Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center

05/20/2026

happy world bee day!🐝 https://www.facebook.com/share/17UciFxFmN/

Happy World Bee Day! DYK Florida has over 300 species of native bees that are critical to the pollination of our native plants and food crops?

We’re celebrating this important group of pollinators today at 2pm with our webinar on Florida’s native bees, presented by University of Florida’s Dr. Rachel Mallinger, and it’s not too late to sign up: https://www.flawildflowers.org/event/260520-webinar-native-bees/

You can also learn more about supporting local bee biodiversity in your own landscape here: https://www.flawildflowers.org/attracting-bees/

05/19/2026

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good evening!

this is a virginia creeper appreciation post.
tell me why you love this vine!

💚😊

05/02/2026

Sounds fun!

Are you excited yet? You should be!
The annual Junior Ranger Jamboree is almost here!

Open to all ages, the Jamboree makes it easy to become a Junior Ranger in one park visit. We will have music, snacks and so much fun as you visit the various tents, learn and experience a variety of activities, and then - EARN YOUR BADGE.

Don't Miss this great event!

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05/02/2026

Today! Come see what it's all about-

Share your Tampa Bay water memories in free Watershed Stories workshops that turn local water data and experiences into short spoken stories.

04/25/2026

Big thanks to the volunteers from the Church of Southshore for helping clean up around the visitors center.💕🙏

04/12/2026

Not an appropriate photo for the river but love that it's been posted on the County website :) April 25 night paddle on the LMR.

Explore the Little Manatee river after dark!

04/11/2026

Today is Gopher Tortoise Day 🐢
Gopher Tortoises are a HUGE part of Florida’s ecosystem. They’re a keystone species whose burrows are home to more than 360 different species. To learn more about gopher tortoises book a program with us!

03/28/2026

A great morning of Spring Fest activities with Florida Aquarium, Southshore Public Library, Little Manatee State Park and HC Conservation and Environmental Lands Management, Paleo Preserve Fossil Museum and Camp Bayou volunteers. Love to see new faces as well as old enjoying the wonders at Camp Bayou. thank you all for coming out and hope to see you again soon!

03/28/2026

Lots to do this morning. First car ride is on!

03/28/2026

Check out the raffle prizes for kids!