South Venice Lemon Bay Preserve 29

SOUTH VENICE LEMON BAY PRESERVE

6200 Osprey Road, Venice

Also features: A peaceful retreat for visitors and a refuge for several protected animals and plants.

SPECIAL EVENT

SCRUB STROLL

Dec. 1 / Ages: 12 and up / Fee: Free / Thursday, 9-11 a.m. Stroll with a UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County educator through the scrub, a unique environment in an ancient dune system. Learn about threatened, endemic, and keystone species found in this habitat, such as the Florida scrub-jay and gopher tortoise. Appreciate the wonders of the scrub, and how we can help protect this dwindling habitat. Participants should wear comfortable footwear for walking in soft sand. Be prepared for limited shade. To register, visit eventbrite.com/e/298768443457. Scrub lupine

SNOOK HAVEN...GREAT FOOD, GREAT SERVICE AND THAT OLD FLORIDA FEEL!

Snook Haven is a county-owned park with a restaurant on the Myakka River. The restaurant and outdoor music venue features a smokehouse-style menu with barbecue and southern-style dishes. You can make it an all-day adventure with our canoe rentals and pontoon boat rides, live music and a welcoming atmosphere!

5000 E. Venice Ave., Venice 941-485-7221 • snookhaven.com