Discovery Kayak Program at Lemon Bay Park at Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center on 02/24/2012
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Discovery Kayak Program at Lemon Bay Park
When February 24, 2012 @ 12:00PM - 3:00PM
Where Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center
Contact Kenya Leonard at (941) 861-5000 or email
Join Sarasota County Parks Naturalists, Kenya Leonard and Jennifer Rogers, for a casual kayak journey along the coast of Lemon Bay Park on Fridayfrom 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of Lemon Bay while learning about Florida’s mangroves and sea grasses. Spy wading birds, explore meandering mangrove tunnels, and perhaps catch a glimpse of a manatee or dolphin in the bay waters!
Lemon Bay Park includes 210 acres of pine and scrubby flatwoods along the natural Lemon Bay shoreline.
The program is an “intermediate” paddle of approximately 3 hours in length and 2 miles round-trip on bay waters and through mangrove tunnels. During the February program, due to eagles nesting, the only landing will be on an oyster shell island (wet-shoes highly recommended). Participants must bring their own kayak, paddle, and safety gear as required by the U.S. Coast Guard. Participants must also be able to portage kayak to the kayak/canoe launch (a distance of approximately 320 feet) and down a stepped slope to the water’s edge.
We recommend paddlers wear and/or bring clothes and shoes that can get wet and muddy, sun protection, and insect repellent; and, bring snacks and plenty of drinking water. All Sarasota County nature walks prohibit participants from smoking or/and bringing pets.
To reach Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center, 570 Bay Park Blvd, Englewood, from the North, take I-75 South to Exit 200, SR 681 South toward Venice traveling approximately 3 miles to South Tamiami Trail/US 41. When SR 681 splits, head left to merge southbound on Tamiami Trail for approximately 2.7 miles to the Venice 41-Bypass. At the 41-Bypass split, keep left onto the 41-Bypass continuing South for another 5.1 miles. Merge right onto FL-776/Englewood Rd and continue on FL-776 for 4.8 miles. Turn right onto Old Englewood Rd for 1 mile. Take slight right onto Kilbourne Ave. Take the 1st right onto Morrison Ave. Take the 1st left onto Curtis Blvd. Take the 1st right onto Brengle Ave, and turn Right into Lemon Bay Park. Meet in the parking lot.
Pre-registration is required. Space is limited and other requirements apply. Pre-register by contacting the Sarasota County Call Center at 941-861-5000 and asking for Kenya Leonard or send an email to kleonard@scgov.net.
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