The City of New Port Richey Parks and Recreation Department invites everyone to DISCOVER THE PRESERVE at the James E. Grey Preserve 6938 Plathe Road, New Port Richey from 9:00 to 11:00am on Saturday May 19, 2018. Presented by The City of New Port Richey Parks and Recreation Department Youth Advisory Board, “Discover the Preserve” is an annual event celebrating “National Kids … [Read more...] about Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day May 19, 2018
Environmental, Parks, Agriculture
Discover The Jungle in Your Backyard
OSPREY, FL What wonders will you discover on a nature scavenger hunt in the woods at Bay Preserve? Satisfy your curiosity by spending a fun morning exploring and enjoy a print-making art project at The Jungle in Your Backyard hosted by Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast in collaboration with Sarasota Nature Printers. This family-friendly program, designed for kids, ages … [Read more...] about Discover The Jungle in Your Backyard
The City of New Port Richey Parks and Recreation Department received athletic wheel chair donation!
Tom Helfrich is the volunteer coordinator for Pickleball at the City of New Port Richey Recreation and Aquatic Center Monday through Friday mornings. He has taught Pickleball to over 150 new players at the Recreation Center in addition to coordinating the Annual Pickleball Tournament. He also desired to open up Pickleball to wounded veterans and others with physical … [Read more...] about The City of New Port Richey Parks and Recreation Department received athletic wheel chair donation!
City Council Approves Tampa Bay Watch to operate Education Center at the St. Pete Pier™
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – Today, St. Petersburg City Council approved a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a lease agreement with Tampa Bay Watch for the development and operation of an education station and wet classroom at the new St. Pete Pier™ for a five-year term. In September 2017, Tampa Bay Watch, Inc. submitted a proposal to the City to lease, operate, and manage … [Read more...] about City Council Approves Tampa Bay Watch to operate Education Center at the St. Pete Pier™
Sarasota County reminds beach-goers to keep light out of sight
(Photo used courtesy of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission) SARASOTA COUNTY - As summer approaches and trips to the beach become more frequent, Sarasota County is reminding all visitors and residents to keep light out of sight during sea turtle nesting season. Beginning May 1, Sarasota County beaches play host to the largest population of nesting … [Read more...] about Sarasota County reminds beach-goers to keep light out of sight