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- We represent Manatee and Sarasota Counties on the Florida Gulf Coast. We are dedicated to enjoying our environment and preserving it for future generations.
About our Outings:
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:
Caladesi Island State Park Sunset Sea Kayak Trip
Saturday, Oct. 4. Moderate two-hour paddle to observe the
sunset. Bring snacks and drinks. Learn about the history, birds and
other wildlife on the island. Optional dinner afterwards at a local
restaurant. Reserve with Rudy Scheffer at 727-726-8375 or
rudy@adventuresworldwide.com (Suncoast)
Fisheating Creek Camping Paddle
Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 11-12 (Palmdale, north of LaBelle). Strenuous
paddle for the experienced paddler who wants a true wilderness
experience. This is one of the most pristine areas through which to
paddle in SW Florida. Cypress trees that overhang this creek provide
partial shade. You can jump in the shallow water along the way to cool
down, but we will also see many gators! We will paddle upstream,
primitive-camp along the river Saturday night and paddle back on Sunday.
Limited to six participants. Reserve with Ben Berauer at 727-392-2821 or
bfberauer@aol.com0 (Suncoast)
Moon Over Sarasota South Lido Native Plant Walk
Sunday, Oct. 12, 5- 8 p.m. Bring a dish to feed eight, your table
service, drink, bug-protective clothing and repellant to South Lido Park
for a potluck dinner. Afterwards we will walk through the coastal
habitat restoration project to a point with a wonderful view of the
pass, Sarasota Bay and a moon over the city, a little more than a mile
of uneven footing. Reserve by Oct. 11 with Mary at 941-752-3200.
Woolverton Trail Kayak
Sunday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. A great trail to paddle with over a mile of
mangrove trails, scenic island and bay paddling, lunch and swim on an
island sandy beach. Located about an hour’s drive from Sarasota on
Gasparilla Sound. Kayak rentals available. Reserve with Don Kirkley at
941-493-3085.
Bicycle Bash by the Bay
Sunday, Oct 19. Come to the festival at the Vinoy in St. Pete and join
us in a ride celebrating bicycling as a source of exercise and
transportation. Learn bicycling tips; riders will learn that urban
bicycling is fun. Reserve with Ben Berauer at 727-392-2821 or
bfberauer@aol.com (Suncoast)
Oscar Scherer State Park Walk
Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 a.m. Five-mile (3-hour) walk. Wear wettable shoes,
carry water, sunscreen, lunch if your time allows. Reserve with Sally at
941-484-4113.
Women’s Weeki Wachee Kayak
Friday, Oct 31. Join our annual Halloween paddle down this beautiful
crystal clear river where fish, playful otters and ghostly manatees will
keep us company. We will explore some of the problems caused by the
rapid development of this area. Cost about $35 to rent kayaks. Please
reserve a spot at least a week in advance. Reserve with Sue Brandon at
813-622-1800 or brandon11@earthlink.net. (Suncoast)
Rocky Ford Walk
Saturday, Nov. 8, 8:30 a m. Six-mile (4-hour) walk. Wear wettable shoes,
carry water, sunscreen, lunch if your time allows. Carpool. Reserve with
Sally at 941-484-4113.
Myakka State Park Walk
Thursday, Nov. 27, 8:30 a m. Four-to-six-mile (3-hour) walk. Wear
wettable shoes, carry water, sunscreen. Optional: bring a dish to share
for Thanksgiving potluck by the river. Reserve by Nov. 23 with Sally at
941-484-4113.
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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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