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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August is here – Parks as fitness portal

  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 is under construction at this time. We apologize if you are experiencing...

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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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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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January is for Playing in Parks

Start the year off with a meteor shower! Hi thee to Phillippi Farmhouse! Explore the changes of the seasons and experience serendipity with the Friends of Sarasota County Parks! A monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events. Quatranid Meteor Shower...

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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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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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Serendipity and Snakes in September!

Our monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events. You're Invited to papaya! Grand Opening Celebration of the Youth Athletic Complex - SRQ BMX Park! Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of the Youth Athletic Complex - SRQ BMX Park...

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Go Outside and Play in August!

Tour the gardens at Shamrock Park, explore submerged habitats at Lemon Bay, attend the grand opening of the BMX Park -- in short, go outside and play! Our monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature news and events. Demonstration Garden Tour at Shamrock Park...

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POW! Parks and Rec Month is Here!

Ready to discover your super powers? July is Park and Recreation Month! Come out to our parks - see, learn new skills, meet fun people and have more fun!  Here's what's going on - read our monthly e-newsletter sharing our nature...

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