EVENTS AND PROJECTS

The Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve sponsors several events throughout the year. We also provide financial and volunteer support for a variety of environmentally related projects. Each of those events and projects is designed to enhance public awareness of the natural environment that lies in the northeast corner of Pinellas County.

EVENTS

Click here for the current schedule of programs at Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center

PROJECTS
Friends' Nature Trail /Observation Platform - A self-guided hiking trail was opened at the preserve for public use. This 1 1/2 mile loop trail lies at the southern end of Lora Lane off of Keystone Rd., about one-half mile east of East Lake Road. To make the trail more hiker-friendly, the Friends constructed a wooden footbridge over a small creek. In January 2001, we provided the materials and volunteer support for the construction of a 10 x 12 foot observation platform, just off the hiking trail. This area provides a view from which visitors can observe a wetlands area that is used by many of the creatures in the preserve. Park on the side of the road, pick up your map and guide, and enjoy a walk at whatever pace suits your mood. The trail is opened from sunrise to sunset 365 days a year.

In addition to the Friends Trail, the preserve offers guided hikes every Saturday. A reservation is required. For more information please call the preserve at 727-453-6910.

Eagle Scout Project
Eagle Scout, Mark Brandon, designed a project to enhance the Friend's Hiking Trail. He constructed a sign welcoming visitors to the trail and dedicating the trail to the Friends of Brooker Creek Preserve. He also created numbered posts and pamphlets so that hikers can identify various plants along the self-guided trail. The board provided the funding for the materials he needed to do this. The project was completed in February 2004; thank you, Mark!

Brooker Creek Preserve Map