This blog is dedicated to the environmental well-being of our Florida coastal habitat.

This blog is
dedicated to the environmental well-being of coastal habitat.

Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Sarasota Field Trips Summer/Fall 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. 
  
Quiet Water Kayaking
  
Leisurely paddling and observation at a variety of sites difficult to visit by any other means.  Kayak, paddle, life vest etc  supplied.  If you've never used a kayak before, a short training session before the trip will get you going.  Call John at (941) 966-7308 for reservations.  Members who own a kayak and life vest are welcome to go on trips marked with no asterisk (*) for a $5 donation to ALS. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members unless otherwise noted.  Trips into State parks also require an additional fee.
  
August      
8   Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Park.................................8:30 - 11:30 am
10   Caspersen Beach/Lemon Bay................................................8:30 - 11:30 am
11   Bird Key/South Lido Park.......................................................8:30 - 11:30 am
15   Don Pedro State Park/Lemon Bay............................8:30 - 11:30 am  $25 member, $30 non
17   Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Park.................................8:30 - 11:30 am
*20 Sunset/Moonlight Paddle.....................................................6:30 - 9:00 pm
22   Sister Keys/Longboat Key......................................................8:30 - 11:30 am
24   Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Park.................................8:30 - 11:30 am
25   Bird Key/South Lido Park.......................................................8:30 - 11:30 am

September     
7    Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Park.................................8:30 - 11:30 am
8    Bird Key/South Lido Park.......................................................8:30 - 11:30 am
*12 Sunset/Moonlight Paddle.....................................................6:00 - 8:30 pm
*17 Sunset/Moonlight Paddle.....................................................6:00 - 8:30 pm
19   Stump Pass State Park.............................................8:30 - 11:30 am  $25 member, $30 non
21   Bird Key/South Lido Park......................................................8:30 - 11:30 am
22   Shell Key Preserve/Pinellas County...........................10 am - 2 pm  $30 member, $35 non
24   Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Park................................8:30 - 11:30 am

October  
12   Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Park................................9 am - noon
13   Little Manatee River State Park...................................10 am - 2 pm  $30 member, $35 non
15   Waterways of Nokomis..........................................................9 am - noon
*16  Sunset/Moonlight Paddle....................................................5:30 - 8:00 pm
*17  Sunset/Moonlight Paddle....................................................5:30 - 8:00 pm
19  Myakka State Park.....................................................................8:30 - 11:30 am
20  Bird Key/South Lido Park..........................................................8:30 - 11:30 am
23  Palma Sola Bay/Robinson Preserve.............................10 am - 2 pm  $30 member, $35 non
27  Myakka State Park.....................................................................8:30 - 11:30 am  

NOTE:   November Preview - Myakka Daze!!! All-day trip down the Myakka River. $50 or $30 with your own boat.  Call John for details @ 941-966-7308