Nature Classes
2026-2027
10:00 AM -11:30 AM
Tiny & Tall Naturalists:
Over & Under Pinellas
4 Sessions
16 Biweekly Classes
Tuesdays South County
(St. Pete, Seminole, Largo)
Fridays North County
(Clearwater, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, Palm Harbor)
Advanced Nature Studies &
Private Lessons Available
Our Mission
Our mission at Learn and Play Tampa Bay is to provide an educational, nature based immersion program.
Come Learn & Play in Nature with us!
This program allows children to be empowered with their learning through what
we find in nature, teacher-led Nature mini lessons with
naturalist author books, inviting activities, and a Discovery Nature Walk.
We aim to foster learning in a fun, and innovative way. We are creating a community of people who believe in learning through sensory immersion in nature. We strive to build on the natural experience to foster a life-long love of learning.
We provide two tiers of nature classes, for mixed ages & advanced learning.
We are open to everyone regardless of their race, religion, language, or any other factor.
Meet the Leader
Nature Leader & Education Program Coodinator
Stacey Diaz
Stacey Diaz is a Mom who attended Mid Pinellas Learn and Play with her daughter. A member and teacher with Mid Pinellas Learn and Play since 2018. Her background and teaching certificate is in Elementary Education and is an avid Science & Nature educator. She is a Florida Certified Teacher with almost 20 years experience working in Pinellas, both for public schools and homeschool. She loves to travel and explore the outdoors. She is an owner and educator of another local business, and is happy to be a part of helping families and inspiring children.
2020-2024 Co-launched Mid Pinellas Learn & Play and developed all curriculum we use today.
2025 Obtained ownership and rebranded to Learn and Play Tampa Bay.
2025 Received Training in Project Learning Tree, Project Wet, Cornell Lab eBird Explorers: Youth Action for Bird, and the Project Wild: Florida Black Bear curriculum.
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Come Learn & Play in nature together!
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Laurel, Realtor
"My family moved to Florida in April from Wisconsin, not having any knowledge of the area at all. My son and daughter made new friends, and learned so much about the amazing parks and flora and fauna of the area. I'm so grateful for the friends we have made and all of the amazing fun we have had! I tell every mom I meet about this incredible group. Elizabeth's energy, and enthusiasm for exploring the outdoors is inspiring! Also, Stacey Diaz's science classes are super cool as well!
Stacey Diaz, Science Teacher
"We play and learn everyday! We go to different parks & playgrounds where we live. Today we saw 12 different species of birds.
We started in this group with me babywearing her buring the long walks and when the summer hit had to utilize a stroller because this big girl just wouldn't commit to walking. well that may be all behind us as this girl has walked all events the last 2 weeks! She loves holding my hand as we trek mile after mile."
