Cultural, Education & Leisure

Arts & Cultural Treasures - Cultural Affairs - A visual tour (PowerPoint presentation) of arts and cultural organizations, cultural happenings and festivals from Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg will serve as an introduction to their community programs, special events, architecture, and history which contribute to our unique sense of place. Recommended audience: Adults

Pinellas County Parks - Parks and Recreation - Discover the natural beauty of Pinellas County's internationally known, award-winning parks and what they have to offer.

Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail –Parks and Recreation/Planning – The Fred Marquis Pinellas Trail is a unique 34-mile linear county park. Park rangers who patrol the Trail are available for presentations. Topics range from bicycle safety, Pinellas Trail history, safety and security, and Trail construction updates. Recommended audience: All ages

Heritage Village, Pinellas County's Historical Home - Heritage Village – Located in Largo, Heritage Village contains 27 historical structures and a museum on 21 beautiful acres. Explore the history of the Village, from its beginning as a museum in the basement of the Old County Courthouse, to the present, and get a glimpse of the future. Recommended audience: High School - Adults

Pinellas County Extension & Florida Botanical Gardens - Pinellas County Extension - The Florida Botanical Gardens is a public garden and part of the Pinewood Cultural Park, also home to Pinellas County Extension and Heritage Village. Pinellas County Extension, as a part of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, exists to provide research-based knowledge and educational programs enabling people to make informed decisions to improve their quality of life. NOTE: Programs are designed for one-hour at a cost of $50.00 per program. Recommended audience: Programs can be tailored to accommodate youth and adult audiences.

Topics come from our two program areas, Sustainable Living and Natural Resources.

Sustainable Living Topics

• An Introduction to Climate Change
• Energy-Efficient Home Lighting Strategies
• Family Matters
• Green Living
• Green Office
• Green Products and Purchasing
• Healthy Home
• Making Healthy and Sustainable Food Choices
• Nutrition Basics
• Personal Finance
• Saving Money by Going Green
• Small Steps to Health and Wealth
• Solar Energy
• Youth Development

Natural Resource Topics

• Butterfly Gardening
• Florida-Friendly Landscaping
• Gardening With Native Plants
• Insects, Good and Bad
• Rain Harvesting
• Small Trees for Small Spaces

To request a speaker, either fill out the online form, or phone the Pinellas County Communications Department at 453-3051. Please give three weeks notice to fill your request.