Nature's Ecological Interactions Offer so Much to Learn
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Nov 30, 2009 9:00 am - 11:00 am (Monday)
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Location: ">Sleeping Turtles Preserve North 3462 Border Road Contact: If you are having problems with on-line registration, contact the Sarasota County Call Center at 941-...
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Location:
">Sleeping Turtles Preserve North
3462 Border Road
Contact:
If you are having problems with on-line registration, contact the Sarasota County Call Center at 941-861-5000 and ask for Natural Resources.
Description:
Explore the Sleeping Turtles Preserve North with enthusiastic birder and Sarasota County volunteer, Dr. Bill Dunson. Experience the preserve's meandering trails along the Myakka River while learning about ecological interactions in nature. The walk and talk will occur from 9 - 11 a.m. on Monday, November 30, 2009.
This preserve is one of many 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 over the river corridor.
Participants should bring binoculars, sun screen, insect repellent, drinking water and camera (optional), wear comfortable walking shoes and a hat.
You may reach the Sleeping Turtles Preserve North from northbound I-75, take exit 193 and turn right. From southbound I-75 take exit 193 and turn left. Proceed north 1/2 mile on Jacaranda Blvd. to the stop sign and turn right onto Border Road. Proceed approximately 3 miles east on Border Road to the bridge over the Myakka River. As you approach the bridge, the Sleeping Turtles Preserve parking lot will be on the left (north side), immediately before the bridge.
">Sleeping Turtles Preserve North
3462 Border Road
Contact:
If you are having problems with on-line registration, contact the Sarasota County Call Center at 941-861-5000 and ask for Natural Resources.
Description:
Explore the Sleeping Turtles Preserve North with enthusiastic birder and Sarasota County volunteer, Dr. Bill Dunson. Experience the preserve's meandering trails along the Myakka River while learning about ecological interactions in nature. The walk and talk will occur from 9 - 11 a.m. on Monday, November 30, 2009.
This preserve is one of many 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 over the river corridor.
Participants should bring binoculars, sun screen, insect repellent, drinking water and camera (optional), wear comfortable walking shoes and a hat.
You may reach the Sleeping Turtles Preserve North from northbound I-75, take exit 193 and turn right. From southbound I-75 take exit 193 and turn left. Proceed north 1/2 mile on Jacaranda Blvd. to the stop sign and turn right onto Border Road. Proceed approximately 3 miles east on Border Road to the bridge over the Myakka River. As you approach the bridge, the Sleeping Turtles Preserve parking lot will be on the left (north side), immediately before the bridge.
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