Event Series Members Meet and Greet

Members Meet and Greet

Nature Center 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, United States

Members Meet and Greet - A way for our members to see each other face to face!   Meet your board members and enjoy a short presentation by a local environmentalist. Light refreshments. November 20, January 15, March 19; 2-3:30 pm in the Nature Center.  Today's speaker is Jason Robertshaw, Environmental Education Program Manager at...

Event Series Wingspan

Wingspan

Nature Center 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, United States

Wingspan – Join us at the Nature Center at 12:30 pm.  Learn about birds and their habitats, food, nests, etc., while playing a competitive game.  Beginners welcome. RSVP to Lynn Jakubowicz (lynn234@verizon.net) Oct 2 &16, Nov 6 & 21, Dec 4 & 18, Jan 2 & 17, Feb 5 & 19, Mar 5 & 21,...

Planning Commission Meeting

RL Anderson Administration Building 4000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL, United States

If you care about the Celery Fields and its wildlife, we need you to let the Sarasota County Planning Commission know that you oppose rezone petition RZ 23-30 that will allow 170 homes on the Smith Farm property along Raymond Road next to the South Cell and across from the Raymond Road Boardwalk. Please click...

Event Series Kids’ Art Day

Kids’ Art Day – Postponed

Nature Center 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, United States

This event has been postponed to December 14, 2024 Kids’ Art Day - Saturday, November 30, and Saturday, March 22.  Kids ages 3-12 are welcome to create a nature-themed project. 9 am

Guided Walks – Myakka River State Park

Myakka River State Park 13208 State Road 72, United States

After passing through the main entrance (SR-72), make the first right-hand turn and follow to the parking lot. Stu Wilson (512-897-8341) and Cathy Paris will lead you through the park, stopping along the main park road to find birds. Bring a lunch or buy one at the concession stand. Participants are free to drop off...

Event Series Wingspan

Wingspan

Nature Center 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, United States

Wingspan – Join us at the Nature Center at 12:30 pm.  Learn about birds and their habitats, food, nests, etc., while playing a competitive game.  Beginners welcome. RSVP to Lynn Jakubowicz (lynn234@verizon.net) Oct 2 &16, Nov 6 & 21, Dec 4 & 18, Jan 2 & 17, Feb 5 & 19, Mar 5 & 21,...

Basic Wildlife Rescue Workshop

Nature Center 999 Center Road, Sarasota, FL, United States

Wildlife rescuers will demonstrate basic rescue protocols and what we can do to help injured wildlife. Donations are requested to benefit Wildlife Rescue of SW Florida.

Guided Walks – Nathan Benderson Park

Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, FL

Helen King (850-556-2950) and Kathryn Young will escort you on a "birking" trip through Nathan Benderson Park. Birking is bicycling and birding. Meet at the playground parking lot (5851 Nathan Benderson Cir) with your own bicycle. We will ride slowly on paved paths for approximately 7 miles looking for an array of different birds. Restrooms...

Monthly Meeting – Scott Harris

Scott Harris - reports on his big year raptor photography quest across 34 states. Registration is required for this event. Please click here to register.