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This 100-acre preserve was acquired by Sarasota County’s
Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program in October
2006. The region has historic associations with fishing,
navigable waterways and Native American culture.
While exploring this environmental jewel, visitors may observe
species such as American kestrels and swallow-tailed kites, as
well as a variety of wading birds, amphibians and various
wetland plants.
The natural communities in this unique preserve
are the Myakka River, tidal salt marsh, tidal mangrove swamp,
scrubby pine flatwoods,
tropical hammock and slash pine flatwoods.
The trails are unpaved but accessible for most visitors.
Visitors should bring water, sun block, insect repellant, sturdy
shoes and perhaps a rain jacket while hiking the trails. Some
trails may flood after heavy rainfall or cross low tidal areas
and be wet most of the year.
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Parking is
limited and entry is accessible via walk-thru gates.
Preserve
hours are:
7:30 a.m. – 8 p.m., April through October
7:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., November through March
For more information about the Myakka Forest Addition parcel, call 941-861-5000 and ask for Natural Resources.
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