# Event Details - **Event Name**: Pinellas Florida Waters Stewardship Program - 2025 - Class IX - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am – Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 12:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: An intensive program to learn all about Florida's waters. Each class takes place at a new location with guest speakers, tours and more!About this EventWorking With Water, Working With PeopleTo make a difference concerning the issues surrounding water quality and quantity in our communities, we must understand the various ways in which we interact with water. As Floridians, we are connected to our oceans and bays by our faucets and laundries, to our neighborhood ponds and lakes by our yards and streets, and to our regional and statewide neighbors by our surface and groundwater supplies.This program will use expert presentations, online explorations, experiential learning, field experience in watershed science, and communication skills training to foster a greater understanding of these interactions and provide the tools necessary to become stewards of our water resources.During this six-session course, participants will travel to locations across Pinellas County to explore the natural beauty, learn about emerging water issues, and meet with local experts.Participants will also plan and implement an individual (or group) stewardship project that makes a difference in the community, attend a relevant stakeholder meeting and explore online resources to learn more about water between class sessions.Each class session will be three hours long and include Working with Water instructor-led presentations looking at water at the state-level as well as Working with People instructor-led presentations highlighting communication best-practices. Classes will also include time for discussions, guest speaker presentations highlighting local water resources, and a field tour.This course has limited seating/availability. Register early to reserve your spot. Youth (under 18) are eligible to register as long as an accompanying adult is also registered for the program. A minimum of 15 participants must be registered one week prior to the course or the course will be rescheduled. A full refund will be issued if this is the case.ScheduleSession 1 - Tuesday, February 24 (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)*:Watershed Basics and Stewardship @ Brooker Creek Preserve in Tarpon Springs with guest speaker Alexa Cetta, Environmental Specialist, Pinellas County Public Works, Environmental ManagementSession 2 - Tuesday, March 10 (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)*:Water Flow, Then and Now @ Clam Bayou Marine Education Center with guest speaker from Southwest Florida Water Management District, Surface Water Improvement & Management ProgramSession 3 - Tuesday, March 24 (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)*:Water Laws and Other Tools @ Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Plant with guest speaker Frederick Hemerick, Public Utilities Manager, City of ClearwaterSession 4 - Tuesday, April 7 (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)*:Future Water Supply and Emerging Issues @ William E. Dunn Water Reclamation Facility with guest speaker Tirusew Asefa, Ph.D., P.E., D.WRE, Manager, Planning & System Decision Support, Tampa Bay WaterSession 5 - Tuesday, April 21 (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)*:Panel Discussion with local environmental non-profit groups and Stewardship Project Updates @ Location TBDSession 6- Tuesday, April 28 (9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)*:Speaking for Water, Reflection & Graduation @ Weedon Island Preserve in St. Petersburg.*Locations and speakers are subject to change.Before You RegisterPlease review course requirements should you wish to receive a certificate of completion at the end of the program:Attend at least five of the six sessions, two of which MUST be the first and last ones (Session #1 and Session #6)Attend and briefly describe a stakeholder gatheringComplete online mini-sessionsParticipate in the online discussionsSubmit a summary of your individual or group stewardship projectCost: $125If the cost of the program will prevent you from participating, please complete a scholarship application. Application deadline is Tuesday, February 10.Questions?For more information about this course, please contact your local UF/IFAS Extension Pinellas County Natural Resources Agent, Lara Milligan at lara317@ufl.edu or 727-453-6905. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/4baa1a10-f9f8-11f0-aefb-47040991ef0d-rimg-w1200-h480-dc14655c-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4bd5e500-f9f8-11f0-aefb-47040991ef0d-rimg-w1200-h480-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tarpon-springs/pinellas-florida-waters-stewardship-program-2025-class-ix/100001979907494614 - **Event Categories**: workshops, business, meetups - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 125, max: 125, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Tarpon Springs - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: LOCATIONS VARY - Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center - **lat**: 28.136639 - **long**: -82.656421 - **full address**: LOCATIONS VARY - Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd, Tarpon Springs, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Pinellas Florida Waters Stewardship Program - 2025 - Class IX - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/3c978bc1214442adb3f00bf02004ba0ea469ff3f142ca058d9ca6b9cd07831eb-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfefffe-gmir.jpg?v=1769350569 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Pinellas Florida Waters Stewardship Program - 2025 - Class IX being held? - **A:** Pinellas Florida Waters Stewardship Program - 2025 - Class IX takes place on Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 09:30 am to Tue, 28 Apr, 2026 at 12:30 pm at LOCATIONS VARY - Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center, 3940 Keystone Rd, Tarpon Springs, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Pinellas Florida Waters Stewardship Program - 2025 - Class IX? - **A:** Tickets for Pinellas Florida Waters Stewardship Program - 2025 - Class IX are priced at USD 125 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityFlorida Waters Stewardship Program ParticipantUSD 125Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Pinellas Florida Waters Stewardship Program - 2025 - Class IX? - **A:** Pinellas Florida Waters Stewardship Program - 2025 - Class IX is organized by Brooker Creek Preserve Env. Education Center. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Brooker Creek Preserve Env. Education Center's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Brooker Creek Preserve Env. Education Center a rating of 4/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Brooker Creek Preserve Env. Education Center has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Pinellas Florida Waters Stewardship Program - 2025 - Class IX is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tarpon Springs, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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Education Center", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/brooker-creek-preserve-env-education-center/22535185", "description": "Pinellas County Extension at Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center is proud to offer a variety of educational and interpretive programs for the public. The goal of these programs is to empower citizens to make informed decisions about natural and cultural resources. Center programs interpret the natural and cultural history of the area in order to demonstrate the balance between our needs and the needs of natural Florida.For more information please call (727) 453-6800.CENTER HOURS:  The Education Center is open Thursday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., and Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.VIEW OUR UPCOMING WEBINARS on our websiteHEREor on our Facebook pageHERE.Sign up to receive our monthlyUPDATES!" } ] } ] ```