Climb
the mountains and get their good tidings.
Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.
The winds
will blow their own freshness into you...
while cares will drop off like autumn leaves. John Muir
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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 -
September 15th (Wednesday), 9;30-11:30am Spoil Island Cleanup. Show
your thanks to nature by cleaning up two spoil islands we have adopted in an effort to make them a better place
for birds and other wildlife. Possibility of lunch together afterwards at the Sandbar Grill in Dunedin.
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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 2010 morning walk - September 9th, 8am (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. 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. |
Related Links
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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