Event Details

Footprints on the Land- Guided Hike

Time: 9:00 am til 10:30 am

Location: Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd, Tarpon Springs

Description: Discover the many “footprints” that have been left on the land during this casual and entertaining hike. Native American, early settler and modern developers have changed our native habitats, find out how a preserve like Brooker is a place where those habitats can be restored for the health of the whole county.
All ages are welcome. Children under the ages of 16 must be accompanied by an adult and those younger than 6 may find this hike challenging.

Guided Hike Information:
Volunteer Hike Guides will meet participants in the lobby of the Education Center 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. We strongly suggest all hikers visit the restroom before we begin as there are no facilities along the trail.

-Guided hikes are under a mile in length, much of which is on unimproved, uneven sandy trails
-Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes, sneakers or boots
-Insect repellent (bug spray) is strongly recommended in summer months
-Bring plenty of drinking water and a snack
-A hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are also recommended
-Pets are not permitted
-No smoking is allowed
-Trained volunteers will guide the hike

This hike is FREE, please see link to register

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FPAN is posting this event as a courtesy, we will neither be hosting nor attending this event.

Discover Prehistoric Florida at the John F. Germany Public Library

Time: 10:30 am til 11:30 am

Location: John F. Germany Public Library, 900 N. Ashley Dr. Tampa, Florida 33602

Description: Join FPAN staff at the John Germany Library for their Third annual Family Heritage Festival!

People have lived throughout Florida for thousands of years, but the only way we know about them is through archaeology and the clues they left behind. In this family friendly presentation the Florida Public Archaeology Network will explore some of Florida’s most unique archaeological sites and the amazing finds that archaeologists have made there. Learn what it was like to live in prehistoric Florida long ago, complete with real artifacts and replicas of tools that ancient Floridians would have used to survive. Wherever you live in Florida, a cool archaeological site you can visit is never far away!

FPAN is hosting this event.