Just in — Two events at Curry Creek Preserve!

Two new nature events for January for you to enjoy!

 

Discover Common Florida Wild Edibles at Curry Creek Preserve

Join Sarasota County Environmental Specialist Jeff Weber on an informative hike through Curry Creek Preserve, an urban natural area site, located at 1500 Pinebrook Rd., Venice in search of wild edible plants on Tuesday, January 13 from 9 – 11 a.m. Learn how to identify common wild edibles and how various parts of these plants can be prepared and eaten.

Register on-line at Parks Online. Search for your event to register, and/or create your household account to start the registration process. Space for this walk is limited to 20.

                                                           

Natural Areas are Alive, even in the Dead of Winter!

On Friday, January 23 from 9 – 11 a.m., join Environmental Specialist Jeff Weber as he leads participants on an informative hike through Curry Creek Preserve’s varied habitats (located at 1500 Pinebrook Rd., Venice) looking for signs of wildlife activity, new plant growth and even wildflowers. January may be considered “The Dead of Winter” in many places, but here, winter is very much ALIVE!!

Register on-line at Parks Online. Search for your event to register, and/or create your household account to start the registration process. Space for this walk is limited to 20.

Deborah Zeilman

Community Outreach Specialist

Sarasota County Government

Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources

1660 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34236
Phone 941-650-0696 Fax 941-861-5204
dzeilman@scgov.net

Learn more at www.scgov.net

OR  www.discovernaturalsarasota.org