September Nature Events in our Parks

National Public Lands Day is Sept. 30 - calling all Volunteers!      A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events.   WEB SITE UNDER CONSTRUCTION!   The Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources portion of the Sarasota County web site...

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Slither, Hiss, FUNgus, Play!

  A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events.      Get Your Play On in July! Play is a vital part of a healthy lifestyle and Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources has the best places to play! We're...

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Strolling into May: Springtime Fun in Sarasota’s Parks

  A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events. Update: The May 26th stroll at Shamrock Park has been cancelled. Take a Woodland Stroll on the Pocono Join Sarasota County Environmental Specialist, Jeff Weber, as he leads you on a...

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Markets, fish derby, Celery Fields: April

Phillippi Farmhouse Market - 8th Season! Sponsor: Friends of Sarasota County Parks (FOSCP)   It's back! Enjoy local fruits, vegetables, herbs and plants for sale as well as local foods and artisan crafts. Experience live music and free parking. Plenty of volunteers...

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Sarasota at Play in May

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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April in Sarasota’s Parks

A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events. Hike for your Heart! Just another justification to get outdoors...a healthy heart! Take in the scenery of Sleeping Turtles Preserve North, located along the beautiful 'Wild and Scenic' Myakka River, while...

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The remarkable diversity of Nature in February

Quite a variety of events in our parks this month - from Currey Creek to Red Bug, Phillippi to the Pocono, plus the Grand Opening Celebration at Siesta Beach. Enjoy the height of the season! A monthly nature e-newsletter sharing...

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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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Autumn ripens in our parks

A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events Fall Flowers Walk at South Venice Lemon Bay Preserve with Denny and Al   Join Sarasota County volunteer guides, amateur botanists and Florida Native Plant Society members, Denny Girard and Al Squires...

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