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Farming for Hunger- looking for volunteers!

Submitted by Melanie Michael, Morning Anchor/Reporter

Tuesday, February 26th, 2013, 2:55pm

Farming for Hunger- looking for volunteers!

New Port Richey, Florida - Farming for Hunger is a looking for volunteers to work in their hydroponic farm and editable landscape.

Farming for Hunger is a program with The Volunteer Way Hunger Relief Ministry and all the food grown in hydroponic farm is given free to hungry people of Pasco County.

The next training session will be on Saturday, March 2 at 8 a.m. at the new facility on 8061 Congress Street in New Port Richey.

There are many volunteer positions available.

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Nature Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Saturday, February 2nd, 2013, 11:18am

Nature Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival

Make plans to celebrate the rush of migrating wings north along the Atlantic Flyway over inland Pasco, Citrus, and Hernando counties during the inaugural Nature Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival.

Formerly known as the Chinsegut Birding and Wildlife Festival, the weekend of March 22-24 will feature a variety of programs, activities and tours at several preserves in the tri-county area, including Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail sites Crews Lake Park, Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park on the Pithlachascotee River, Fort Cooper State Park and the Withlacoochee State Forest.

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Repitcon: Reptile Show

Submitted by Melanie Michael, Morning Anchor/Reporter

Wednesday, November 28th, 2012, 6:41pm

New Port Richey, Florida -- If you're interested in reptiles, then this is the event for you! From Nov. 30 through Dec. 2, here's your chance to attend a truly unique event.

If you're interested in reptiles, or interested in different breeds, you'll need to check this out.

The show has an event on Dec. 2 at 7 a.m. It runs until 4 p.m., and all ages are welcome. It will be held at 7716 Rutillio Court in New Port Richey, and it's FREE! Join others at the REPTICON which is held at All Sports Arena.

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Armadillo rescued from storm drain

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Friday, September 21st, 2012, 3:46pm

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Morning Nature Walk

Submitted by Melanie Michael, Morning Anchor/Reporter

Tuesday, July 31st, 2012, 3:53pm

New Port Richey, Florida -- If you love the outdoors and enjoy making new friends, there's an event just for you going on in Pasco County.

The best part is - it's FREE!

The West Pasco Audubon Society is organizing a monthly nature walk starting on Saturday, Aug. 4 at 7:30 a.m.

The event kicks off at 10500 Wilderness Road in New Port Richey.

Walkers are told to meet at the park's education center. Advice to those who are participating is to dress for the weather. The event is open to all ages.

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Rainbow and beautiful sunset in Port Richey this evening!

Submitted by Taylor Katz, Web Producer, 10 News In Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012, 9:27pm

Rainbow and beautiful sunset in Port Richey this evening!

Port Richey, Florida-- 10 News viewer Ann Ceccerini sent in photos of the rainbow and beautiful sunset this evening in her neighborhood.

Feel free to submit images of things taking place around you!

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Outdoor travel writers to explore Nature Coast

Submitted by Kristin Weber, Web Producer, 10News In Your Neighborhood

Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 4:13pm

Outdoor travel writers to explore Nature Coast

The Citrus, Hernando and Pasco County Offices of Tourism Development are promoting the Nature Coast the old fashioned way, by word-of-mouth.

A week-long trip from May 19-26, called the “Nature Coast” FAM Tour, is designed for outdoor/travel writers to experience some of Florida’s best attractions.

The six journalists, who have been published in many notable publications including Alaska Airlines, Southern Living, and Gonomad.com among others, will travel from as far away as California, Oregon and Massachusetts.

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