Welcome! Welcome to the Friends of the Island Parks website. Friends of the Island Parks is a CSO (Citizens Support Organization). Florida Park Service CSOs are volunteer organizations that sponsor events, raise funds, and support the goals of the parks. The Friends of the Island Parks CSO's main focus is the support of Caladesi Island State Park and Honeymoon Island State Park. Honeymoon and Caladesi Islands are rare, natural barrier islands that are basically undeveloped. Visitors have the opportunity to enjoy a taste of Florida's original coast, to see many types of wildlife that depend on these ecosystems and to learn about this environment that needs to be protected.  From the ospreys that make the island their year long home to the loggerhead turtles that lay eggs on the beaches, the egrets wading in the shore grasses and the manatees and dolphins that swim in the surrounding waters, we can all appreciate and celebrate this natural environment together. . Enter your e-mail address  to receive Friends info & news Subscribe Unsubscribe

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Presenting Sponsor: Gold Sponsor: Silver Sponsor: www.sandpearl.com www.jmcresortservices.com www.progress-energy.com PrintSource Bronze Sponsor: Bronze Sponsor: Bronze Sponsor: Bronze Sponsor: Media Sponsor: Bronze Sponsor: Cafe' Honeymoon Friends and Contributors Many thanks to the organizations who help support the Islands and the Friends of the Island Parks through donations of time and money throughout the year. St. Petersburg/Clearwater  Area Convention  and Visitor Bureau www.clearwateraudubon.org Rotary International (specifically the Dunedin  and Dunedin North Clubs) Dunedin Chamber of Commerce  City of Dunedin  Kiwanis Club of Dunedin Gulfwind Marine/MarineMax www.LogoPro.com It's Our Nature: Eco-Adventures and Earth-Friendly Marketplace

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The Friends of the Island Parks Citizens Support Organization is joining hands with many friends and supporters in the community. For those who have already engaged in opportunities, we would like to thank you in advance for your generous support – it means so much! For those looking for meaningful involvement, we have sponsorship opportunities tailored to meet your personal or corporate needs. The opening of our new Rotary Centennial Nature Center in May 2007 has enabled us to commence our plan of offering a broad range of nature tours focusing on different topics such as Florida native  plants, animals, birds, barrier island ecology, restoration and maintenance.  With your help we can expand our ability to educate, entertain and enlighten visitors in regards to preservation of these marvelous, rare and delicate barrier islands for generations to come!  It's all about creating connections – to nature, to our neighborhoods, to our community. We invite you to make an initial contact, and establish a connection with us and with your environment.  Barry Metcalfe, President

BECOMING A SPONSOR: » View Sponsor Levels Chart » View/Print Application » Inquire by Email: info@islandparks.org » Inquire by Phone: 727-738-2903

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Board Meetings
Board meetings are open to all members and the public as well. 
Held the third Tuesday of every month except December.
Board meetings: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Held at the Nature Center at Honeymoon Island State Park. (First right past park entrance.)

Board of Directors Nominations:
Are you interested in serving on the Friends' Board of Directors? Would you like to nominate someone? 
If so, please contact the Friends Vice President.

General Meetings

General Meetings are open to all members and the public as well.
Held the fourth Tuesday of every month except December.
Held in the Nature Center at Honeymoon Island State Park. (First right past park entrance.)
7:00 p.m. General meeting begins.
7:30 p.m. Guest Speakers and Special Presentations
8:30 p.m. Adjournment

Upcoming General Meeting Topics - Each month, we feature a guest speaker or nature/park related presentation at the General Meeting. Presentations are generally 45 minutes long. Fun & informative!
Refreshments are served!

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View the "Insider" Newsletters Online:
Our printed newsletter is available to all members. For delivery contact the membership secretary.
Why not "save a tree" and view electronic versions of our current and past newsletters online:

.2008 Newsletters: January | April, 2008 - Coming soon! 2007 Newsletters: January | April | July | October 2006 Newsletters: January | April | July | October

2005 Newsletters: January | April | July | October 2004 Newsletters: January | April | July | October

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