Sarasota County is offering a nature walk at Pocono Trail Preserve in Nokomis from 9-11 a.m., Wednesday, November 4th. Sarasota County Environmental Specialist Jeff Weber will lead participants through shady oak hammocks to the south shore of Shakett Creek, once the site of the historic Pollyanna Inn. Learn about prehistoric Indians who once inhabited the area and early pioneers instrumental in the development of Nokomis and Venice.
Pocono Trail Preserve is one of many natural areas available through the county’s environmental lands program. In addition to a wide variety of native plant species, the preserve also provides habitat for wading birds, osprey and the occasional fall warbler.
Participants should wear long pants, comfortable walking shoes, and bring a hat, sun screen, insect repellent, drinking water, binoculars (optional), camera and hand lens (optional).
To reach Pocono Trail Preserve, take I -75 south to exit 200 (S.R. 681) toward Venice/Osprey. Merge onto U.S. 41 and travel 2.2 miles to Colonia Lane. Turn left on Colonia and left again onto Nash Avenue. Drive one block to Pocono Trail and park along the north road shoulder.
Register on-line at www.scgov.net. Click Calendar of Events on the left

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