Spring - Summer 2013
Sarasota
County on the west coast of Florida boasts some of the most amazing
coastal flora, fauna, and habitat in the U.S. Our Southeast Chapter
offers a variety of ways to observe and learn about them. We offer
kayaking, guided beach walks, seining, and eco-tours at various times
throughout the year. This spring we have one last trip aboard the
carefree learner next week and a host of kayak trips to carry you
through the summer.
Eco-Tours Aboard the Carefree Learner
Get
hands-on fun and learn up close about the critters of Sarasota Bay with
our expert naturalists and educators. Also see amazing nesting bird
life. The boat is small and provides a great experience for people of
all ages. The Carefree Learner tours are on Wednesdays at 1 to 3 pm
departing from Bayfront Park next to Le Barge, near the Ringling circle.
Members $15, Non-members $20, kids (12 and under) $10.
April 24, Contact Loyola at 206-484-7092 - Last Chance to enjoy this great on-the- water activity until January 2014!
Quiet Water Kayaking
Enjoy
leisurely paddling and observation at a variety of sites difficult to
visit by any other means. Kayak, paddles, life vest, etc. supplied. If
you haven't used a kayak before, a short training session before the
trip will get you going. Members can bring their own kayak and life
vests and participate for a $5 donation to the Society. Otherwise, most
trips cost $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Trips usually run 3 to 4
hours.
May
2 Historic Cortez/Kitchen Preserve 10am - 1pm
4 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Park 9am - noon
5 Bird Key/South Lido Park 8:30am - 11:30am
8 Palma Sola Bay/Robinson Preserve 10am-2pm $30 mem-$35 non-mem
16 Waterways of Nokomis 9am - noon
19 Blackburn Pt/Oscar Scherer State Park 8:30am - noon
*21 Sunset/Moonlight Paddle 7pm - 9:30pm
*22 Sunset/Moonlight Paddle 7pm - 9:30pm
26 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Pt Park 8:30am - 11:30am
29 Stump Pass State Park 9am - noon $25 mem - $30 non-mem
June
1 Myakka River/Snook Haven 8:30am - 11:30am
2 Bird Key/South Lido Park 8:30am - 11:30am
5 Sister Key/Longboat Key 9am - noon
8 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Pt Park 8:30am - 11:30am
22 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Pt Park 8:30am - 11:30am
23 Bird Key/South Lido Park 8:30am - 11:30am
27 Waterways of Nokomis 8:30am - 11:30am
29 Little Manatee River State Park 9am - 1pm $30 mem - $35 non-mem
July
4 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Pt Park 8:30am - 11:30am
6 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Pt Park 8:30am - 11:30am
7 Bird Key/South Lido Park 8:30am - 11:30am
10 Stump Pass St Pk 8:30am - 11:30am $25 mem - $30 non-mem
*17 Sunset/Moonlight Paddle 7pm - 9:30pm
*18 Sunset/Moonlight Paddle 7pm - 9:30pm
20 Shell Key Preserve/Pinellas Co 9am -1pm $30 mem - $35 non-mem
21 Bird Key/South Lido Park 8:30am - 11:30am
24 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Pt Pk 8:30am - 11:30am
31 Casperson Beach/Lemon Bay 8:30am - 11:30am
