Thu, Oct 22, 5:15pm – 6:45pm
In this nerdscursion, former speaker Jim Bays takes us on a guided SOUL Safari walking tour of Mirror and Round Lakes.
Description:
Join Stewards of Our Urban Lakes (SOUL) for a guided “SOUL Safari” through Mirror and Round Lakes where science, restoration, and community collide in beautiful ways. Led by veteran ecologist Jim Bays and a team of passionate lake stewards, this walking tour transforms a familiar park into a living laboratory.
Along the way, you’ll uncover:
- The history of St. Pete’s urban lakes
- How pollution, runoff, and time reshaped these ecosystems
- The real-world science behind restoring water quality and habitat
- What’s working, what’s not, and what comes next
You’ll see restoration in action—native plantings, habitat improvements, and the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs of a lake coming back to life.
This walk is a behind-the-scenes look at how local action can heal entire ecosystems.
Expect: light walking, lots of “oh wow, I never noticed that,” and a deeper connection to the water in your own backyard.
Come curious. Leave seeing lakes differently.
Suggested: Wear a hat, comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, bug spray and bring water.
Location: Meeting point North East overlook at Mirror Lake, accross from Shuffleboard Club.
Accessibility: This excursion is wheelchair accessible.
Weather: In case of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled for the following Thursday, October 29 @ 5:15 pm.
Upon ticket purchase, this liability waiver form will be required: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tK2Nywgu0tQapBZINiIMmH0JFO4YL4N4Kbjh9rxjD40/edit