It’s June!

  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...

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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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Still time to play in May!

Full Moon Walk at Pocono Trail Preserve Join Sarasota County Environmental Specialist, Jeff Weber, on a special moonlit hike at Pocono Trail Preserve to experience the mystery and intrigue of our natural areas after dark. Look and listen for twilight...

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Stars at Red Bug – August in our Parks

A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events Demonstration Garden Tours at Shamrock Park Master gardener volunteers will be giving free demonstration garden tours and advice on Florida gardening. Meet at the central garden area near the Nature Center. Thursday, August...

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July in our Parks

A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events   Your Input is Important: Parks, Preserves and Recreation Road Map for the Future Sarasota County is developing a Parks, Preserve and Recreation Master Plan in conjunction with the cities, which will...

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June Garden tours, Water Conservation, Snakes, more!

Sarasota County's June list of activities, guided tours, educational play and more in our parks and recreation areas.     A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events   Your Input is Important: Parks, Preserves and Recreation Road Map for...

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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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Sarasota Nature Events for May

Birding, 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...

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Nature Events, Walks, Talks, Tours and More for February 2014 in Sarasota

A 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...

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University of Florida/IFAS Sarasota County Extension Education Schedule

January - March 2013 Class size is limited, advanced registration is required. For more information or to register, visit sarasota.ifas.ufl.edu or call 941-861-5000. BOLD classes indicate evening classes. Date Time Topic Venue Jan. 8 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Florida-Friendly Landscaping: Nine Landscape...

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