Sierra Club Groups of the Greater Tampa Bay Florida Area

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This month, we'll be learning about Lake Earle Conservation Trust from Erica Moulton, the leader of Center for Open Exploration - the non profit that is dedicated to establishing Dr. Sylvia Earle’s Florida Gulf property in Dunedin, Florida as a protected living laboratory to educate future stewards for the planet to act for a healthy land-sea connection.
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Erica Moulton leads the Center for Open Exploration (C4OE) is a scientist and educator known for her work in citizen science and exploration. Founder of C4OE, she is an NSF Pi and Co-Pi on many grants in the blue economy and community work. Promoting marine conservation and exploration, Erica has won awards from the Marine Technology Society, NAUI and local governments in Florida. Erica has joined numerous expeditions focused on marine ecosystems and is an advocate for hands-on STEM education. She has also created, developed and distributed ROV kits and classes for students and communities. Moulton’s work aims to connect people making science accessible to all, inspiring generations of stewards.
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Learn more about Lake Earle Conservation Trust HERE

We will also provide updates on local municipalities and reports from our various committees as well as sharing upcoming events.

We have many opportunities to get involved! Find out how you can help keep Pinellas green spaces green, keep our water and air clean, transition our area to clean energy, meet with and advocate for environmentally-aware elected officials, and create a better climate for all!

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🎉 Meetup Invitation: Conserve & Connect with Suncoast Sierra Club! 🎉 You're invited to our first "Conserve & Connect" meetup at the lively Thrive DTSP in St. Petersburg!

🔍 Delve into fascinating facts about the endangered Rice Whale with NOAA's Laura Engleby, and listen to Michael McGrath, Sierra Club Florida’s Lead Organizer, as he shares our efforts to better protect this rare species.

🍷 Enjoy light snacks and refreshments, including beer and wine.

!! Get to know the local Suncoast Sierra leaders who are championing a better environment through conservation, clean energy, environmental justice and political advocacy.

This is a great opportunity to learn, meet incredible people, get involved, and have a whale of a time! We’re excited to see your smiling face there!

Find out more about Rice Whales in Sierra Magazine. (https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/can-america-s-only-endemic-whale-survive-next-four-years) 🌊 See you there!

Wednesday, Oct. 29, 10 am to 12 noon Ellie Schiller Homosassa Wildlife State Park outing. Join us for a guided tour of the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park with Ranger Kate Spratt. This will be a Sierra Club outing, but Citrus Native Plant Society members are invited to join. Kate will describe the parks role in the Florida Wildlife Corridor, park history, and show you the recently renovated Underwater Observatory. Your outing's leader, Robin, will also provide information on the environmental impacts of fertilizer use, the new Citrus County rainy season fertilizer ordinance that was recently adopted by the County, and upcoming Sierra Club events. The group will meet at the parks West Entrance on Fishbowl Drive parking lot (9225 W Fishbowl Dr, Homosassa, FL 34448) at 9:30 AM, and the tour will begin at 10. Plan on 1.5-2 hours on this tour. Parking is available at either the US 19 / Suncoast Blvd parking area (4150 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34446), from where you can take the shuttle to the entrance to the park at Fishbowl Drive, or you can park in the smaller parking lot on Fishbowl.
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