About our Outings:

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We suggest a $5 donation for our outings; however, prices may vary. Please reserve early with the outing leaders!

All participants will be asked to sign a liability waiver. Read a copy of the waiver before the outing. Overnight camping trips also require campsite and parking fees and an additional donation of at least $5.

[ Florida Seller of Travel Ref. No. ST37115 ]

Current Outings:

Hike at Myakka
Thursday, Nov. 26. 8 a.m. Four- to six-mile walk at Myakka State Park followed by potluck lunch beside the river. Wear sturdy wettable shoes and bring water, sunscreen and a dish to share. Reserve with Sally, 941-484-4113.

Canoe on the Suwannee River
Friday, Nov. 27, to Sunday, Nov. 29. Learn why this is one of the most popular paddling trips, as we discover springs, wildlife and natural Florida. Primitive camping along a sandy white river beach. Rentals available. There will be the cost of a shuttle depending on group size. Limit 10 participants. This is an easy to moderate trip. Leader Rudy Scheffer, 727-726-8375 or rudy@adventuresworldwide.com (Suncoast).

Backpack to Bee Island
Saturday, Nov. 28, to Sunday, Nov. 29. 11-mile loop trail in Myakka River State Park. Discover and explore a Florida grassland prairie park and learn how it is being restored. We camp under large old oaks and hike through varied habitat. Leader Ben Berauer, 727-392-2821 or bfberauer@aol.com. (Suncoast)

Mound Key Kayak
Sunday, Nov. 29. 10 a.m. Mound Key, in Estero Bay, was the main village for the Calusa tribe in ancient times and boasts two of the highest shell mounds in Florida. It also has some of the area’s most unusual vegetation with some of the largest gumbo limbo trees to be found anywhere. Reserve with Don Kirkley, 941-493-3085.

Jelks Preserve Hike
Saturday, Dec. 5, 8 a.m.
3.5-mile walk at Jelks Preserve. Wear sturdy, wettable shoes and bring water, insect repellent and snacks. Reserve with Sally, 941-484-4113.

Deer Prairie Creek Preserve Hike
Saturday, Dec. 5.
Six- to 7-mile hike on recently opened trails of one of Sarasota County’s newest environmentally sensitive lands. Bring water, sun protection, snack and donation. Reserve with Bill Lewis, 941-355-2156.

Stump Pass Hike
Sunday, Dec. 6,
9-11:30 a.m. Learn about the plants, animals and ecology of the Stump Pass area with biologist Bill Dunson. Reserve with Allain Hale, 941-423-2713.

Pinellas Trail Morning Bike Ride
Sunday, Dec 6.
Easy 18-mile ride from Curlew to Tarpon Springs for a Greek meal. Learn about the Pinellas Trail, a linear park stretching almost the length of Pinellas County. Leader Ben Berauer, 727-392-2821 or bfberauer@aol.com. (Suncoast)

Robinson Preserve Kayak
Sunday, Dec. 13, 9:30 a.m.
This nearly 500-acre preserve in northwest Bradenton is home to a family of bald eagles which we might see as we paddle. We’ll continue into Palma Sola Bay to Gilligan’s Island for lunch. We’ll also climb a 50-foot tower to get a great view of the preserve and bay. Bring lunch, water and sunscreen. Reserve with Mike Lehner, 941-365-1073.

Carlton Reserve Hike
Saturday, Dec. 19, 8 a.m.
Four-mile walk at Carlton Reserve. Wear sturdy, wettable shoes and bring water, insect repellent and lunch. Reserve with Sally, 941-484-4113.

Linger Lodge Paddle
Sunday, Dec. 20, 9 a.m.
Our annual holiday paddle and lunch at Linger Lodge on the Braden River. We’ll paddle from Jigg’s Landing, then back after lunch. Reserve with Don Kirkley, 941-493-3085.

Myakka Holiday Backpack
Dec. 26-30.
A moderate hike of about 30 miles over five days. Limit: 8 participants. Cost: $20 plus campsite reservation fees. Co-leaders Mike Pici, 727-798-9227, or revmp777@earthlink.net , and Ben Berauer, 727-392-2821, or bfberauer@aol.com (Suncoast).

Myakka New Year’s Hike
Friday, Jan. 1, 8 a.m.
4-6 mile walk. Wear sturdy, wettable shoes and bring water and a dish to share for lunch by the river. Reserve with Sally, 941-484-4113.

Outings Leaders Needed

Be an active club member and have fun at the same time'become an outings leader. Contact Outings Chair Don Kirkley at 941-493-3085 for details.

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General Meetings

Our General Meetings are held the second Thursday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Edson Keith Mansion, Phillippi Estate Park. Address: 5500 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34231.

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