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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Thanks to the generosity of some very special people, the Tot Lot at Urfer Family Park has just been upgraded! Robert and Gail Davies approached parks staff in April to express their desire to fund a project at the...
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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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Knight Trail Pistol and Rifle Range will temporarily close for improvements this summer, from June 27 to Sept. 30.
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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...
Read MoreA 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...
Read MoreOn Sunday, November 15, beginning at 4:30 p.m., a farm-to-fork dinner will be held on the lawn of the Keith Farmhouse at Phillippi Estate Park. Featuring local foods, the dinner is aptly called “Palates and Palettes” because Mattison’s Catering will spotlight...
Read MoreJoin in the Conversation to plan the Parks, Preserves and Recreation Road Map for the Future.
Read MoreOPEN WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1! Phillippi Farmhouse Market's 6th season Sponsored by Friends of Sarasota County Parks (FOSCP) Local fruits, vegetables, herbs and plants for sale as well as locally prepared foods and local artisans with their creative handicrafts. There will be live music,...
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...
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