Brooker Creek Preserve - Tarpon Springs, Florida
Brings back Florida from the past for all to see
Brooker Creek Nature Preserve
Student documentary on the Brooker Creek Nature Preserve:
The Brooker Creek Nature Preserve located in Tarpon Springs, FL is about 7 miles long and 1.5 miles wide. It is a full 8,500 acres of undeveloped land surrounded by rapid suburban development. The Brooker Creek Nature Preserve is labeled as a wilderness area. Wilderness areas have been designated ever since 1964 when the Wilderness Act passed, protecting these undisturbed lands by law. Due to the $60 million deficit this year, Pinellas County may close down the preserve, thereby exposing the Brooker Creek watershed to the environmental damages caused by urban development.
All life depends on water, keeping the watershed clean is vital to keeping the ecosystem healthy. All life is connected to each other through the common need and use of the watershed, which is a big indicator of water quality. The Brooker Creek watershed is the only stream that flows into Lake Tarpon. Without the preserve, urban sprawl would certainly spread to the area, degrading the land and polluting the water eventually making it ecologically unsustainable and greatly lowering the biodiversity.
Many endangered species and larger animals that are rare in the rest of Florida, are in abundance at the preserve. Bobcats, coyotes, gopher tortoise, otters and wild turkey live in the preserve. As do the endangered air plants like orchids and animals like the Bachman's sparrow. There is not normally enough undeveloped land in the Eastern United States to support such a large and diverse wildlife population. Brooker Creek Preserve is one of the only places in the area capable of such ecological sustainability.
Pinellas County has been collecting this undeveloped land since the 1980's. Originally the goal was to protect water quality for a well field. It has grown into a larger environmental concern for protecting the wildlife that depends on the clean water. Citizens of Pinellas County voted for their taxes to be put to this use. To this day Pinellas County is actively going through the process of acquiring remaining contiguous wildlands.
Discover Brooker Creek Preserve
At approximately 8,700 acres, Brooker Creek Preserve is a significant conservation area in the northeastern corner of Pinellas County, where the management of its natural resources (including the protection of its potable water supply) is a priority. The preserve was established in the early 1990s with almost 2,800 additional acres acquired since that time. It is owned by Pinellas County government and Southwest Florida Water Management District but is managed by Parks and Conservation Resources.
Everyday Adventures: Brooker Creek Preserve
Tampa Bay Times outdoors editor Terry Tomalin explores Brooker Creek Preserve in this everyday adventures.
DroneVU Studios - Landmark Series Brooker Creek Preserve
DroneVU Studios went on location to Brooker Creek Preserve located at 3940 Keystone Road, Tarpon Springs, FL 34688 to film another aerial segment of the Landmark Series.
Brooker Creek Preserve is located in Pinellas County, Florida, owned by the Pinellas County government and the Southwest Florida Water Management District, and managed by the Pinellas County Parks and Conservation Resources Department. It encompasses 9,800 acres and offers birding, horseback riding, and hiking. It is the largest natural area in Pinellas County and consists primarily of forested wetlands and pine flatwoods.
Brooker Creek Preserve - Hiking
Hiking the Wilderness and Flatwood Trails
Armadillo at Brooker Creek Preserve Florida
Nature video of an Armadillo at Brooker Creek Preserve, Tarpon Springs Florida.
Brooker Creek & Weedon Island Preserve Centers
Visit the Education Centers at Brooker Creek and Weedon Island Preserves where the environment and history of Pinellas County are explored with displays and hands-on exhibits for all ages.
Jamilee and Eric at Brooker Creek in Tarpon Springs
Brooker Creek Horse Trail... Pasco County Florida
This is a trail that takes a couple of hours of leisure riding at Brooker Creek Preserve.
Nice place, no fee.
Brooker Creek Preserve closed as crews fight brush fire
Firefighters are working on bringing in more equipment to battle a 30-acre brush fire that's around 70% contained in the Brooker Creek Preserve.
Brooker Creek Nature Preserve
I have deleted earlier versions of Brooker Creek with a combined audience of 332 . They were uploaded when there were restrictions on file size and playing time. I was never happy with the results. I have tried again with this version to present a jewel among Florida parks and preserves. Located in upper Pinellas County, Brooker Creek Nature Preserve gives the visitor a look at natural Florida as it was in the last century. In two visits to Brooker Creek, I have not yet explored all of the preserve. I will have to go again. Let me know if you like this version better.
Tarpon Springs Florida City Drive
Tarpon Springs is located 45 minutes north of St. Petersburg Florida and is found along the shore of the Gulf of Mexico.
The city has the highest percentage of Greek Americans of any city in the United States.
Tarpon S. located 45 minutes north of St. Petersburg Florida and is found along the shore of the Gulf of Mexico.
The charming downtown center is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. During visit of he Historic District visitors can stroll along brick streets with art galleries, antiques stores, and specialty shops housed in buildings from the late 1800s.
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Places you can visit while visiting Tarpon Springs:
Fred Howard Park
Sunset Beach
Brooker Creek Preserve
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
A.L. Anderson Park
Replay Amusement Museum
Konger Tarpon Springs Aquarium
Spongeorama
Tarpon Springs Florida
Skyway Bridge
Clearwater Beach FL
St Petersburg FL
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Best Attractions and Places to See in Tarpon Springs, Florida FL
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List of Best Things to do in Tarpon Springs, Florida (FL)
Fred Howard Park
Sunset Beach
Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral
A.L. Anderson Park
Replay Amusement Museum
Konger Tarpon Springs Aquarium
Brooker Creek Preserve
Craig Park
Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art
What to Do Today in Pinellas County? John Chesnut Sr. Park
If you're ever looking for a place to take the family or just yourself, I highly suggest the John Chesnut Sr Park in Pinellas County Florida -- located in Palm Harbor -- just 30 mins from Tampa Bay / St Petersburg.
Here is the official website:
In this video we also tell you about the Penny for Pinellas Project and how that impacts all the parks in the area.
Penny for Pinellas:
Related sites:
Location:
2200 E Lake Rd S, Palm Harbor, FL 34685
It has a dog park, several jungle gyms/playgrounds, a lot of wild life, trails, boardwalks, Lake Tarpon, bridges, flowers, trees, Florida species of all plants and animals, birds, deer, amazing landscaping, picnic shelters, restrooms (possibly only open on weekends and holidays -- not sure), volley ball court, boat ramps, mulch, and is a one stop all in one location for anyone in or near the Pinellas County area.
I also share with you a few of my German phrases I learned over the past year! For added spice!
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Mavic Pro - New Brooker Creek Preserve Bike Path - Odessa Florida
Riding on the new extension from the Pinellas Trail in the Brooker Creek Preserve.
Music - Artist: Bella Sonus Song: Gypsy
Where the WILD things are Brooker Creek
Practicing with my new camera: Panasonic AG-HMC150. Got some nice footage of animals and scenery at Brooker Creek Preserve in Pinellas County, FL.
JIM & JENN SHOW AT BROOKER CREEK PRESERVE!
We visited Brooker Creek Preserve on Keystone Road and experienced the amazing Educational Center on the property. There are many fantastic events coming up at the Preserve as well as in the area. Listen as we highlight some great things happening soon in our community!
Hammock Park trail system
Rugged primitive trails and boardwalks around a wetland in upper Pinellas County. Photos © 2014 by Will Holcomb. For similar content visit facebook.com/boardwalksandlongwalks
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