 The Pier Aquarium is celebrating The Year of the Ocean (our own designation to highlight the importance of this habitat and its 66 bodies of water) and have plenty of fish to share, especially during "FISH-ful Saturday" special family programs. They are scheduled the first Saturday of the month from noon-2pm at The Pier Aquarium or the Roy G. Harrell, Jr. Education Station.
"FISH-ful Saturday" is free to children six and under and free with a paid adult, student or senior admission.
"FISH-ful Saturday" is funded in part by the Pinellas County Commission through a grant from the Pinellas County Cultural Affairs Department Cultural Development Grant Program and Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater. Other sponsors include the Southwest Florida Water Management District, Progress Energy and the St. Petersburg Times.
Hands-on planned activities include: guest speakers, arts and crafts, storytelling, science projects or aquarium tours.
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Jan. 1 |
The Pier Aquarium's Renewable and Alternative Energy Time Capsule sponsored by Progress Energy, First Night St. Petersburg
12:15am, S Straub Park
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| Jan. 2 |
The Atlantic Ocean
Into the Abyss: Things that Live and Glow in the Deep, Dark Sea
FISH-ful Saturday: Learn about unusual, odd-looking fish and make an anglerfish hat.
noon-2pm, aquarium
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Jan. 19 |
SciCafé2010: A free science conversation
Nanotechnology: From Port Security to Sunscreen
Speakers: John Bumgarner, PhD, director, Microscience Engineering Laboratories, SRI International, Priscilla Spagnol, PhD, sr. research scientist, SRI International and Roxanne Ebert, formulations scientist, Dermazone Solutions
6-7:30pm, Red Mesa Cantina, St. Petersburg
Info: (727) 895-7437, ext. 207 or rsvp for seating
More Info |
| Feb. 6 |
 The Caribbean Ocean
Find the Booty! The Great Treasure Hunt
Learn about famous sunken treasures and search for your own at The Pier Aquarium's treasure hunt! Click here for the activity sheets.
noon-2pm, aquarium
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March 6 |
Previously announced Spa Beach Splash has been rescheduled for Nov. 6!
Special Members Only Event
Inside & Outside: Views from The Pier Aquarium
An adventure inside the aquarium and outside at Roy G. Harrell, Jr. Education Station and Spa Beach featuring the Gulf of Mexico
noon-2pm, aquarium. Limited to 50 people.
RSVP: cfox@pieraquarium.org or click here. |
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March 20 |
Spa Beach Clean up
Keep Pinellas Beautiful and Ocean Conservancy
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| April 3 |
The Pacific Ocean
The Panama Canal: The Bridge to the Pacific Ocean
FISH-ful Saturday: Learn about the animals and plants that live in this region from Gerry DeTore from the Panama Canal Museum of Seminole.
noon-2pm, aquarium
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April 17 |
Green Collaborations: 6 Sustainable Events
GC 1: A Sustainable and Green Garden Party
Want to learn about container and other green gardening tips? Join us to learn about Florida native plants, Florida native orchids, container gardening, herbs, edible flowers, permaculture and more. Shopping for the home, the garden and you! $1 tickets of chance to win prizes donated by RoCo Traders and our friends. Take a photo with the Localshops1 girl. Light refreshments,
Free.1-4pm, the garden at Roco Traders, 2115 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
Info: (727) 803-9799, ext. 207
Partners: RoCo Traders, Grand Central District and Local Shops1 |
| April 20 |
Green Collaborations: 6 Sustainable Events
SciCafé 2010: A free science conversation
GC 2: A Sustainable Building: The Word is Photovoltaics
How a Green Building Creates Pottery
Barry Flaherty, St. Pete Solar Energy will "spark" the discussion about solar energy.
6-7:30pm, Morean Arts Center for Clay at the Train Station, 420 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg
Talk from 6:15-7pm followed by demos and tours of the pottery studio
Info: (727) 803-9799, ext. 207 |
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April 24 |
Green Collaborations: 6 Sustainable Events
GC 3: The Amazing, Mystery Urban Green Building Tour
Take an "amazing” two-hour bus ride to visit some of St. Petersburg's green buildings. Mystery drivers!
Meet at 9:15am (park your car and come inside) at the Dunkin'Donuts, 7595 4th St. N, St. Petersburg
The bus leaves at 9:30am sharp. Light refreshments will be provided.
Info: (727) 803-9799, ext. 206. |
April 28
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Green Collaborations: 6 Sustainable Events
GC 4: Aqua-tecture Salon @620
Aquatecture: Architectural Adaptation to Rising Sea Levels
Water, water everywhere. Designer Erica Williams will share her master's thesis about a community built over water at a special presentation. This will whet your appetite for futuristic waterfront living! Moderated by Peter Kageyama, Creative Cities Productions.
Free. 7:30-8:30pm, Studio @620, 620 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg.
Doors open at 7pm. |
| May 1 |
Green Collaborations: 6 Sustainable Events
The World Ocean
GC 5: Ocean Habitat Protections, One World, One Ocean
FISH-ful Saturday: Randy Runnels, Ph.D., manager of Tampa Bay Aquatic Preservers, will talk about the global issue of ocean protection. Learn how state-of-the-art technology and communication networks are being used to understand the challenges and how they are being addressed.
noon-2pm, aquarium
Talk from noon-12:30pm followed by a family craft activity from 12:30-2pm |
| May 1 |
Green Collaborations: 6 Sustainable Events
GC 6: A Sustainable Collaboration at A "Green” House
EAT DRINK SUPPORT SUSTAIN The second annual Sustainable Collaboration to benefit The Pier Aquarium, this fundraiser helps raise awareness of our ocean environment and sustainable eating.
Top chefs prepare their favorite sustainable seafood dishes, artists exhibit (and sell) their work. Go on board Endeavour Green, a 25 ft. electric hybrid boat, to experience a different trip on the water.
Take off your shoes and tour this special house, considered one of the most energy-efficient and energy-producing homes in America today with the homebuilder and Jennifer Languell, Ph.D., the Discovery Channel's expert on green building and sustainable development.
Tix: $125 per person. 6:30-9:30pm, private "green” residence on Treasure Island
Green Collaborations sponsors are St. Petersburg Times, media sponsor, and Jeffery M. Wolf General Contractor, Inc., Southern Wine &Spirits of Florida, Inc., JMC Communities, Sheila M. McDevitt, P.L., Progress Energy, Steve and Sonia Raymund and partner Echelon Real Estate Services LLC. |
| May 20 |
Peer to Pier Speed Networking:an event presented by Local Shops1.com, The Pier and The Pier Aquarium. Networking on the third floor floor of The Pier, 6-8pm. $5 in advance; $10 at the door. Check in at 5:30, networking from 6-7pm. Continue your conversation at second floor Pier Aquarium (free admission that night) and rooftop Cha Cha Coconuts for a free drink. RSVP: www.localshops1.com |
| June 5 |
Tour the World's Largest Coral Reef
FISH-ful Saturday: Learn about the fish that live in the most diverse reef in the world from Curator of Exhibits Butch Ringelspaugh.
noon-2pm, aquarium |
June 29
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Special SciCafé: Oil in the Gulf, What's Being Done 
What Can We Do?
A FREE science conversation: A panel of experts will update the situation and discuss the (potential) impact on Tampa Bay. Speakers include: Capt. Tim Close, sector commander, U.S. Coast Guard; Christina Simoniello, Education and Outreach coordinator, Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System and U.S. liaison to the Sea Partnership Program, Indonesia and the Gulf of Mexico Large Marine Ecosystem Collaboration, Mexico, and Bill Sanders, executive director and education coordinator, Keep Pinellas Beautiful
6-7:30pm, Banquet Room, The Hangar Restaurant and Flight Lounge, Albert Whitted Airport, 540 1st St. SE, St. Petersburg
Light refreshments and $3 drink specials provided by The Hangar.
Collection of items needed by Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary for bird cleanup: kennels, towels, paper towels, gas gift cards and bottled water. 
RSVP for seating: http://www.pieraquarium.org/event/gulfoilspill
This special science café is sponsored by The Pier Aquarium and the Marine Technology Society Florida Chapter. |
| July 3 |
OCEAN CRAFT DAY
Red Fish, White Fish, Blue Fish!
FISH-ful Saturday: Help us celebrate the Fourth of July and take a 3-D fish home.
noon-2pm, aquarium |
| July 20 |
SciCafé 2010: A free science conversation
CSI Forensic Science: Fact or Fiction
Speaker: Kevin Lothridge, CEO, National Forensic Science Technology Center
Panel of experts: crime scene investigtor, DNA specialist and chemist
This is an interactive science cafe where you'll experience (briefly) what it's like to be a CSI. |
| July 29 |
A Summer Craft Beer Bash Dinner fundraiser to benefit Education Programs
Four courses and beer tasting created by the Executive Chef Clinton Combs, 400 Beach seafood & tap house, Executive Chef Tyson Grant, Parkshore Grille and Sous Chef Trevor Lyman.
Full menu here.
6:30pm, 400 Beach seafood & tap house, 400 Beach Drive, St. Petersburg
Cost: $40
RSVP required for seating: (727) 896-2400 |
| Aug. 7 |
The Red Sea
Sink or Float?
FISH-ful Saturday: The Red Sea is one of the saltiest bodies of water. See what sinks...or floats.
noon-2pm, aquarium |
| Sept. 4 |
The Mediterranean Sea
Water Making History
FISH-ful Saturday: This region of the world was the hotbed for the development of modern society. Learn about our social history origins.
noon-2pm, aquarium |
| Oct. 2 |
The Indian Ocean
Beach Sand=Heavy Minerals=Threatened Species
FISH-ful Saturday: The third largest body of salt water has beaches rich with minerals and offshore deposits vigorously exploited by the bordering nations. Lives of certain marine species here are threatened by this and the lack of fishing regulations and habitat protection.
noon-2pm, aquarium |
| Oct. 2 |
dancing with the sea stars, The Pier Aquarium's 17th Annual Fish Head Ball
A fundraiser to benefit The Pier Aquarium Education Programs.
6-10pm, poolside at the "Pink Lady"
The Don CeSar Beach Resort, A Loews Hotel
3400 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach
Advance ticket, $50; At the Door, $60
Purchase tickets online until Tuesday, Sept. 28.
Special FHB package for room, two tickets and valet parking: $270
Call 1-800-282-1116 for details and to reserve.
Sponsorship opportunities available. Please contact FHB2010@pieraquarium.org or call Howard Rutherford, (727) 803-9799, ext. 202. |
| Oct. 18 |
SciCafé 2010: A free science conversation
The Oceans and Human Health
Speakers: Marine Biologist Mya Breitbart and Chemist Bill Baker
6-7:30pm, Location to be announced |
| Nov. 6 |
Spa Beach Splash at the Waterfront Park Centennial Celebration
The Baltic Sea
The World's Largest Brackish Sea vs. Florida's Largest Estuary
FISH-ful Saturday: Discover Tampa Bay at our annual marine discovery event. Play a giant memory game and learn the differences (and similarities) between this brakish sea and Tampa Bay, Florida's largest estuary and discover Tampa Bay
10am-4pm, Spa Beach |
| Dec. 4 |
The Arctic Ocean
Fact or Fiction?
FISH-ful Saturday: It's Cold in the Land of Polar Bears. There's much to learn about the smallest and shallowest of the five oceanic divisions. Maybe you'll even get a penpal! Aquarium
noon-2pm, aquarium |
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