night for a screening of A Splash of Color: Getting Black in the Water, a film about Black water advocates in Tampa Bay! After the screening, there will be a panel featuring local water advocates. Free food and alcohol for purchase will be available.

Brought to you by Invincible Summer Enterprises, WatsTower Films, Tampa Bay Estuary Program, and BlueGAP, with funding support from the National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator.

January 19, 2024 is Florida’s Arbor Day! On Saturday, January 20, Pinellas County residents can receive one free tree per person or two per family. The giveaway will be at the Lealman Exchange, 5175 45th Street N, from 9am to 1pm. Trees are available on a first-come, first-served basis, so get there early!

From now until January 31, the City of St. Petersburg is offering grants of up to $10,000 to organizations for projects that increase the tree canopy, diversify tree species, and optimize the locations of trees on public property. Apply here!

TreeQuest will take place from January 19-January 28! Hosted by UF IFAS Extension Manatee County, this event allows participants to search for tagged trees throughout six parks in Manatee County and scan the trees for the chance to win prizes!

Manatee County residents can receive a free tree at Manatee Mineral Spring Park on January 19 from 10am-1pm.

Keep Pasco Beautiful will also be having a native tree giveaway! There will be two tree distribution sites: Aloha Gardens Park located at 3120 Darlington Rd., Holiday FL 34691 and the Stallings Building (One Stop Shop) located at 15029 14 St., Dade City, FL 33525.  Distribution will be from 11 am to 2 pm, but you must pre-register to be guaranteed a tree.

Polk County will host a discussion on the benefits of trees along with great native trees for your Florida-Friendly Landscape. Register for this free event now!

Approximately $700,000 will be made available to support projects that protect, restore, or enhance the natural resources of Tampa Bay and its contributing watershed through the 2024 Tampa Bay Environmental Restoration Fund. Projects must implement the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for Tampa Bay. A 1:1 match is required. Awards typically range between $25,000 and $250,000.

Proposal instructions, application forms, and frequently asked questions are available online. An informational webinar will be held on February 7, 11am-12pm.

Proposals must be submitted electronically by 5:00 pm EDT, March 13, 2024. 

Hillsborough County Hiking Spree | Nov 1-Mar 31

The Hillsborough County Hiking Spree is back for its 8th year and features 25 trails throughout the county!

UF/IFAS Manatee County Extension Preserve Tours |

Dec 2 - May 11

Enjoy an educational stroll through some of Manatee County's nature preserves. Multiple dates offered at Perico Preserve, DeSoto/Riverview Pointe Preserve, Rye Preserve, and Emerson Point Preserve.

A Splash of Color Film Screening | Jan 6

Join TBEP, BlueGAP, Invincible Summer Enterprises, and WatsTower Films for a screening of A Splash of Color: Getting Black in the Water, a film about Black water advocates in Tampa Bay.

Pints of Science | Jan 10

Catch TBEP staffer Dr. Blake Simmons at Pints of Science at the New World Music Hall! Three esteemed area scientists will share their current projects and passions.

Naturalist Guided Hike | Jan 13

Participants will learn about the environment, native wildlife, and early history of Weedon Island on this guided hike. Spots are limited, so registration is required.

Give-A-Day for the Bay: Se7en Wetlands | Jan 20

Join us for a Give-A-Day for the Bay at the beautiful Se7en Wetlands. We will remove Natal Grass and Cogon Grass from the site. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers.

After Gasparilla Cleanup | Jan 28

Join Keep Tampa Bay Beautiful and the City of Tampa the day after Gasparilla to help remove litter and debris from the parade route.

Raptor Fest | Feb 4

Join us for the 10th Annual Raptor Fest at Boyd Hill Nature Preserve. Free admission!

St. Petersburg Science Festival & Marine Quest | Feb 10

Experience the wonders of STEAM during these public events at the USF St. Petersburg campus and Fish and Wildlife Research Institute.

Florida State Fish Art Contest | Feb 28

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Wildlife Forever are hosting the 25th Anniversary Fish Art Contest for K-12 students.

Regional Resiliency Summit | May 9

The 4th Regional Resiliency Summit will feature local and national speakers, interactive breakout sessions, and a beachfront venue.

Tampa Bay Sierra Club Grant- Open application

National Estuary Program Watersheds Grant- Apply by January 26

Gulf of Mexico B-WET Grant- Apply by February 5

Marine Debris Community Action Coalitions- Apply by March 5

Tampa Bay Environmental Restoration Fund- Apply by March 13

Gulf Ecosystem Initiative- Apply by March 15

Marine Debris Challenge Competition- Apply by March 27

EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants- Apply by April 1

Healthy and Resilient Gulf of Mexico 2023 BIL- Apply by April 4

Community Change Grants- Apply by November 21

Extension Agent- Florida Sea Grant- Pasco

Stop Pollution at its Source Internship - Sierra Club - Tampa Bay

Scientific/Engineering Programmer- Fish and Wildlife Research Institute- St. Petersburg

Sidewalk Science Center is seeking educators, astronomers, scientists, communicators, or anyone interested in sharing their passion for science and education. They have both volunteer and paid positions available. More information

Southwest Florida Regional Ambient Monitoring Program- January 10, 2024

Manatee Awareness Coalition- January 23, 2024

Technical Advisory Committee- January 24, 2024

Community Advisory Committee- January 24, 2024

Social Science Subcommittee- January 31, 2024