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 who bring their own kayak and life vests can participate for a $5 donation to the Society. Otherwise, cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members unless noted. State parks require an additional entrance fee.
Call John at 941-966-7308 for info and reservations.
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January
5 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Park, 10 am - 1 pm
9 Waterways of Nokomis, 10 am - 1 pm
10 Myakka River/Snook Haven, 10 am - 1 pm
12 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Park, 10 am - 1 pm
13 Myakka River/Snook Haven; 10 am - 1 pm
15 South Lido Park/Bird Key, 10 am - 1 pm 24 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Park, 10 am - 1 pm
26 Myakka River State Park, 11 am - 2 pm
31 Apollo Beach/Kitchen Preserve warm water sanctuary $30/members; $35 non-members
plus $5 boat launch fee; 10 am - 2 pm
February
2 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Park, 10 am - 1 pm
3 South Lido Park/Bird Key, 10 am - 1 pm
5 Shell Key Preserve/Pinellas County; 10 am - 2 pm; $30/members; $35 non-members
10 Blackburn Pt. Oscar Scherer State Park; 10 am - 1:30 pm
12 Historic Cortez/Kitchen Preserve; 10 am - 1 pm; $25/member; $30/non-member
14 Don Pedro State Park/Lemon Bay; 10 am - 1:30 pm; $25/member; $30/non-member
20 Waterways of Nokomis; 10 am - 1 pm
23 Myakka River at Snook Haven/Palmer Pt. Park; 8:30 am - 11:30 am
24 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Point Beach; 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
26 Apollo Beach/Kitchen Preserve warm water sanctuary $30/members; $35 non-members
plus $5 boat launch fee; 10 am - 2 pm
28 Edwards Islands/Roberts Bay Rookery; 10 am - 1:30 pm; $25/member; $30/non-member
Upcoming Marine Life Explorations
Explore the sea life near our shores with American Littoral Society biologists. Using hand and seine nets, we will be searching shallow waters and sea grass beds, observing, collecting, and discussing the natural history of some of the many interesting fishes and other animals that inhabit Sarasota Bay. Trips run on Saturdays from 9:30 to 11:30 AM. Wading shoes suggested. Call for reservations. Call Chuck at 941-488-8998 Sept 8- Lemon Bay Park
Oct 13- Lemon Bay Park
Dec 8- Lemon Bay Park
Jan 12- Bird Key
Feb 9- Lemon Bay Park
Mar 9- Blackburn Point Park
Apr 13- Lemon Bay Park
Eco-Tour with Us Aboard the Carefree Learner (January - May)Get hands-on fun and learn up close about the critters of the Bay with our expert naturalists and educators. Also see amazing nesting bird life. The boat is small and provides a great experience for students of all ages. The Carefree Learner 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.
January 30, Contact Linda at 607-423-9027
February 13, Contact Linda at 607-423-9027
February 27, Contact Loyola at 206-484-7092
March 6, 20, 27, Contact Bobbi at 941-927-3409
April 6*, 17, 24, Contact Loyola at 206-484-7092
*Note, our April 6 trip is the only Saturday trip