Let’s Stroll through Sleeping Turtles Preserve North…
Date	11/13/2009
Time	9:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
Location	">Sleeping Turtle Preserve North 3462 Border Road
City	Venice
State	FL
Description	Lee Ann Harling, Sarasota County volunteer and certified Florida naturalist, will lead a nature walk from 9 -11 a.m., Friday, November 13, 2009 on the Sleeping Turtles Preserve North. Join Lee Ann for a leisurely walk in a beautiful and varied landscape with unique views of the Myakka River. She will share some history of the site and information about the local animal and plants. Visitors will pause to appreciate several beautiful river vistas along the way. This preserve is one of many that are available to the public through the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program. In addition to the numerous subtropical plants, visitors may observe eagles or osprey hunting over the river corridor. Participants should bring a light jacket, wear comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sun screen, insect repellent, drinking water, binoculars (optional), camera and hand lens (optional). You may reach the Sleeping Turtles Preserve North from northbound I-75, take exit 193 and turn right. From southbound I-75 take exit 193 and turn left. Proceed north 1/2 mile on Jacaranda Blvd. to the stop sign and turn right onto Border Road. Proceed approximately 3 miles east on Border Road to the bridge over the Myakka River. As you approach the bridge, the Sleeping Turtles Preserve parking lot will be on the left (north side), immediately before the bridge.
Sponsors	Sarasota County Natural Resources
Contacts	If you are having problems with on-line registration, contact the Sarasota County Call Center at 941-861-5000 and ask for Natural Resources.
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