Recreation Programs - Nature back  
Date of Record: August 13, 2007

Recreation Membership and Registration Information

(R) = resident, with recreation card (NR) = non-resident with recreation card (Guest) = non-recreation card holder

Bird Walks

All ages

Join an experienced bird guide for a walk while learning to identify various bird species. Bring binoculars if you have them.
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Sat, February 6 at 8:00 a.m. at McGough Nature Park
Sat, March 3 at 4:30 p.m. at Bonner Park
Sat, April 17 at 11:00 a.m. at Bonner Park
Free

Birding 101

Adults
Learn to identify species of birds commonly found in Florida. This class is part lecture and part guided hike. Bring binoculars if you have them.
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Sat, April 17 at 9 a.m.
McGough Nature Park
$5

Coastal Cleanup

All ages

Volunteers are needed to help clean up litter and debris. Wear old shoes/boots, comfortable clothing, gloves and sunscreen.
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Sat, March 20 at 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
McGough Nature Park
Free

Community Vegetable Garden

Adults, Families

Plant, tend and harvest your own veggies on a 4x8 or 4x16 plot. Plots are limited so call 727-518-3047 for availability and details.
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McGough Nature Park
4x8 plot $25/6 months or $40/year
4x16 plot $35/6 months or $60/year

Family Cookout and Camp Out

All ages, children must be accompanied by an adult
Grab your tent and join us as we take over the nature park for a night of unforgettable experiences. Enjoy a cookout, night hike, wildlife show, smore's around a campfire, breakfast, and more. You don't want to miss this rare opportunity to spend the night out under the stars. Space is limited so call 518-3047 to preregister by Tuesday, March 9.
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Friday, March 12 at 6 p.m.-Saturday, March 13 at 8a.m.
McGough Nature Park
$10/person, ages 2 and under free

Fire and Drum Circle

All Ages

Bring a drum and join us in the drum circle or just sit back and enjoy the rhythm around the campfire. Drums will be available to borrow.
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Saturday, January 30 at 7pm
Friday, March 19 at 7pm
Location:McGough Nature Park
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$4.00/person, 2 & under free
Barry Skeete

Jr Explorers Preschool Program

Ages 3-5

Join us for a morning of fun and learning at this beautiful 34-acre nature park's licensed preschool program. Children will enjoy a balance in large and gross motor skills, indoor and outdoor explorations, free choice learning themes and a variety of creative art experiences. There are only 10 spaces available so call 518-3047 for more information. Rec cards are required.



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Monday-Wenesday 8:30-11:30a.m.
McGough Nature Park
Feb 1-24 $110(R)/$137.50(NR) No class Feb 15
Mar 1-31 $150(R)/$187.50(NR)
Apr 5-28 $120(R)/$150(NR)

Jr Ranger Program

Ages 5-12
Become a Jr Ranger by completing an activity guide at One of Largo's parks. The guide provides fun facts, hands-on learning activies and important information that relates to our environment and parks. Pick up your guide at McGough Nature Park and get started today! Guides are free. Children who complete the guides will receive a Jr Ranger badge. Call 518-3047 for more info.

Nature Home School Program

Ages 3-8
Join us the second Thursday of each month. Monthly themes include reptiles and amphibians, insects, plants and flowers, and planet earth. The program includes a lesson with activities and exploration of the nature park.
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Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11, Apr 8 at 12:30pm
McGough Nature Park
$5/child

Nature Photography Contest

All ages
Bring us up to three of your best nature photo's taken at one of Largo's nature parks and you could be our lucky winner! Photo's must by 5x7 or larger and are due by Monday, March 29 at McGough Nature Park. All submissions must be accompanies by an entry form. Winners will be announced at the Spring Ecofest at McGough Nature Park on Saturday, April 3 at 12p.m. Have questions? Call 518-3047 for more info.

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Night Hike

All ages

Take a guided walk through the woods during a full moon, seeking out owls, bats, raccoons, armadillos, and other
nocturnal creatures! Call 727-518-3047 to register. Flashlights are optional.

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Fri, Feb 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Bonner Park
$3 per person

New Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten

Ages 3 and 4

McGough Nature Park is now a licensed provider for the state funded VPK program. Classes are held Monday-Thursday 12-4p.m. The beautiful 34 acre setting has only 10 spaces available so call 727-518-3047 for more information.

Preschool Snack and Story Time

Ages 3-5
Join us as we sit on a blanket, eat a snack, read a story, and take a walk in the park. Call 518-3047 to register.
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Saturday, February 27, 10-11 a.m.
McGough Nature Park
$3/child (includes snack)

Spring EcoFest

All ages
Even the Easter Bunny is going green! Don't miss this special festival. We will have something for everyone; games and activities for kids, an Easter Egg hunt, a visit from the Easter Bunny, live music, food, live wildlife and environmental exhibits, a FREE TREE GIVE-A-WAY, and much more.
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Saturday, April 3, 11a.m.-2p.m.
McGough Nature Park
Free

Vendor Application

Tai Chi

Adults

Experience this low impact exercise out in nature, surrounded by water and mangrove trees. Please preregister by calling 727-518-3047.
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Every Friday at 8:00 a.m.
Bonner Park
$4/$5/$8/person
Nate Patterson

WILD Birthday Parties at McGough Nature Park

Age 5-12

Celebrate your birthday party at the Nature Park. Reserve a covered shelter at the playground or an indoor room. Add a WILD twist to you party. We offer live wildlife encounters and a variety of nature crafts and activities. The cost of one program is $40. Pick two programs for $75. Call 727-518-3047 for party information and ideas.

Guided Eco-paddle

Adults

If you enjoy being on the water and learning about the wildlife you encounter, this program is for you! We will explore the intracoastal waterway and estuaries. Kayaks are available for rental. If you are interested call 727-518-3047 to be put no an interest list.

Traveling Naturalist

All Ages

Unable to take a field trip? Leave the traveling to us and invite a naturalist to visit you. You have a variety of topics to choose from. Live animals are available to travel to you. The cost of the program is $50. Call 727-518-3047 to reserve your naturalist.

School, Scout Troop and Home School Field Trips

All Ages

Largo's Nature Parks invite you to take a field trip! We offer several tours/programs and pre and post trip materials on: birds, plants and trees, ecosystems, Florida wildlife, insects, wetlands, art in nature and more! Call 727-518-3047 to schedule your visit.

P.I.N.E.S. Badge Project

All Ages

Partnership In Nature Education with Scouts. This program was created to assist scouts in completing several different badge requirements. Several Merit Badges can be completed. Call 727-518-3047 to schedule your group.

E.A.G.L.E. Volunteer Program

Ages 16 & Up

Environmental Activists Guarding Largo's Ecosystems. Take advantage of several free trainings in plant and wildlife identification to become an EAGLE volunteer through our Friends of Parks organization. Upon completion of the training participants will receive a volunteer shirt/ID and then assistance can be given to Nature Park staff in preserving and protecting our natural ecosystems.