June at Weedon Island Preserve

Upcoming Events at the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural & Natural History Center

Oysters at Work

Thursday, June 11 at 11:00 a.m.

Learn how vertical oyster gardens help our waters during an in-person webinar viewing. Then get involved in VOG citizen science!

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Volunteer Archaeology Lab

Friday, June 12 at 1:00 p.m.

Join professional archaeologists for a hands-on lab where volunteers can help clean, sort, and identify real artifacts uncovered at Weedon Island. For ages 12+

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Watershed Stories Workshop

Saturday, June 13 at 10:00 a.m.

Join Suncoast Storytellers for a free three-hour watershed storytelling workshop. Participants listen to sound pieces created from water data, reflect on personal experiences, and craft short spoken stories.

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Herpetology Summer Camp

June 15 - 18, 2026 (four-day camp)

Time: 9 am - 4 pm each day

$160 per camper
Ages 7-11

Heinrich Ecological Services. Contact George L. Heinrich at (727) 599-1843 or by email for more information.

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Tiny Wildlife Experience

Saturday, June 20 at 9:30 a.m.

Wildlife abounds at the Preserve especially the tiny kind, like butterflies, bees, crabs and other invertebrates. Join us to learn how to see Weedon’s little creatures. For ages 10+

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Why Snakes are Cool

Saturday, June 20 at 10:30 a.m.

Discover why snakes are cool and have the opportunity to hold a live snake! With herpetologist and environmental educator, George L. Heinrich, this program is best suited for ages 12+.

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Family Fun: Watershed Explorations

Thursday, June 25 at 10:00 a.m.

Celebrate Stormwater Stewardship Month with a watershed walk to explore, gather data, spot wildlife, and learn pollution prevention.

For ages 7+.

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Flying into the Eye with NOAA Hurricane Hunters

Saturday, June 27 at 10:30 a.m.

Learn about the fascinating world of Hurricane Hunters, their role in storm prediction, and a few tips for storm preparations.

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Plan a Field Trip

Immerse your students in the natural and cultural wonders of Weedon Island on a self-guided field trip!

Your visit includes exclusive access to the Center's classroom space—perfect for lessons, hands-on activities, and viewing the welcome video Gulf Islanders: The Story of Weedon Island. Groups may also explore the “Connecting People and Place” exhibit gallery.

Email us to plan your trip!

Volunteer With Us

Do you have an interest in nature and history? And do you enjoy sharing that knowledge with others? Then you should join our volunteer team!

The Center has opportunities for volunteer docents who welcome visitors and provide information on the recreational and educational opportunities available at Weedon Island. There are also openings for seasonal guides who provide interpretive trail tours. Training is provided, but volunteers must be 18+.

Interested in volunteering? Email us today!

Join the Friends of Weedon Island!

Friends of Weedon Island is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the educational, conservation, and preservation efforts at Weedon Island Preserve in St. Petersburg, FL. Since their founding in 1992, they have provided essential financial and volunteer support for a variety of programs and projects aimed at safeguarding the Preserve’s unique habitat, ecology, and cultural history.

Become a Member Today!

Weedon Island Preserve Cultural & Natural History Center

Open Thursday to Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

and Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

(727) 453-6500

weedonisland@pinellas.gov

The mission of the Weedon Island Preserve Cultural & Natural History Center is to empower citizens to make informed decisions about natural and cultural resources. Center programs interpret the natural, cultural and archaeological history of the Preserve to demonstrate how the environment and people support and shape each other.