Upcoming Events

Experience Tampa Bay Watch like never before through our array of events. From festive fundraisers and competitive fishing tournaments to celebrations that honor our planet. Each gathering not only promises great fun and community spirit but also plays a crucial role in fueling our mission.

JUN

19th Annual Tarpon Rodeo

Funds raised during the tournament will support Tampa Bay Watch’s efforts to protect and restore our waterways through scientific volunteer projects, as well as educate locals and visitors about the importance of our fresh and brackish waters.

Ft. De Soto Boat Ramp

June 7th

6 AM - 3 PM

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Check out our volunteer event calendar to see a full list of upcoming volunteer projects and opportunities.

	May 2024
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		1 Oyster reef ball construction Oyster reef ball construction May 1, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Tampa Bay Watch, 3000 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715, USA Tampa Bay Watch is recruiting volunteers to build oyster reef balls. This task involves pouring marine-friendly concrete into a fiberglass mold to create oyster reef balls, then taking apart the molds when dry. The reef balls will be installed at a future date to stabilize shorelines and prevent erosion while creating habitat similar to natural oyster communities found along shoreline areas throughout Tampa Bay. Click here to register to volunteer. See more details •	2 Oyster reef installation at MacDill AFB Oyster reef installation at MacDill AFB May 2, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL 33621, USA Tampa Bay Watch is recruiting volunteers to help install an oyster shell bar on the shoreline of MacDill Air Force Base. We will be installing an oyster shell bar which involves shoveling fossilized shell into mesh bags and transporting the bags to lay on the shoreline. The goal of our efforts is to restore lost habitat by promoting new oyster growth, ultimately improving water quality and providing food sources and habitat for many species. Click here to register to volunteer. See more details •	3 Oyster reef installation at MacDill AFB Oyster reef installation at MacDill AFB May 3, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL 33621, USA Tampa Bay Watch is recruiting volunteers to help install an oyster shell bar on the shoreline of MacDill Air Force Base. We will be installing an oyster shell bar which involves shoveling fossilized shell into mesh bags and transporting the bags to lay on the shoreline. The goal of our efforts is to restore lost habitat by promoting new oyster growth, ultimately improving water quality and providing food sources and habitat for many species. Click here to register to volunteer. See more details •	4 TBW at Shamrock Distance Classic TBW at Shamrock Distance Classic May 4, 2024 Fort De Soto County Park, 3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715, USA We're the proud charity partner of Florida Road Races for the second year in a row! It's our role to help recruit volunteers for their races. In return, a portion of proceeds benefit the mission of TBW. Their next event is the Shamrock Distance Classic and could use help passing out race packets prior to the event, setting up, and pouring beer. Click here to see the available shifts. See more details •	5
6	7 Mono Clean-a-thon Mono Clean-a-thon May 7, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Tampa Bay Watch, 3000 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715, USA Tampa Bay Watch is recruiting volunteers for a "Mono Clean-a-thon" at Tampa Bay Watch Marine Education Center, 3000 Pinellas Bayway South, Tierra Verde, FL 33715. We'll be cleaning "mono" or fishing line which involves sorting through the line to remove debris, then cutting out hooks and lures. The clean line will be contributed to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) statewide initiative for proper recycling and repurposing of used fishing line. Click here to register to volunteer. See more details •	8 Oyster reef ball construction Oyster reef ball construction May 8, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Tampa Bay Watch, 3000 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715, USA Tampa Bay Watch is recruiting volunteers to build oyster reef balls. This task involves pouring marine-friendly concrete into a fiberglass mold to create oyster reef balls, then taking apart the molds when dry. The reef balls will be installed at a future date to stabilize shorelines and prevent erosion while creating habitat similar to natural oyster communities found along shoreline areas throughout Tampa Bay. Click here to register to volunteer. See more details •	9	10	11	12
13	14 Oyster reef ball construction Oyster reef ball construction May 14, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Tampa Bay Watch, 3000 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715, USA Tampa Bay Watch is recruiting volunteers to build oyster reef balls. This task involves pouring marine-friendly concrete into a fiberglass mold to create oyster reef balls, then taking apart the molds when dry. The reef balls will be installed at a future date to stabilize shorelines and prevent erosion while creating habitat similar to natural oyster communities found along shoreline areas throughout Tampa Bay. Click here to register to volunteer. See more details •	15 POSTPONED: Oyster Reef Installation POSTPONED: Oyster Reef Installation May 15, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Maximo Park, Pinellas Point Dr S &, Sunshine Skyway Ln S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711, USA ATTENTION: This project has been postponed. Stay tuned for rescheduled dates. Thank you! Tampa Bay Watch is recruiting volunteers to create an oyster reef on the shoreline of Maximo Park, Sunshine Skyway Ln. S. & Pinellas Point Dr. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33711. We will be installing an oyster shell bar and oyster reef balls and volunteers are needed for both duties. Oyster shell bar installation involves shoveling fossilized shell into mesh bags and placing them on the shoreline to create a series of oyster bars. Reef ball installation is a heavy project as reef balls weigh 200 pounds each. Two people share the weight of each reef ball at a time to install it on the shoreline. This project is an effort to restore lost habitat systems to the bay, prevent further erosion of the shoreline and improve water quality through natural biological filtration. Click here to read more about the project. See more details •	16 POSTPONED: Oyster Reef Installation POSTPONED: Oyster Reef Installation May 16, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Maximo Park, Pinellas Point Dr S &, Sunshine Skyway Ln S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711, USA ATTENTION: This project has been postponed. Stay tuned for rescheduled dates. Thank you! Tampa Bay Watch is recruiting volunteers to create an oyster reef on the shoreline of Maximo Park, Sunshine Skyway Ln. S. & Pinellas Point Dr. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33711. We will be installing an oyster shell bar and oyster reef balls and volunteers are needed for both duties. Oyster shell bar installation involves shoveling fossilized shell into mesh bags and placing them on the shoreline to create a series of oyster bars. Reef ball installation is a heavy project as reef balls weigh 200 pounds each. Two people share the weight of each reef ball at a time to install it on the shoreline. This project is an effort to restore lost habitat systems to the bay, prevent further erosion of the shoreline and improve water quality through natural biological filtration. Click here to read more about the project. See more details •	17 POSTPONED: Oyster Reef Installation POSTPONED: Oyster Reef Installation May 17, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Maximo Park, Pinellas Point Dr S &, Sunshine Skyway Ln S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711, USA ATTENTION: This project has been postponed. Stay tuned for rescheduled dates. Thank you! Tampa Bay Watch is recruiting volunteers to create an oyster reef on the shoreline of Maximo Park, Sunshine Skyway Ln. S. & Pinellas Point Dr. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33711. We will be installing an oyster shell bar and oyster reef balls and volunteers are needed for both duties. Oyster shell bar installation involves shoveling fossilized shell into mesh bags and placing them on the shoreline to create a series of oyster bars. Reef ball installation is a heavy project as reef balls weigh 200 pounds each. Two people share the weight of each reef ball at a time to install it on the shoreline. This project is an effort to restore lost habitat systems to the bay, prevent further erosion of the shoreline and improve water quality through natural biological filtration. See more details •	18 POSTPONED: Oyster Reef Installation POSTPONED: Oyster Reef Installation May 18, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Maximo Park, Pinellas Point Dr S &, Sunshine Skyway Ln S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711, USA ATTENTION: This project has been postponed. Stay tuned for rescheduled dates. Thank you! Tampa Bay Watch is recruiting volunteers to create an oyster reef on the shoreline of Maximo Park, Sunshine Skyway Ln. S. & Pinellas Point Dr. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33711. We will be installing an oyster shell bar and oyster reef balls and volunteers are needed for both duties. Oyster shell bar installation involves shoveling fossilized shell into mesh bags and placing them on the shoreline to create a series of oyster bars. Reef ball installation is a heavy project as reef balls weigh 200 pounds each. Two people share the weight of each reef ball at a time to install it on the shoreline. This project is an effort to restore lost habitat systems to the bay, prevent further erosion of the shoreline and improve water quality through natural biological filtration. See more details •	19
20	21 Oyster reef ball construction Oyster reef ball construction May 21, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Tampa Bay Watch, 3000 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715, USA Tampa Bay Watch is recruiting volunteers to build oyster reef balls. This task involves pouring marine-friendly concrete into a fiberglass mold to create oyster reef balls, then taking apart the molds when dry. The reef balls will be installed at a future date to stabilize shorelines and prevent erosion while creating habitat similar to natural oyster communities found along shoreline areas throughout Tampa Bay. Click here to register to volunteer. See more details •	22	23 Oyster reef ball construction Oyster reef ball construction May 23, 2024 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Tampa Bay Watch, 3000 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715, USA Tampa Bay Watch is recruiting volunteers to build oyster reef balls. This task involves pouring marine-friendly concrete into a fiberglass mold to create oyster reef balls, then taking apart the molds when dry. The reef balls will be installed at a future date to stabilize shorelines and prevent erosion while creating habitat similar to natural oyster communities found along shoreline areas throughout Tampa Bay. Click here to register to volunteer. See more details •	24	25	26
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