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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Shade is Good has Mission Ignition

Over two years ago, The Patterson Foundation invited the Friends of Sarasota County Parks to an information session about how to enhance the financial sustainability of our organization to achieve greater social impact. Huh? Exactly … the invitation came from...

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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...

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Phillippi, Shamrock, Curry, Carlton: November

A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events. Pooches at the Preserve Leash up your pooch and join us for a fun and informative dog-friendly nature walk through the preserve. Enjoy the shaded trails with your four-legged companion; learn about...

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Two County Workshops in December

You’re invited to share your thoughts on the future of Sarasota County’s park system at two upcoming public workshops. Join us as we preview a proposed long range plan that is aimed at protecting, preserving and enhancing some of our...

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October Parks Events still on Tap

The weather is cooler and perfect for an outing in beautiful Sarasota County. With that in mind, here are the remaining October nature events for you!   Walk, Learn and Exercise!Join Sarasota County volunteer Tina Sebastian on a fast paced walk...

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March Adventures in Sarasota’s Parks

A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events Jazz in the Park Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the jazz! FREE admission and FREE parking Performing are: - International Jazz violinist Doug Cameron and the Mike Moran Trio...

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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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The Newsletter of the Friends for September 2014

The monthly Newsletter of the Friends of Sarasota County Parks (FOSCP), chock full of events, information, photos and more! Having trouble viewing this email? Click here         The Friends of Sarasota County Parks, Inc. In This Issue Friends...

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Dragonflies and Wildflowers: Sarasota’s Calendar of Nature Events for April 2014

A monthly e-newsletter sharing our news and events Sunrise bird walk Join us in a sunrise birding adventure that will lead you through pine and scrubby flatwoods with wonderful views of Lemon Bay during your hike.Along the way you may encounter native...

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