Stewards of Our Urban Lakes

05/29/2026

June is PACKED with opportunities to restore and protect St. Pete’s urban lakes. We’re not messin’ around 💪.

Join Stewards of Our Urban Lakes (SoUL) throughout the month as we remove litter, restore shorelines, install native plants, and build healthier ecosystems across our community. Whether you’re passionate about clean water, wildlife habitat, or simply giving back, there’s a volunteer opportunity for everyone.

📍 June 6: Jungle Lake Clean Up
📍 June 6: Mirror Lake Restoration Day
📍 June 13: Eagle Crest Lake Clean Up
📍 June 20: Meadowlawn Lake Clean Up & Planting
📍 June 20: Mirror Lake Restoration Day
📍 June 27: Crescent Lake Restoration Day
📍 June 27: Mirror Lake Restoration Day

Every volunteer hour helps improve water quality, support wildlife habitat, reduce pollution, and create healthier lakes for the St. Pete community.

🔗 Register through the link in our bio.

05/12/2026

Stewards of Our Urban Lakes is about more than cleanups. It’s about building a deeper connection to the lakes that shape our neighborhoods, learning to recognize changes in these ecosystems, and taking action that creates visible impact. Every volunteer effort helps strengthen the future of St. Pete’s urban lakes.

As people become involved, they often develop a sense of ownership and pride in the progress being made, inspiring others to care for these shared spaces too.

To learn more about the vision behind Stewards of Our Urban Lakes, check out the podcast episode “The Future of St. Pete’s Urban Lakes” by The Sustainable Living Podcast, featuring insights from our Chairman, James Bays.

Thanks to our intern Brooke Barnes for creating this post! ✌️

04/29/2026

This May, join for a month of action for our urban lakes! Help improve water quality, restore habitat, and care for our lakes:

May 2
Jungle Lake Clean Up
⏰ 8:30 AM – 12 PM
📍 Jungle Lake

May 9
Mirror Lake Clean Up
⏰ 9 AM – 12 PM
📍 Mirror Lake

May 30
Crescent Lake Clean Up
⏰ 8:30 AM – 12 PM
📍 Crescent Lake

Activities may include cleanups, planting, invasive removal, and more. All skill levels welcome.

Come to one or join us all month.
EventBrite link in bio to RSVP 🌊

04/28/2026

Maybe we can make a positive impact on this planet while we’re here. ☀️

Every single volunteering event, we see the good in people make this world better. With helping hands and open hearts we’re improving our lakes right here in St. Pete & beyond.

04/28/2026

Celebrate World Oceans Day with , Keep Pinellas Beautiful, Clearwater Marine Aquarium, and the Tampa Bay Roots & Shoots Alliance!

Meet and greet with 45+ local organizations working hard to protect our oceans and learn how YOU can help!

WHEN: Saturday, June 6th from 10 am - 2 pm
WHERE: Clearwater Marine Aquarium - 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767
(4th floor Ballroom)

Admission is FREE, and guests can receive 20% off aquarium admission to explore after visiting the event. For FREE admission to the event, enter through the 4 th floor doors via the parking structure.

Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/world-oceans-day-celebration-tickets-
1984988637449?aff=oddtdtcreator to learn more!

04/28/2026

Straight up gas.

Happy Earth Day!

Enjoy one or several of these activities today 💕
If you feel like helping Mother Earth while learning about the ecosystem, sign up for our After Earth Day Cleanup Paddle May 9th 🌎
[email protected]

04/28/2026

You can’t talk about a healthy bay and not talk about oysters. Without them, our waters and the communities that depend on them suffer.

Oysters are nature’s filter feeders, working to remove nutrients, dirt, and pollutants from the water, significantly improving the water quality and safety. A single oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water a day. Imagine what large reefs made up of tens of thousands of oysters can do for our waters.⁠

Unfortunately, our oyster population has been in decline, with nearly 80% lost since the 1950s. But with the support of our community, we’re bringing them back.

Our Oyster Keepers Program is a hands-on reef restoration initiative that engages the community by encouraging waterfront property owners to use their docks and piers for growing young oysters. These oysters grow in suspended cages, where they filter the water and produce larvae that help seed new reefs. Each cage has the potential to create 100 million oyster larvae per year and filter 2,000 gallons of water daily.

Get your hands dirty this summer and see firsthand how oyster restoration actually happens. Sign up to volunteer at https://mobilebaykeeper.org/volunteer-with-our-oyster-team/

04/28/2026

Main character energy.

Did you know that New York Harbor was once home to 220,000 acres of oyster reefs? Or, that an adult oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water a day?

Shared Planet reveals the untold stories of people and wildlife thriving together. Celebrating the benefits of making room for nature.

Premieres Wednesday, April 29 at 10/9c

04/16/2026

Volunteers needed this Saturday! April 18th, 2026 9 am - 12 pm at Mirror Lake Park.

Join our Lake Champion Jennifer Faller for a helpful set of hands to clean Mirror Lake. All tools will be provided. Meet us at Mirror Lake Park to remove trash around the lake. Community service hours accepted. No need to sign up, just arrive to the northwest corner of the park.

We are making progress on the west shoreline and need some more hands to move a bit faster. We bring equipment, you bring your energy and a pair of good shoes. See you on Saturday 9 AM! ☀️

04/01/2026

This April, get involved with during our month of action! Keep showing up for our lakes while helping improve water quality and strengthen our local ecosystem across St. Pete.

Check out our free volunteering events, all open to the public:

April 4�Jungle Lake Clean Up�⏰ 9 am – 12 pm�📍 Walter Fuller Dog Park

April 11�Mirror Lake Clean Up�⏰ 9 am – 12 pm�📍 Mirror Lake Park

April 18�Meadowlawn Clean Up�⏰ 9 am – 12 pm�📍 Meadowlawn Park

April 24�Eagle Crest�⏰ 9 am – 12 pm�📍 St. Petersburg College (SPC)

April 25�Crescent Lake Clean Up�⏰ 9 am – 12 pm�📍 Crescent Lake Park

Activities may include canoeing, removing invasive plants, planting, picking up trash, and more. Tasks vary by site and day, and all skill levels are welcome. These events are partnered with Keep Pinellas Beautiful .

Come for one or join us all month. Wear comfortable clothes, bring a friend, and spend April doing something meaningful.

RSVP ✌️: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/stewards-of-our-urban-lakes-111325252751