Walk on the Wild Side at Sleeping Turtles Preserve South at Manasota Scrub Preserve on 03/24/2010
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When March 24, 2010 @ 9:00 AM
Where Manasota Scrub Preserve
Contact D Zeilman at (941) 861-6222
Explore the Sleeping Turtles Preserve South with Sarasota County volunteers and Florida Native Plant Society members Al Squires and Denny Girard on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 from 9 – 11 AM. Enjoy the preserve’s meandering trails canopied by old live oaks and pines. Along the way, Al and Denny share their boundless knowledge of botany, not just identification, but lore of the plants as well. Take in the scenery and information about the natural lands and the plants they support.
This parcel is one of many public lands that are available to the public through the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program. In addition to the numerous subtropical plants, visitors may observe eagles or osprey hunting or see evidence of bobcat and gopher tortoise.
Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a light jacket, a hat, sun screen, insect repellent, drinking water, binoculars (optional), camera and hand lens (optional).
Participants can reach Sleeping Turtles Preserve South, 2800 N. River Road, by taking I -75 to Exit 191 (North River Road exit), go south on North River Road approximately 1/4 mile and turn east (left). Park near the gate on the road shoulder. From Venice, take E. Venice Avenue to North River Road. Go north on North River Road. The preserve is on the east side of North River Road. Park and meet at the north gate.
Register on-line at www.scgov.net. Click Calendar of Events on the left. Click the 'All Events' drop down list, choose 'Nature Walks' and click 'go'. On the bottom of each nature walk is an area that states 'Click here for registration.' Space for this walk is limited to 20.
If you are having problems with on-line registration, then contact the Sarasota County Call Center at 941-861-5000 and ask for Natural Resources.
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