January is for Playing in Parks

Start the year off with a meteor shower! Hi thee to Phillippi Farmhouse! Explore the changes of the seasons and experience serendipity with the Friends of Sarasota County Parks! A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events. Quatranid Meteor Shower...

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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...

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March in our Parks

  A monthly nature e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events Phillippi Farmhouse Market Sponsor: Friends of Sarasota County Parks (FOSCP) Local fruits, vegetables, herbs and plants for sale as well as local foods and artisan crafts. Enjoy live music...

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January Explorations in our Parks

A monthly nature e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events Happy New Year to you and yours! Phillippi Estate Park Archaeological Event New College Archaeology professor, Dr. Uzi Baram; Sarasota County archaeologists Ryan Murphy and Steve Koski; Florida Public Archaeological...

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December’s Rich in Park Activities

A monthly nature e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events Explore Along the Myakka River at Sleeping Turtles Preserve North   Explore meandering canopied river trails with Sarasota County volunteers and Florida Native Plant Society members Al Squires and Denny Girard. Enjoy...

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May Nature Events

A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events Birding Diversity at the Carlton Reserve   Calling all birding enthusiasts! Be tantalized and wowed by the vast array of bird species and nature found at the beautiful Carlton Reserve. Join local birder,...

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Nature Events in Sarasota’s Parks for February 2015

Lots of varied activities - from moon walks to bicycling to the Surrey rides on the Trail! A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events This Saturday! FIRE FEST 2015! Prescribed Burn Demos - live! Special guest speakers Fire...

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Nature Events for the New Year

A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events 'Trees for Sarasota' Workshop Tired of looking at yet another palm tree? Want something interesting in your landscape? Join us for a fun free evening exploring the trees of Sarasota County, with...

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December 2014 Newsletter of the Friends

December 2014 GREETINGS from the Friends Tourist picnic Siesta Key 1941 Chapter Notes Arts & Craft in Englewood The Holiday Arts & Craft Show will return to the Englewood Sports Complex on Saturday, Dec. 6- it's one day only - free...

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Parks and Nature Events in Sarasota for November

  A monthly e-newsletter sharing our news and events Registration Process for Nature Events Attached here are directions to set up an account and to sign up for a free nature walk. For additional help with account set-up, call 941-861-7275 during weekday business hours. =============== Fall Walk...

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