Take a self-guided tour through the historic Dr. C.B. Wilson House to learn about the house, the Wilson family and other historical aspects of Sarasota County. Volunteer docents are onsite to guide you through the house and to answer your questions. For details, call 941-861-5000.

Take a self-guided tour through the historic Dr. C.B. Wilson House to learn about the house, the Wilson family and other historical aspects of Sarasota County. Volunteer docents are onsite to guide you through the house and to answer your questions. For details, call 941-861-5000.

Join a Sarasota County Environmental Specialist on a hike through the beautiful longleaf pine flatwoods of Curry Creek Preserve. Along the way, you’ll learn about the interesting life history of longleaf pines, their historical uses, some of the common plants and animals that inhabit longleaf habitats and potential threats to this increasingly rare ecosystem. For details, call 941-861-5000 or email [email protected].

Love quilting and its cultural heritage? Fabric arts and stitching date back thousands of years. Join fellow quilters of various backgrounds and skill levels to sew, share and learn new techniques. This program takes place indoors and occurs the first and third Thursdays of each month. For more information, call 941-861-PARK (7275).

Old Miakka Preserve contains rare remnants of longleaf pine forest and Florida scrub. Join an environmental specialist on a walk through these habitats learning about the natural communities and the management methods used to restore and maintain them. If conditions are right, the trail edges may be dotted with fall wildflowers to admire including Florida paintbrush and blazing stars. Some of the trails may be wet, please wear appropriate shoes.

Take a short paddle trip into Dona Bay and along the mangrove and coastal hammock communities of Pocono Preserve learning about the estuary system and importance of coastal creeks in Sarasota County. Attendees must bring their own kayak and required safety equipment (PFD, whistle).

Master Gardeners will be in the Demonstration Garden at Shamrock Park to answer questions, provide free tours and give expert advice on Florida-friendly landscaping. No registration necessary. For more information, call 941-861-5000.

Take a self-guided tour through the historic Dr. C.B. Wilson House to learn about the house, the Wilson family and other historical aspects of Sarasota County. Volunteer docents are onsite to guide you through the house and to answer your questions. For details, call 941-861-5000.

Calling all F.I.S.H. (Folks Interested in Submerged Habitats). Join American Littoral Society biologist Chuck Idelberger on a search for marine life in Lemon Bay. Using hand and seine nets, you will search shallow waters and seagrass beds, observing, collecting and discussing some of the many interesting fishes and other animals that inhabit Lemon Bay. Registration is required. For more information, contact Chuck Idelberger at 941-488-8998.

Take a self-guided tour through the historic Dr. C.B. Wilson House to learn about the house, the Wilson family and other historical aspects of Sarasota County. Volunteer docents are onsite to guide you through the house and to answer your questions. For details, call 941-861-5000.

Love quilting and its cultural heritage? Fabric arts and stitching date back thousands of years. Join fellow quilters of various backgrounds and skill levels to sew, share and learn new techniques. This program takes place indoors and occurs the first and third Thursdays of each month. For more information, call 941-861-PARK (7275).

Join a Sarasota County Environmental Specialist on a hike along the trails of Curry Creek Preserve to learn about habitat restoration including invasive plant management in natural area parks of Sarasota County. A portion of this walk may go off trails through areas of the preserve along Curry Creek with a focus on the floodplain marsh communities. Participants should bring drinking water, closed toe shoes and be comfortable walking on uneven surfaces.

Heading to the playground? Swing by our table for a fun and educational nature craft. Children will construct a take-home nature journal and will have the opportunity to learn about animal tracks, signs, and scat. Parental assistance is required. For additional information, call 941-861-PARK (7275).

Take a self-guided tour through the historic Dr. C.B. Wilson House to learn about the house, the Wilson family and other historical aspects of Sarasota County. Volunteer docents are onsite to guide you through the house and to answer your questions. For details, call 941-861-5000.

Join us for a relaxing walk through the natural trails, taking in the forest atmosphere. This exercise from Japan is known as shinrin-yoku. Leave your cell phone behind and immerse your senses in the sights, sounds and smells of the forest.

Take a self-guided tour through the historic Dr. C.B. Wilson House to learn about the house, the Wilson family and other historical aspects of Sarasota County. Volunteer docents are onsite to guide you through the house and to answer your questions. For details, call 941-861-5000.

Fire is a natural part of the Florida ecosystem. In order to prevent larger wildfires and to promote the health of the forest, prescribed fires are an essential tool for land managers. Join Park Naturalist and certified wildland firefighter Sean McGrail on a walk through Lemon Bay Park to discuss the role of prescribed fire, the requirements to perform them, and techniques used to ensure the safety of the surrounding areas. Please be ready for a 1.5-mile walk through potentially uneven terrain and bring any necessary sunscreen and water.

Take a self-guided tour through the historic Dr. C.B. Wilson House to learn about the house, the Wilson family and other historical aspects of Sarasota County. Volunteer docents are onsite to guide you through the house and to answer your questions. For details, call 941-861-5000.

Join a Sarasota County Environmental Specialist to learn how to identify our native mangroves and the important role they play in the estuarine food web and in providing nesting area rookeries for a wide variety of wading bird species. For details, call 941-861-5000, 311 or email [email protected].

Master Gardeners will be in the Demonstration Garden at Shamrock Park to answer questions, provide free tours and give expert advice on Florida-friendly landscaping. No registration necessary. For more information, call 941-861-5000.