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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
May May 1 Myakka River/Snook Haven 9 a.m. - Noon May 5 Shakett Creek/Dona Bay 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. May 6 Myakka River/Deer Prairie Creek 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. New May 9 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Pt Beach 9 a.m. - Noon May 11 Historic Cortez/North Sarasota Bay 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. $25mem-$30non mem May 13 Caspersen Beach Park/Lemon Bay 9 a.m. - Noon May 17 Buck Creek/Stump Pass 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. $25mem-$30non mem May 20 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Pt Beach 9 a.m. - Noon May 22 Alifia Banks Bird Rookery 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. $30mem-$35noon mem May 24 Sunset paddle/Blackburn Pt 6:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. May 26 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Pt Beach 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. May 27 Deer Prairie Creek/North Port 9:30 a.m. - Noon May 29 Shakett Creek/Dona Bay 9 a.m. - Noon |
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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. Explorations are scheduled for February 10, March 10, April 14, and May 12. 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 22, March 8, April 10, and April 19. Call Linda at 607-423-9027 for reservations on trips set for Feb 15, March 1, 15 and 22, and April 5. Cost: Adults $20, Members $15, Children 10 and under $10. 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. Explorations are scheduled for February 10, March 10, April 14, and May 12. 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 22, March 8, April 10, and April 19. Call Linda at 607-423-9027 for reservations on trips set for Feb 15, March 1, 15 and 22, and April 5. Cost: Adults $20, Members $15, Children 10 and under $10. 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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