Dip and Discover: Family Freshwater Dip Netting

At Big Waters Land Trust, we envision a future in which the human and natural worlds of Southwest Florida flourish together. To help bring this vision into reality, together with our conservation community we work every day to protect the land and water in Southwest Florida for the benefit of people and nature.Through strategic collaborations with individuals, groups, organizations, and government, we help ensure all people have access to clean water, fresh air, nutritious food, abundant wildlife, beautiful natural areas to enjoy, and all the other physical and mental benefits nature provides. Our vital work strengthens Southwest Florida’s resiliency to storms and floods, enriches lives, and helps safeguard our community for generations to come. Learn more atbigwaterslandtrust.org

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Collect and identify aquatic creatures to evaluate the health of a freshwater pond.

Braden River Nature Park

Join us for an immersive experience where you'll learn to collect and identify small freshwater creatures, unlocking vital insights into a pond's overall health. Discover the fascinating world of dragonflies, damselflies, and other aquatic insects, fish, and mollusks. Participants will better understand the delicate balance within these ecosystems and how human actions impact them.This program is suitable for children ages 8 to 14 years old and their families. A parent or guardian is required to stay on-site to assist and supervise their child(ren) for the duration of the program.Participants should bring a water bottle and wear clothing and shoes that can get wet. We recommend sun protection, bug spray, and closed-toe shoes, no flip-flops. Students will be using long-handled dip nets to scoop aquatic creatures from the edge of a pond. Please note there are no restrooms on site.This program is provided in partnership with the <a href="https://www.LWRCF.org" title="https://www.LWRCF.org" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Lakewood Ranch Community Foundation</a>

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