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Sarasota Bay, FLIn the Sarasota office the Society focuses on educating the public about the bay's exceptional resources by getting people out onto the water. We also restore coastal habitat.
We connect residents and tourists with the Bays wildlife and habitats on the land and on the water through eco-tours. We use the Carefree Learner, a pontoon boat equipped with marine science equipment and staffed by experts, or kayaks, connecting residents and tourists with habitat and wildlife accessible only by water. |
KAYAK TRIPS
Enjoy leisurely paddling and observation at a variety of sites difficult to visit by any other means. Kayak, paddle, life vest, etc. are all supplied. If you’ve never used a kayak before, a short training session before the trip will get you going. Society members who own a kayak and life vest are welcome to go on trips that do not have an asterisk (*) for a $5 donation to the American Littoral Society. Cost is $20 for members, and $25 for non- member unless otherwise noted. Trips into State parks require an additional entrance fee. See our calendar for more information. Call John at (941) 966-7308 for reservations.
Enjoy leisurely paddling and observation at a variety of sites difficult to visit by any other means. Kayak, paddle, life vest, etc. are all supplied. If you’ve never used a kayak before, a short training session before the trip will get you going. Society members who own a kayak and life vest are welcome to go on trips that do not have an asterisk (*) for a $5 donation to the American Littoral Society. Cost is $20 for members, and $25 for non- member unless otherwise noted. Trips into State parks require an additional entrance fee. See our calendar for more information. Call John at (941) 966-7308 for reservations.
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UPCOMING KAYAK TRIPS
March March 1 Myakka River/Deer Prairie Creek 9:30 am - 12:30 pm March 6 Deer Prairie Creek/North Port 10 am - 12:30 pm March 8 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Pt Beach 10 am - 1 pm March 10 Curry Creek/Venice Inlet 10 am - 1 pm March 13 Caspersen Beach Pk/Lemon Bay 10 am - 1 pm March 14 Deer Prairie Creek/North Port 10 am - 12:30 pm March 18 Historic Cortez/Sarasota Bay 10 am - 1 pm $25mem-$30non mem March 21 Caspersen Beach Pk/Lemon Bay 10 am - 1 pm March 23 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Pt Beach 10 am - 1 pm March 26 Peace River Estuary/Charlotte Co $30mem-$35non mem March 29 Curry Creek/Nokomis 10 am - 1 pm March 31 Robinson Preserve/Palma Sola Bay 10 am - 2 pm $30mem-$35non mem |
April April 4 Deer Prairie Creek/North Port 10 am - 12:30 pm April 5 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Pt Beach 9 am-Noon April 7 Myakka River/Snook Haven 9 am - Noon |
MARINE LIFE EXPLORATIONS AND ECO-TOURS
Marine Life Explorations
Explore the sea life near our shores with American Littoral Society biologists. Using hand and seine nets, we will search 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 all year on Saturdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Lemon Bay Park. Wading shoes are suggested. Call Chuck for reservations at 941-488-8998. Cost: Free. Check our calendar for more information on upcoming events.
Eco-Tours Aboard the Carefree Learner
Enjoy wildlife and a hands on experience around Sarasota Bay. Trips run from 1 - 3 p.m., from February through April, departing from Bayfront Park near the LeBarge. Call John at 941-966-7308 for reservations on trips scheduled for Feb 20 and 27; March 11; and April 9. Call Linda at 607-423-9027 for reservations on trips set for Feb 13; March 5 and 26; and April 2 and 16. Cost: Adults $20, Members $15, Children 10 and under $10. All proceedes are donated to the Carefree Learner maintenance fund in memory of Dave Bulloch. Check our calendar for the latest information on these upcoming events.
Marine Life Explorations
Explore the sea life near our shores with American Littoral Society biologists. Using hand and seine nets, we will search 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 all year on Saturdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Lemon Bay Park. Wading shoes are suggested. Call Chuck for reservations at 941-488-8998. Cost: Free. Check our calendar for more information on upcoming events.
Eco-Tours Aboard the Carefree Learner
Enjoy wildlife and a hands on experience around Sarasota Bay. Trips run from 1 - 3 p.m., from February through April, departing from Bayfront Park near the LeBarge. Call John at 941-966-7308 for reservations on trips scheduled for Feb 20 and 27; March 11; and April 9. Call Linda at 607-423-9027 for reservations on trips set for Feb 13; March 5 and 26; and April 2 and 16. Cost: Adults $20, Members $15, Children 10 and under $10. All proceedes are donated to the Carefree Learner maintenance fund in memory of Dave Bulloch. Check our calendar for the latest information on these upcoming events.
RESTORATION PROJECTS
The volunteers of the Southeast Chapter in the Sarasota area help local wildlife and improve water quality through grass roots habitat restoration projects in coastal areas. Most of the sites selected are publicly owned lands, either county parks, state parks, or wildlife refuges. Volunteers remove invasive plant species and then replant native species. The Society needs individuals and volunteer groups to help with these projects. We love to partner with schools, scouts, civic groups, corporations, and faith-based groups. Contact John Sarkozy at 941-966-7308.
The volunteers of the Southeast Chapter in the Sarasota area help local wildlife and improve water quality through grass roots habitat restoration projects in coastal areas. Most of the sites selected are publicly owned lands, either county parks, state parks, or wildlife refuges. Volunteers remove invasive plant species and then replant native species. The Society needs individuals and volunteer groups to help with these projects. We love to partner with schools, scouts, civic groups, corporations, and faith-based groups. Contact John Sarkozy at 941-966-7308.
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Contact: John Sarkozy at (941) 966-7308
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