Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center

06/11/2026

Do Good, Win Big 🌊

As an All At Once Non-Profit Partner, we are giving away a chance to win two (2) tickets to the August 19th, 2026, Jack Johnson concert at the MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheatre in Tampa, FL. Below are all the ways you can enter for your chance to win! * 🎟️

👉 Volunteer at one of our Coastal Cleanup Locations on July 11th. Help us keep the bay free of debris and be a part of our mission in action!

👉 Donate to our mission! Our goal is to raise $2500, which will directly impact the continued work of a healthy watershed of the bay! Donations will be matched by the Johnson Ohana Foundation and must be made through the link below.

We will also be at the Village Green during the concert, connecting, learning, and taking action 🌱

Whether you volunteer or donate (or both!), your support helps fuel impactful, community-driven environmental solutions for Tampa Bay Watch. Not to mention getting entered into the chance drawing to see Jack Johnson rock the stage...👀

Volunteer & Donate Here: https://www.tampabaywatch.org/all-at-once-foundation-collaboration

*Donated prize includes 2 tickets to the Jack Johnson Surfilmusic Tour concert coming to Tampa, FL on August 19th, 7:30pm and Tampa Bay Watch gear to show your support! Must be 18 years or older for drawing entry. See link for full list of Terms & Conditions.

06/08/2026

Learn about the rich and intriguing history of St. Pete aboard our Liquid to Land History Boat tours🌊

With experts from the St. Petersburg Museum of History, see how determination, creativity, and a whole lot of elbow grease made the city you know and love—not to mention get the best view of the skyline!👏

🚢 Next tour sets sail on June 13th
🎟️ Tickets at Link in Bio

06/03/2026

Looking for a way to cool off from the Florida summer heat? 🔥

Join us on our sandbar snorkeling excursions! Grab a dip net or borrow a mask and join our knowledgeable marine science educators to snorkel through the biodiveristy of the bay 🐟

These epic tours will be departing from our downtown Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier through Labor Day, so don't miss out!

Register now: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/tbwdiscoverycenter-tampa/items/574321/calendar/2026/06/?full-items=yes

06/03/2026

Go Beyond the Bay with us ✈️

Tampa Bay Watch and Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida representatives recently traveled to Philadelphia to attend and present at the American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo! Our Executive Director of Education, Leah Biery, and our Marine Operations Manager, Aubrey Stevens, recently teamed up with the passionate MFA education team for an inspiring trip—presenting “From Moran to Mangroves: A Partner Program that Sails Beyond the Galleries.”

This presentation extends further than our Discovery Center, showing how collaborative & immersive community experiences, like our Sunset Art & Nature Tours, can make waves far beyond the bay. 🌊

Dive into the full story to discover more about this collaborative trip 👉

Tampa Bay Watch and Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg representatives recently traveled to Philadelphia to attend and present at the American Alliance of Museums Annual Meeting & MuseumExpo. Leah Biery, Executive Director of Education, and Aubrey Stevens, Ma

06/02/2026

Big things happen when you come together 💙

This Spring, over 880 ORBs were built by 731 volunteers over 26 days—that's over 88.5 tons of shoreline protection ready to be installed.

This means more shore stabilization in vulnerable areas, protection from wave erosion, and increased habitats for oyster population growth in our bay 🦪

Each ORB creates a home for 300 new oysters on average, which in turn filter about 15,000 gallons of water. Multiply that by 884 ORBs...now THAT is progress in motion to continue restoring the bay everyday 🌊

📅 Our next build season opens in October
👉 Save the date + come be part of the growing impact

Let’s keep restoring our bay—together 🤝

05/29/2026

Summer starts now 🙌

Our Estuary Quest Summer Camp 2026 kicks off on June 1st! Get ready for a summer of marine exploration and new discoveries ☀️

🤿 Snorkel and explore marine wildlife
🔬 Dive into hands-on science experiments
🚢 Set sail on educational boat rides
♻️ Get creative with eco-friendly arts & crafts...and MORE ‼️

Last minute spots are extremely limited! Our Tierra Verde location has limited availability, with less than 5 spots left for the week of July 6th. Our St. Pete Pier Discovery Center spots are now completely sold out!

Don't miss out this summer! Snag a spot for your camper here: https://www.tbwdiscoverycenter.org/camp

05/20/2026

St. Pete sunsets 🤝 MFA Art

Spend the day immersed in art and nature on May 31st! Join us as we collaborate with the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, Florida , combining their beautiful exhibits with the unbeatable sunset views of St. Pete aboard our wildlife boat tour.

Begin the evening at the MFA with a guided docent tour of the collection galleries, then join us for a sunset wildlife boat tour with our expert marine educators! This unique program invites visitors to embark on a journey that celebrates the awe-inspiring beauty of nature and the role it plays in sparking human creativity. Sounds like the perfect Sunday to us! Spots fill up fast, so get your tickets below.

🎫 Tickets: https://bit.ly/3PQAtwc

05/14/2026

Sensory Sunday is back this weeked!✨

Start your Sunday with us on May 17th as we explore our exhibits, hands-on programming, and learn about our estuary– with lower lighting, decreased noise levels, and focus on learning with the senses 💙 Each visitor will receive a sensory-friendly bag filled with calming tools and supports to help create a comfortable, sensory-friendly experience throughout the day. All who would benefit are welcome!

Register: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/tbwdiscoverycenter-tampa/items/431744/calendar/2026/05/?full-items=yes&flow=869977

05/11/2026

Supporting our mission 🤝 Looking good doing it

From Volunteer Starter Kits with everything you need to jump in and help out at one of our restoration projects, to to ultra-soft organic recycled cotton tees, we've got the gear to help you rep' TBW all around town.

The best part? Each purchase makes an impact. Proceeds go directly towards helping our mission to restore the bay through community driven restoration projects, educational programs, and community outreach.

➡️ Shop now at the link: https://www.tbwstore.org/
🌅 Visit our Discovery Center at the St. Pete Pier for even more eco-friendly options!

05/05/2026

Calling all lil’ explorers! 🐬 Our Bay Babies program on May 8th and 9th is all about Sorting through Sealife. Learn what makes your favorite sea creatures unique through hands-on crafts, story time, and maybe even get up close and personal with some of our touch-tank critters! 🦀

This program is ideal for children aged 3-6 and is in our indoor classroom—the perfect way to cool off on the pier! Register at the link below.

Register: https://bit.ly/3P4tDTt