February was a month full of fun festivities. Here’s a look back at all the great events that happened on and off campus.

Raptor Fest is an annual event that took place on Feb. 7 this year. It’s hosted by Friends of Boyd Hill Nature Preserve and St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation and showcases various species of birds.
Photo by María José Solís | The Crow’s Nest
Photo by María José Solís | The Crow’s Nest
Photo by Matthew McGovern | The Crow’s Nest
The St. Petersburg Science Fest is an annual event held at USFSP. It’s open to the public and primarily caters to school children.
Photo by Irena Mesa | The Crow’s Nest
Photo by Irena Mesa | The Crow’s Nest
Photo by Irena Mesa | The Crow’s Nest
Photo by Irena Mesa | The Crow’s Nest
At Love on the Lawn, hosted by the Health Education Action Team (HEAT), the Puppy Love Club brought their canine companions for a kissing booth.
Photo by Irena Mesa | The Crow’s Nest
Planet Retro Records hosted a Valentine’s Punk Market with local vendors, live music, and hundreds of records for attendees to shop.
Photo courtesy of Ashley Pena
Photo courtesy of Ashley Pena
Photo courtesy of Ashley Pena
Photo courtesy of Ashley Pena
Photo courtesy of Ashley Pena
Photo courtesy of Ashley Pena
Students flocked to Harborlawn on Feb. 18 to pet cats at the HAB campus cat cafe.
Photo courtesy of Gabriel Ballester-Rivera
Photo courtesy of Gabriel Ballester-Rivera
Photo courtesy of Gabriel Ballester-Rivera
Lunar New Year – On Feb. 19, the Asian American Pacific Islander Association (AAPIA) hosted a Lunar New Year celebration on Harborside lawn. Students had the opportunity to celebrate the Lunar New Year with a lion dance performance and fan painting.
Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest
Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest
Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest
Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest
Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest
Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest
Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest
Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest
Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest
Phot by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest
Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest
Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest
Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest
Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest
Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest
Photo by Makenna Wozniak | The Crow’s Nest
The Black Student Association (BSA) hosted its annual Ebony Ball on Feb. 19. Members Maxine Nicolas and Uche Emeuche won Ebony Ball Royalty.
Photo by Paola Navarro Saenz | The Crow’s Nest
Photo by Paola Navarro Saenz | The Crow’s Nest

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Written by: Crow's Nest Staff on February 23, 2026.
Last revised by: Alisha DurosierFebruary 24, 2026.

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