Upcoming Events

Believe it or not, there are wild or feral chickens in Florida. Anyone who has visited the Keys or Ybor City may have run into these colorful but noisy fowl. Join expert instructor and artist Ellen Westerholm as she guides you through painting your own rooster. Cost is $50/person with all painting materials being supplied. But if you have attended a painting class before, please bring any leftover paints, brushes or markers to help us walk our environmental talk.

Folk Music Third Saturdays Concert. $7 at the door. The potluck will begin at 7 PM with music at 7:45. Bring a covered dish for the potluck.

This group of volunteers works on our financial affairs. New volunteers are encouraged to attend or inquire at (352) 357-7536.

This committee works on developing, researching, constructing and installing exhibits throughout the property and museum. Are you creative? Then this is the committee for you to get involved in.

This group of volunteers provides overall direction to this independent nonprofit. New volunteers are encouraged to attend or inquire at (352) 357-7536.

Swamps are mysterious places that provide a home to many different species of animals and insects. Join expert instructor and artist Ellen Westerholm as she guides you through creating a swamp of your own with water colors. Because of the topic and details required to complete this painting, class will be 3 hours long instead of the normal 2 hours. Cost if $60/person. If you have attended a previous water color painting class we ask you to help us walk our environmental talk by bringing back any leftover paints or brushes.