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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
December Dec 2 Caspersen Beach Pk/Lemon Bay 10 am - 1 pm Dec 4 Deer Prairie Creek/North Port 10 am - 12:30 pm Dec 7 Curry Creak/Nokomis 10 am - 1 pm Dec 15 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Pt Beach 10 am - 1 pm Dec 18 Waterways of Nokomis 11 am - 2 pm Dec 21 Little Manatee River 10 am - 2 pm $30mem-$35non mem Dec 24 Myakka River/Snook Haven 9 am - Noon Dec 25 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Pt Beach 9 am - Noon MERRY CHRISTMAS Dec 28 Caspersen Beach Pk/Lemon Bay 10 am - 1 pm Dec 29 Deer Prairie Creek/North Port 10 am - 12:30 pm Dec 31 Myakka River/Snook Haven 9 am - Noon |
January Jan 1 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Pt Beach 10 am - 1 pm Jan 4 Myakka River State Park 8:30 am - 11:30 am Jan 5 Caspersen Beach Pk/Lemon Bay 10 am - 1 pm Jan 7 Curry Creek/Nokomis 10 am - 1 pm Jan 9 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Pt Beach 10 am - 1 pm Jan 11 Deer Prairie Creek/North Port 10 am - 12:30 pm Jan 12 Caspersen Beach Park/Lemon Bay 10 am - 1 pm Jan 16 Waterways of Nokomis 10 am - 1 pm Jan 18 Deer Prairie Creek/North Port 10 am - 1 pm Jan 19 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Pt Beach 10 am - 1 pm Jan 21 Myakka River State Park 8:30 - 11:30 am Jan 23 Shakett Creek/Dona Bay 10 am - 1 pm Jan 25 Deer Prairie Creek/North Port 10 am - 12:30 pm Jan 26 Little Sarasota Bay/Palmer Pt Beach 10 am - 1 pm Jan 29 Blackburn Pt/Oscar Scherer State Park 10 am - 1:30 pm |
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. 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. 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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