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 EVENTS SCRUB STROLL Dec. 1 / Ages: 12 and up / Fee: Free / Wednesday, 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/156152238549.
NATURAL AREAS
SNOOK HAVEN...GREAT FOOD, GREAT SERVICE AND THAT OLD FLORIDA FEEL! Snook Haven is a historic county-owned park with a restaurant on the Myakka River. The 67-year-old 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, FL 34292 941-485-7221 • snookhaven.com
For more information and registration, visit scgov.net/parks, or call 941-861-5000.
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