Calling all South Venice neighbors!
BBQ Burgers
Be our guest for fresh grilled burgers, fixings, and chips. Register to let us know you're coming for lunch. First come, first served while supplies last.
Kayaking
FREE RENTAL + GUIDED TOUR: Sign up at the event ONLY. Tours go out at 11:15 am, 12:15 pm, and 1:15 pm. All gear included (kayak, paddle, life vest).
E-Bike Test Drives
Test drive an e-bike around the neighborgood. Sign up at the event ONLY. Safety demos and test drives will go out at 11:30am, 12:30pm, and 1:30pm.
Live Demos and Raffle
Explore live demonstrations on sustainability, Florida gardening, native plants, kayak and boater safety, e-bikes, fish in Alligator Creek, marine debris, wildlife safety, and more. Visit them all to win raffle prizes! We can't wait to show you how to connect with our beautiful local waters and what you can do as an Alligator Creek neighbor to protect the creek, the bay, and its wildlife!
Lots of Fun, Low Impact
We're working to reduce our festival footprint! Please consider walking or biking, especially since limited street parking is available. Help us get to ZERO landfill waste, bring your own reusable water bottle and use our fill station.
BONUS
Florida coastal living - we love it! Here are your free guides to Florida-friendly coastal living - all you need to know to LOVE LIFE and LIVE GREEN. Courtesy of Sarasota County and Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and the Science and Environment Council.
The Green Living Toolkit
The Alligator Creek Virtual Tour
The Bay Roamer's Guide
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We are the Science and Environment Council, a collaborative group of over 40 local environmental organizations working to protect and improve the environment: www.scienceandenvironment.org. Together with our partners, Sarasota County, South Venice Yacht Club, Bicycles International, U.S. Coast Guard, Doody Calls, Florida Native Plant Society, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Sarasota Bay Watch, Shirts with a Porpoise, Skyway Team Bird Rescue, Soluble Science Solutions, South Venice Civic Association, Suncoast Waterkeeper, UF/IFAS Extension and Master Gardeners, Venice Area Audubon Society, and Venice Locale, we're excited to bring you the 6th Annual Alligator Creek Fest!
