Winter's Quiet Work
Like the soil resting beneath winter’s surface, this is a time to nourish our foundations. By living intentionally with the seasons, we can cultivate balance, resilience, and a deeper connection to the land we protect and the community we serve.
A new year doesn’t have to mean rushing forward. Winter invites us to slow down, reconnect, and reflect, mirroring the natural cycles that sustain the land. When community comes together for the common good, we can create the conditions for shared and thriving abundance.
Below you can find Community Events and WKPG Updates. If you would like to get involved in our volunteer efforts Click Here. We look forward to continuing our conservation efforts with all of you!
Together, we can build strong community roots.
Sincerely,
Celeste & The WK Preservation Group
More details for Community Events below
Scroll on to read about; Celebrations & Reflections on Saving The West Klosterman Preserve
Community Events
Salt & Storm Survivors
Experience a delightful and educational morning dedicated to coastal native landscaping! You’ll have the chance to learn how to plant and care for vegetation that truly thrives in our special coastal environment. Explore how native plants help protect shorelines, support local wildlife, and encourage sustainability.
Salt & Storm Survivors: Your Guide to Coastal Planting – a FREE Community Event
When: Saturday, February 21 @ 10 a.m. – Noon
Where: Treasure Island Community Center, 154 106th Ave, Treasure Island, FL
Admission: Free & Open to the Public
Speakers & Partners:
• Wise Hands, Native Plant Professionals
• Keep Pinellas Beautiful
• Dune Savers (St. Pete Beach & Treasure Island)
• Wilcox Nursery & Landscape
Hosted by: City of Treasure Island, Keep Pinellas Beautiful, Treasure Island – Adopt A Beach, and Dune Savers.
Gulf Coast Fest
Community Event hosted by The City of Dunedin
When: Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Where: Dunedin History Museum & City Parking Lot 349 Main Street, Dunedin, FL 34698
Admission: Free & Open to the Public
Join us for a fun, eco-friendly, zero-waste community event celebrating unique Hope Spots®! Dr. Sylvia Earle’s Mission Blue defines Hope Spots® as: “Special places that are scientifically identified as critical to the health of the ocean.”
Event Highlights:
- Live music
- Hands-on activities for all ages
- Interactive educational experiences
- Ocean conservation and sustainability opportunities
Learn how to eliminate unnecessary plastics, protect wildlife, and preserve the environmental systems that safeguard our community. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect, learn, and take action for a healthier planet.
For more details to this event Click Here!
We hope to see you there!
2026 Wilcox Nursery Spring Festival
Wilcox Nursery and Landscape can’t believe the time has come! We are thrilled to share that our Spring Festival is back for 2026!
Each year we like to partner with groups/organizations actively working to protect Florida’s amazing ecosystem’s. This year we’re supporting @savethewkp! This organization is doing amazing work using fundraising and grant opportunities to preserve land that would otherwise fall victim to overdevelopment. By supporting groups like WKPG we aren’t just protecting land, we’re protecting critical habitat that many native species need to survive, and strengthening biodiversity and sustainability in our local communities.
A portion of our daily sales will be donated to WKPG to help them and their mission!
Tell your friends! Your neighbors! Your family! Tell everyone!
Our 4th annual Spring Festival
When: Saturday, March 21st from 9am – 3pm!
Where: Wilcox Nursery
Event Highlights:
- An amazing selection of native plants for sale!
- Local vendors & artisans
- Educational speakers
- Conservation Organizations
- Local food vendors
Reflections
Saving The West Klosterman Preserve
The Power of Public Voices in Environmental Movements
We thank every caring heart who has dedicated their time to support this organization, from the time when it was an idea between neighbors to now. Without all of you, the WK Preserve would likely be another plot of freshly scraped land, ready for a few rows of townhomes.
Celebrating Together at Tarpon Cove
We were joyfully welcomed by community members at Tarpon Cove for a beautiful dinner celebrating our shared work to preserve land. The hosting was truly wonderful, and the evening was filled with connection, laughter, and gratitude!
Their passion and dedication helped amplify this effort, reminding us that when a community comes together, we can protect the places we love. We’re so thankful to celebrate and continue this work – together.
You can always connect with us on Facebook and our home page, wkpreserve.com, will have the most up-to-date information
From the bottom of our nature-loving hearts, we thank you for proving that our community can accomplish great things.
WK PRESERVATION GROUP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
Founded in 2020, headquarters in Pinellas County, Florida
P O Box 1032
Tarpon Springs FL 34688
United States
wkpreserve.com
281 352 3244
Thank you for your support!
Every dollar counts