Science

Wildfire Prevention
943-4059
Mr. Patrick Dwyer
Mid-North county
Florida Division of Forestry
Grades 3-5
All months (need two week notice)
Educate students about experimenting with fire. Thirty-three percent of all wild land fires in the state of Florida are started by children in these grades.

Seashells
796-2635
Ms. Mary Dunham
North-mid County
Sea Creations
Grades 1-12
All months
Presentation provides a comprehensive look at seashells. Visual aids explain how shells are made and the various parts of the shell. Presenter brings a variety of shells for students to hold and examine.

Red Tides in Florida
896-8626
553-1189
Ms. Heather Penta
South County
USF, Marine Science Department
Grades 3-12
All months-limited availability
Speaker has slides and photos of some of the effects of red tides--dead fish, manatees.


Sawgrass Lake Park
527-3814
Mr. Mike McGoff
South county Park Ranger
Grades K-12
All months
Park rangers can speak on seashells, plants, snakes, career as a park ranger.


Common Florida Wildlife
582-2100

Mr. William Kern, Jr
All areas
Cooperative Extension Service
Grades 3-12 582-2149
September, October, January,
February, March, April, May
Speaker talks about wildlife common to Florida

Shellcraft History and/or Where do Shells Live?
582-2528

582-2149
Ms. Betty Lipe
All areas
Cooperative Extension Service
Grades 4-12
September, November, December, January, February, March, May
History of shells and their use in shellcraft. Slides.

Reptiles
544-0090

Ms. Barbara Zollo
All areas
Cage It Exotic Pets
Grades 6-12
All months(Mondays only)
Snakes, lizards. Popular program. Can combine classes

Sea Turtles, Ancient Nomads of the Sea
469-5942

469-5703
Mr. Shawn Yeager
North-mid County
Gulf Islands GEOpark
Grades 4-12
All months
A 35-minute slide presentation which includes a short video and guided beach walk. Question and answer session to follow.


Arbor Day Program
943-4059

Mr. Patrick Dwyer
North county
Florida Division of Forestry
Grades K-12
January
This tree-planting holiday is celebrated in Florida on the third Friday in January. the speaker helps students plant a tree (supplied by school) and talks about the importance of trees and our environment.

Clean, Clear Water
464-3896

464-3576
Dr. Irma Reinpoldt
North-Mid county
Pinellas co. Department of Utilities
Grades K-12
All months
Water pollution is a concern for our country and our county. What steps are being taken to protect this valuable resource and provide a safe, reliable, high-quality water supply for human consumption? Learn some of the types of pollution and how the water system maintains the public supply in a safe and effective manner.

Nature Trail walk
469-5942

469-5703
Mr. Shawn Yeager
North-mid County
Gulf Islands GEOpark
Grades 4-12
all months
Join a Park Ranger on a walk through a virgin slash pine forest or mangrove swamp.

Recycling
464-7565

Ms. Kathy Yonce
All Areas
Pinellas County solid Waste Operations
Grades K-12
All months
Learn about Pinellas County’s successful recycling programs and what you can do to make the programs even better. “Boris the Earth-a-Saurus” can make an appearance along with the speaker.

Smokey Bear
943-4059
Mr. Patrick Dwyer

North County

Florida Division of Forestry
Grades K-12
All months (two weeks notice)
Fire prevention program about fire safety at home and in the forest. Approximately 35-45 minutes, including 12 minute video of Smokey and Friends puppet movie. School needs to supply a television and VCR. May cancel on short notice due to firefighting assignments. Need large person to fit Smokey the Bear costume. (Large groups only, one grade level.)

Project WILD Games
469-5942

469-5703
Mr. Shawn Yeager
North-mid County
Gulf Islands GEOpark
Grades K-12
All months
These games help educate students on nature and c current environmental issues.

Water--Conservation, Quality, Supply
464-3896

464-3576
Dr. Irma Reinpoldt
North-mid county
Pinellas County Dept. of Utilities
Grades K-12
All months
Conservation: Where does fresh water come from? How much is really available? How can the average person save water? 30-40 minutes.
Quality: Find out how pure our water is and what tests are done to assure done to assure drinking water quality. 30-40 minutes
Supply: Find out where we get our water supply y and how it is distributed through the water system’s pumping facilities. 30-40 minutes.

Social Studies
Seminole Indians
596-3136

Ms. Sue Goldman
Mid-South County
Heritage Village
Grades K-12
January, February, March

Tocobaga Indians
596-3136

Ms. Sue Goldman
Mid-South county
Heritage Village
Grades K-12
January, February, March

Florida Prehistory
596-3136

Ms. Sue Goldman
Mid-south county
Affiliated with Heritage Park
Grades K-12
January, February, March
Speaker will bring artifacts to share with students.

Honeymoon Island - More than a Beach
469-5942

469-5703
Mr. Shawn Yeager
North-mid county
Gulf Island GEOpark
Grades 4-12
all months
Allow a park Ranger to be your guide through the rich and colorful history of Honeymoon Island.