Poetry, plants, wild things in February’s Parks

An amazing variety of things to do in February beginning with a poet-naturalist's tour of Lemon Bay Park, from Sarasota County's Parks people.   A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events. Poetry in the Park Join poet and master...

Hike, Bike, Learn, Play in December

A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events. Demonstration Garden Tour at Shamrock Park Join the master gardener volunteers as they provide free demonstration garden tours and advice on Florida gardening. Meet at the central Demonstration Garden near the Nature...

The Friends are busy! Check out what our Chapters are up to

  "The main goal of the  Friends of Sarasota County Parks  is to bring participants and volunteers into the parks." That's our Mission Statement in a nutshell. Fact is, the Friends consistently log over 1,000 volunteer hours each month. No...

Sarasota Bay Water Festival coming Nov. 2 to Ken Thompson Park – Dragon Boats, Food, Kids Stuff, more