“Who Cooks For You?” A story about A Barred Owl and her Owlet by Kathryn Dow I have lived in Sarasota for a brief year and thoroughly enjoy the abundance of beauty and birding opportunities this area has to offer....
Read MoreA monthly e-newsletter sharing our news and events Be Floridian! Did you know that we shouldn't fertilize using nitrogen and phosphorus between June 1 and September 30 and that slow-release fertilizer is required the rest of the year? In Sarasota County, water bodies are experiencing nutrient pollution,...
Read MoreThe Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Inc. In This Issue National Trails Day June Mecca Chapter Notes A few more things Our Friends Gulf Coast Gives You'd Be Perfect SRQ Volunteen === Foscp.org Our Chapters Join the Friends Volunteer!...
Read MoreBirding, nature walks, kayaking, bicycling, Little Naturalists, guided tours, dragonflies, butterflies, and much more: A monthly e-newsletter sharing Sarasota County Natural Lands and Parks news and events. So much to do... Be A Part of the Grand Opening Celebration! Be a...
Read More[caption id="attachment_3228" align="aligncenter" width="400" caption="Scherer Thaxton Preserve"][/caption] On Saturday, May 3, Sarasota County's newest Preserve opens to the public. The Scherer Thaxton Preserve is named for two leading citizens and environmental benefactors, Elsa Scherer, who donated the land for what...
Read MoreA monthly e-newsletter sharing our news and events Woodland stroll Join us as we lead you on a woodland stroll from upland habitats to the shores of Shakett Creek in Nokomis. Along the way, you will discover a variety of plant and animal species...
Read MoreBirding Hot Spots in Sarasota and Manatee Counties This 2014 edition of Birding Hot Spots in Sarasota and Manatee Counties is available to all our dedicated bird watchers. It can be kept in the car, at home, or used on...
Read MoreA monthly e-newsletter sharing our news and events FIRE FEST! Sarasota County has planned a festival to coincide with the state's "Prescribed Fire Awareness Week". The focus of the event will be to promote and educate those in attendance on...
Read MoreThe Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Inc. In This Issue Thank You Our Friends We are a founding member of Gulf Coast Gives You'd Be Perfect SRQ Volunteen === Foscp.org Our Chapters Join the Friends Volunteer! Help us keep our...
Read More] A monthly e-newsletter sharing our news and events Welcome to the new Natural Resources e-newsletter! Sarasota County is an exceptional place to get outside and enjoy all that our community's natural areas have to offer. The goal of this newsletter is to...
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