Observe always that everything is the
result of change, and get used to thinking that there is nothing Nature loves so well as to change existing forms and make
new ones like them. - Marcus Aurelius
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| Barbara smiles in triumph after securing an old kitchen sink on her kayak during a cleanup. |
We also participate in cleanups with the Sierra Club. Help
our feathered friends by picking up trash at two spoil islands just off Pop Stansell Park in Palm Harbor that we have adopted.
Discover the perils faced by nesting birds who must share these islands with campers and high tides that often bring debris.
Men, women and older children are welcome to help. Participants
must bring their own kayaks or canoes. Visit the Suncoast Sierra site for details. Upcoming Sierra Cleanups, held on Wednesdays and Weekends - December
14 (Wednesday)10-12noon Midweek Spoil Island Cleanup, Pop Stansell Park, Palm Harbor. Show your thanks by picking up trash
and fishing line to help our feathered friends. Men, women and older children are encouraged to help. Participants must bring
their own kayak or canoe. no cost. Possibility of lunch together afterwards.
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| Bob thinks this tire just might fit his car. |
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| Eliot helps with our cleanup on Ozona West Spoil Island. |
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| Braving winds&waves this group collected fishing line&trash. |
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| Marti & Ben clear fishing line and debris from the mangroves. |
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| Each Spring, our Walk Group cooks "Breakfast in the Park" as a benefit for a local charity. |
Women's Weekly Walking Group -Now Meeting in the Morning! This Fall, we are breaking with tradition and meeting Thursday mornings at 8am to
walk two miles along the Bay together in beautiful Philippe Park. We start with gentle stretching exercises and include
time for a short nature reading and silent walking meditation. First Fall 2011 morning walk - September 8th, 8am -
Rise&Shine!(no charge).
Sacred Swims, Honeymoon
Island In response to the Deep Horizon Oil Spill and the quandry of how
we can help - we have been meeting at the beach to swim and give thanks to the Gulf and all her creatures one Sunday
morning each month. We spend some quiet reflective time on the beach and in the water. There is plenty of time for
fun and visiting, too. Note- During the cold months, we are meeting once a month to meditate together outdoors in local parks. Please email for next date. Camping and Backpacking During the winter months,
several campouts (Fort DeSoto, Jay B. Starkey, Chassahowitzka) and backpacking trips are often scheduled. Some of
these are sponsored by the Sierra Club. See the Suncoast Sierra site or call for more information.
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| Early on a camping morning, Trish knows there's got to be coffee somewhere. |
In this area, we have included links to some of the wonderful groups that are working to restore and
protect our beautiful corner of the world. Please explore ways you can help, too
Suncoast Sierra Club
Tampa Bay Estuary Program
Tampa Bay Watch
Weedon Island and Brooker Creek Preserve
It's Our Nature - offers guided walks and "Healthy-Wear for People Who Care"
Tampa Bay Sea Kayakers
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