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Mark your calendars for Stormwater Stewardship Month with Pinellas County Division of Environmental Management and UF IF...
05/31/2026

Mark your calendars for Stormwater Stewardship Month with Pinellas County Division of Environmental Management and UF IFAS Extension Pinellas County ! Join us for one or all of these exciting events in June:

💧 “Walk the Watershed” Webinar
⏰June 9th from 12:15 p.m. – 1 p.m.
Explore the world of stormwater and why understanding watersheds is so important.

💧 “Oysters at Work: How Vertical Oyster Gardens Help Our Waters”
⏰June 11th from 11 a.m. – noon
📍 Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center
Learn all about oysters and the Vertical Oyster Garden (VOG) Citizen Science Program!

💧 “Stormwater Adventure Day”
⏰June 13th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center
Dive into fun with hands-on activities, watershed tours, information, and games about stormwater and keeping our waterways clean!

💧 “Family Fun: Watershed Explorations”
⏰ June 25th from10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
📍 Weeden Island Preserve Cultural and Natural History Center
Explore the journey of water from the sky to the ground through fun, family-friendly activities!

🔗 Click the link to register: eventbrite.com/cc/stormwater-stewardship-month-programs-4244893

Atlantic Hurricane season begins June 1, and nobody wants to do last-minute landscaping before a storm! 🌀 Here are some ...
05/30/2026

Atlantic Hurricane season begins June 1, and nobody wants to do last-minute landscaping before a storm! 🌀 Here are some tips to prepare your landscape for hurricane season:

🪚 Regular pruning and maintenance: Removing dead limbs promotes healthy growth.

🌴 Palms: Only remove fronds that are brown and hang from the base of the canopy. A good practice is to picture a clock face across the canopy and only remove fronds that hang below the midline or below the "3 o'clock" and "9 o'clock" positions. Fun Fact: Sabal palms are self-pruning!

🏡 Right tree, right place: Plant large trees away from your home, power lines, or other buildings to reduce the risk of limbs falling on important structures.

🌬️ Choose wind-resistant species: this can include natives such as sabal palms, crape myrtles, live oaks, sea-grapes, and gumbo-limbos.

💚 Plant in groups: this can enhance wind resistance and create a buffer for the plants.

🔎 For more information, visit:
https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/weather/hurricane-landscaping/

Today is Learn About Composting Day! 🤩Composting is a great way to limit food and yard waste while also providing nutrie...
05/29/2026

Today is Learn About Composting Day! 🤩

Composting is a great way to limit food and yard waste while also providing nutrient-rich soil for your own yard! 🪴

The EPA recommends combining three ingredients when composting:

🤎 Browns, such as dead leaves, branches, and twigs to provide carbon
💚 Greens, such as grass clippings, fruit and vegetable waste, and coffee grounds to provide nitrogen
💙 Water to maintain a moist environment

♻️ Many cities in Pinellas have their own backyard composting programs! You can find out if your city has them here:
https://pinellas.gov/where-does-it-go-search-tool =/more-recycling-resale-and-donation-outlets/food-scraps

🔎 For more information about composting at home, please visit:
https://www.kpbcares.org/kpb-blog/2022/5/11/education-corner-composting-101

☔💧 Dive into discovery at Stormwater Adventures Day! 💧☔Join Pinellas County Environmental Management staff, UF IFAS Exte...
05/28/2026

☔💧 Dive into discovery at Stormwater Adventures Day! 💧☔

Join Pinellas County Environmental Management staff, UF IFAS Extension Pinellas County and community partners on June 13 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Brooker Creek Preserve for a fun-filled family event to learn about protecting our water resources and how stormwater impacts our local watershed.

🌧️ Enjoy:
💦 Guided nature walks at 10:30, 11:30 & 12:30 (registration required)
💦 Hands-on games & activities with prizes
💦 Interactive exhibits from local environmental organizations
💦 Watershed and stormwater education for all ages

Whether you're curious about where rainwater goes and how we protect water, or just looking for a fun summer activity, there’s something for everyone!

🎟To register for the event visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stormwater-adventures-day-tickets-1988560757757?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&fbclid=IwY2xjawR6q6FleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBiUXJWUFAzRUQ1VHRNaTJqc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvFfxNmuxD3yB4XJs5ApFIS_mxAzHJk7fLRkNkvaQCWodRQsLpFufgIjsD4o_aem_npqtvCCbRZetdR2fkZlabQ

05/27/2026

Today is World Otter Day! 🤩

Pinellas County is home to the North American river otter, Lontra canadensis. You may see them in local fresh or brackish water bodies and on banks, chasing and playing or feeding on fish, amphibians, and invertebrates! 🦦

Our local river otters use stormwater conveyance systems to move between bodies of water. River otters are highly vulnerable to pollution and leave contaminated areas. This is one of many reasons why it is so important to follow local stormwater and landscaping ordinances. Not only do our stormwater conveyance systems prevent flooding, they also act as waterways for wildlife! Only rain down the drain! 💦

🎥 These otters were spotted in St. Petersburg!

You’re invited to attend our quarterly Landscape Best Management Practices Class! ✉️ 👩‍🏫❓ What: An informative class ab...
05/26/2026

You’re invited to attend our quarterly Landscape Best Management Practices Class! ✉️ 👩‍🏫

❓ What: An informative class about landscaping best practices including mowing, pruning, irrigation, debris management, and more!

👷 Who: Landscape professionals, municipal employees, and citizens interested in learning more about landscaping

🗓 When: Thursday, June 4, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

📍 Where: Pinellas County Public Works campus

❓ Why: To make your lawn healthier and happier while learning about ways to help the environment!

❓ How: To sign up for this free class, please visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pinellas-county-landscape-best-management-practices-class

In observance of Memorial Day, Pinellas County Government offices are closed and Pinellas County parks and preserves rem...
05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, Pinellas County Government offices are closed and Pinellas County parks and preserves remain open.

You may want to commemorate this important day and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation by visiting the Battlefield Cross Memorial at War Veterans’ Memorial Park. The Battlefield Cross was erected in honor of Pinellas County’s fallen service members from the Gulf War era.

For detailed information on Pinellas County Memorial Day closures, please visit:
https://pinellas.gov/news/county-offices-closed-monday-in-observance-of-memorial-day/

Happy Sunday, Pinellas! 🌞 Hope you find some sun and fun this weekend! Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources ...
05/24/2026

Happy Sunday, Pinellas! 🌞 Hope you find some sun and fun this weekend! Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources maintains over 20,000 acres of parks and preserves. 🌲 Try checking out one of the many beautiful nature trails! Explore our parks and preserves at: https://pinellas.gov/parks/

📸 This picture was taken on the trails of Brooker Creek Preserve

☔💧 Dive into discovery at Stormwater Adventures Day! 💧☔Join Pinellas County Environmental Management staff, UF IFAS Ext...
05/23/2026

☔💧 Dive into discovery at Stormwater Adventures Day! 💧☔

Join Pinellas County Environmental Management staff, UF IFAS Extension Pinellas County and community partners on June 13 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Brooker Creek Preserve for a fun-filled family event to learn about protecting our water resources and how stormwater impacts our local watershed.

🌧️ Enjoy:
💦 Guided nature walks at 10:30, 11:30 & 12:30 (registration required)
💦 Hands-on games & activities with prizes
💦 Interactive exhibits from local environmental organizations
💦 Watershed and stormwater education for all ages

Whether you're curious about where rainwater goes and how we protect water, or just looking for a fun summer activity, there’s something for everyone!

🎟To register for the event visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stormwater-adventures-day-tickets-1988560757757?aff=odcleoeventsincollection&fbclid=IwY2xjawR6q6FleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBiUXJWUFAzRUQ1VHRNaTJqc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvFfxNmuxD3yB4XJs5ApFIS_mxAzHJk7fLRkNkvaQCWodRQsLpFufgIjsD4o_aem_npqtvCCbRZetdR2fkZlabQ

Hey, American Public Works Association! We ❤ Public Works because... These County staff are dedicated to improving our p...
05/22/2026

Hey, American Public Works Association! We ❤ Public Works because...

These County staff are dedicated to improving our public health, quality of life, and collective well-being and represent:

🌎 Environmental and Floodplain Management
🌳 Urban Forestry
💙 Stormwater systems
🚧 Construction Engineering
📉 Data & Business analysis
🗺️ Survey & mapping
🚖 Transportation
🚦 Traffic services

The Pinellas County Government Board of County Commissioners recognized National Public Works Week and staff who focus on infrastructure, the environment, and a wide range of services that make our communities more sustainable and resilient.

🚸 Learn more about Pinellas County Public Works at: https://pinellas.gov/department/public-works/

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