Eco Wonders (ages 7-11): Protecting Our Watersheds

OVERVIEW Kids ages 7-11 will learn how to protect our watersheds and stop stormwater pollution in our community with a hands-on experience building a water filtration device. Join UF/IFAS Extension Florida Sea Grant and Pasco County at the Land O' Lakes Library for an educational program focused on understanding stormwater pollution in our watersheds. Youth will learn about stormwater pollution sources and environmental impacts. They will also get to experience a hands-on water filtration activity. Parents are welcome to join and learn. If kids out of the age range are interested, please reach out to me.moore@ufl.edu The program will also introduce an upcoming hands-on community volunteer opportunity, supported by the Tampa Bay Estuary Program Bay Mini Grant and the Tarpon Tag, where attendees can take part in the restoration of a local retention pond system to restore habitat and actively reduce nutrient loading. Adults and youth can sign up to volunteer for the pond restoration events here! May 3rd- Community Pond Restoration Event Phase 1 [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-pond-restoration-event-phase-1-stormwater-smart-solutions-tickets-1983881015522] July 12- Community Pond Restoration Event Phase 2 [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-pond-restoration-event-phase-2-stormwater-smart-solutions-tickets-1984074205358] Special Accommodations: The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact our office at (727) 355- 7601 at least 4 weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.