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  » "Give A Day For The Bay" Volunteer Workdays

"Give A Day For The Bay" is a volunteer program sponsored by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program to directly involve citizens in restoring Tampa Bay.

Half-day workdays are held on Saturdays several times a year, at various parks and preserves throughout the Tampa Bay watershed. Removal of invasive plants is a primary focus of the workdays, along with native plant installation, to help restore important coastal and upland habitats throughout the bay watershed.

During the six Give A Days of the Fall 2011- Spring 2012 program, a total of 214 volunteers worked 856 hours restoring 72 acres and removing nearly 7 tons of invasives -- including Brazilian pepper, skunk vine and air potato. Native plants installed included beach sunflower, coral bean, marsh grass and sea oats. Watch short videos of these workdays at www.youtube.com/TheTBEP

Volunteers of all ages work hard and are rewarded with lunch and the knowledge that they have played a part in helping to preserve the diversity and integrity of the bay's natural ecosystems.

TBEP relies on its local government partners to identify parks in need of work, and to assist with logistical support.

Scheduled Workdays for Fall 2012-Spring 2013

October 20, 2012
Al Palonis Park, Tampa
Invasive Plant Removal

November 3, 2012
Gamble Creek Island, Manatee County
Invasive Plant Removal

January 19, 2013
Sawgrass Lake Park, Pinellas
Invasive Plant Removal (air potatoes)

February 2, 2013
Joe's Creek, Pinellas
Invasive Plant Removal (air potatoes)

March 02, 2013
Rye Preserve, Manatee County
Invasive Plant Removal

April 27, 2013
Camp Bayou, Ruskin
Invasive Plant Removal

» Click here to be added to the Give A Day For The Bay team and receive information about these workdays