Events & Volunteer Opportunities
3rd Annual Ecosphere Garden Party
Join us for our annual fundraiser!
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Silent Auction
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Exceptional Cuisine
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Live music
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Join us for our annual fundraiser! ● Silent Auction ● Exceptional Cuisine ● Live music ●
Celebrate spring with us beside the beautiful Ulele spring at our 3rd Annual Garden Party—an unforgettable night of exceptional Ulele cuisine, live music, and great friends, all in a magical outdoor setting.
Bid on a one‑of‑a‑kind silent auction items like manatee art print or a guided kayak tour for your team or family and friends along the beautiful and scenic Newman Branch Creek.
Diamond Sponsors:
Join Us in Restoring Florida’s Coastal & River Ecosystems.
Ecosphere Restoration Institute, Inc. hosts and supports hands-on volunteer events, community cleanups, and educational opportunities throughout the year. Our events bring together neighbors, partners, and volunteers to restore habitat, improve water quality, and strengthen the resilience of our local waterways.
Whether you’re new to restoration work or a returning volunteer, your time and energy make a real difference.
Past Volunteer Events
Volunteers for a Healthy Hillsborough River
Volunteer Restoration Event
Help protect and restore one of Tampa Bay’s most important waterways by volunteering along the Hillsborough River. This event focuses on hands-on actions that directly support river health, wildlife habitat, and long-term ecosystem resilience.
Volunteer efforts contribute to cleaner waterways and stronger natural systems that benefit both people and wildlife.
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Riverbank cleanup and restoration activities
Education on river health and restoration techniques
A chance to work alongside fellow community members
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Open to volunteers of all skill levels
Great for individuals, small groups, and corporate volunteer teams
Children can participate with adult supervision
Planning to Attend?
Ecosphere provides tools, guidance, and on-site support to ensure a safe and productive experience. Many of our events are open to volunteers of all ages, but please check with Ecosphere before bringing young children.
What to Bring
Closed-toed shoes that can get dirty, Sun protection (hat, sunscreen), Reusable water bottle, Positive energy and a willingness to help
