We are a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) citizen-based organization. Our mission is to provide public support for the Preserve through fund raising, volunteer programs, and education to ensure that the Preserve remains a natural wilderness for future generations.

For information about the Environmental Education Center and hours of operation, please

• Go to www.BrookerCreekPreserve.org
• Call 727-453-6800
• E-mail BrookerCreek@pinellascounty.org

What do Pinellas County’s budget cuts mean for Brooker Creek Preserve?

The good news is that Brooker Creek Preserve’s Environmental Education Center and hiking trails will remain open.

Come visit! Bring your family and friends!

With a $60 million budget deficit this year, and another $20 million looming in 2011, the county has had some tough decisions to make. Parks and preserves were on the chopping block. We are thrilled that our county commissioners and administrator have listened to our ideas for keeping Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center and the hiking trails open. Thanks to all of you who helped make that happen! Budget cuts will, of course, require that changes be made. Some of those changes have already happened, including a severe reduction of staff and more limited Education Center and hiking trail hours. Please see our current newsletter to learn more about our plans for Pinellas County’s Wildest Place and how you can help. The best place to start is to visit Brooker Creek Preserve’s Environmental Education Center and and/or hike the trails, if you haven’t already. Then consider joining us in our mission by becoming a “friend”.

Quick Links:

April 21 - Wildlife Safari

Current Newsletter (PDF format)

Toad-ally Terrific Field Camp
for children ages 9-11
June 18-22
June 25-29

Environmental Education Center program of events

For Teachers: School Field Trip information 

If you would like to provide comments to the county commissioners, click here.

Learn more about
the Brooker Creek watershed