South Venice Lemon Bay Preserve Guided Walk

Please note that the start time of this event has been adjusted from 9 am to 8 am.

Join us for a naturalist-guided hike at South Venice Lemon Bay Preserve where we'll look for local wildlife and learn about native habitats! We will explore the preserve at a leisurely pace, stopping to observe and identify plants and animals as we walk.

The 222-acre preserve, nestled in the suburb of south Venice, contains some of the last remaining undeveloped bay shorelines in Sarasota County. These lands protect the water quality and estuary of Lemon Bay, a State Aquatic Preserve. The preserve also contains significant areas of scrub habitat that support families of the endangered Florida Scrub Jay and Bald Eagles.

This program is suitable for all ages. Participants under 16 must attend with a parent or guardian.

Participants should bring a water bottle and wear clothing appropriate for the weather. We recommend sun protection, bug spray, and closed-toe shoes, no flip-flops. The trails are a mix of grass and sugar sand with intermittent shade. Please note there are no restrooms or water fountains on-site. We recommend using the restroom before you arrive.

This program is provided in partnership with the Sarasota County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Department.

Your gift of $5 or more per person will help us save wild places and continue to engage people in nature. We greatly appreciate your support!

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