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Keep Pinellas Beautiful to Youth Summer Workshop Series

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This summer Keep Pinellas Beautiful will be hosting three FREE workshops to teach young people about our natural resources and build environmental leadership skills.

A FREE three-day Youth Watershed Stewardship Workshop for grades 6-8th will emphasize the importance of our natural watersheds and our impact through education on environmental issues and environmental stewardship. Students in this program will also gain field experience and enjoy the sun through activities such as canoeing, hiking, and cleanup outings. In addition to the experience gained, this program will be a great opportunity to receive community service hours:

  • WHAT: Youth Watershed Stewardship Workshop
  • WHEN: July 9th–11th, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily
  • WHERE: Weedon Island (1800 Weedon Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33702)
  • WHO: Grades 6–8

Two FREE week-long Youth Environmental Leadership Programs for grades 9-12th will engage students in hands-on skill building activities that will empower them to become environmental leaders in their community. Students in these programs will gain an understanding of environmental issues, develop skills to take action and inspire others through leadership, as well as participate in hands on activities including cleanups and canoeing. In addition to the experience gained, these programs will serve as a great opportunity to receive community service or Bright Futures Scholarship hours.

  • WHAT: Youth Environmental Leadership Workshop #1
  • WHEN: July 16th–20th, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
  • WHERE: Brooker Creek Preserve (3940 Keystone Rd. Tarpon Springs, FL 34688)
  • WHO: Grades 9–12
  • WHAT: Youth Environmental Leadership Workshop #2
  • WHEN: July 30th–August 3rd, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
  • WHERE: Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (1101 Country Club Way S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705)
  • WHO: Grades 9–12

Sponsors: Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, Tampa Bay Water, Pinellas County, Keep America Beautiful, Florida Department of Transportation, Duke Energy, and the Tampa Bay Estuary Program

Additional Contact Information

Stephanie Ellington

Keep Pinellas Beautiful

727-533-0402
Sellington@kpbcares.org