rapher for the Israeli newspapers Hadashot and Haaretz—uncover personal stories while revealing the violent, often detached nature of Israel’s military occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. VETERANS ART CENTER 6798 Crosswinds Dr. N, St. Petersburg 813.504.3092 www.vactb.org Provides opportunities for military and veterans to develop and showcase creative and artistic accomplishments. WEEDON ISLAND PRESERVE 1800 Weedon Drive NE, St. Petersburg. 727.453.6500, www. weedonislandpreserve.org
als provided. Ages 18+. SEPTEMBER 15 – The Great Weedon Bird Quest. Learn the identifying marks and behaviors of our feathered year-round residents and seasonal visitors. Recommended for adolescents and adults. 28 – Heritage Hike
aquarium-like setting in the spring of the Weeki Wachee River. A waterpark, Buccaneer Bay, and boat rides are also part of the attraction.
WEEKI WACHEE SPRINGS www.weekiwachee.com/ A natural tourist attraction where underwater performances by “mermaids”, women wearing fish tails as well as other fanciful outfits, can be viewed in an
Ever wonder what archaeologists do with all that stuff they dig up at archaeological sites once the fieldwork is finished? Learn all about how artifacts and other archaeological material get processed in the laboratory; so, we can use them to learn about the past. You will get the chance to sort through, identify, and wash artifacts and other material from real archaeological sites. One Friday a month. AUGUST 18 – Paint in the Wild. Kelly Quinn will guide participants in a stepby-step process to create a portrait of a brown pelican. All materiwww.AccentOnTampaBay.com
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