EcoWalk: Mangroves

EcoWalk: Mangroves

Join UF/IFAS for an engaging walk into the fantastic world of mangroves, on a tour of one of our local natural areas!

By UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

Date and time

Friday, October 11 · 8:30 - 10:30am EDT

Location

Lemon Bay Park and Environmental Center

570 Bay Park Blvd. Englewood, FL 34223

About this event

T his is a limited registration event. If your plans change, please cancel your registration so that others may attend.

Join UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County for an engaging walk into the fantastic world of mangroves on a tour through one of our local natural areas. These walks will focus on learning about the ecology of mangrove ecosystems, identification of mangroves and other species associated with them, and wildlife viewing.


*****Trail Accessibility Information:

Trail surface/conditions: The main walking trail consists of a crushed shell path. There are additional mowed grassy trails. Boardwalks are in the southern end of the park.

Potential obstacles/barriers/hazards: Trails often experience temporary flooding due to heavy rain events and high tides. Mowed grassy trails may have uneven terrain. Boardwalks may be slippery following rain and tidal events. Certain trails may be closed depending on bald eagle nesting activity.

Accessibility options available: Accessible butterfly garden, trails, and environmental center.

***Please Note: Instructors may choose paths through varied terrain, surfaces, and changes in elevation. For accessibility questions, please contact for more information.


Please register for this event ONLY at ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com rather than any third-party websites, as they are not affiliated with our classes and events.

For questions or further information, please call 941-861-9900 or email sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu. If you require special accommodations to attend one of our events, please contact us in advance at 941-861-9900 or sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu.

NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events often are offered on future dates.

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Type: Take a Class

Topic: Nature

Organization name: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County

Organized by

UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County provides practical education you can trust, to help people, businesses and communities solve problems, develop skills and build a better future. This service is a partnership between the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS), the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Sarasota County.

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An Equal Opportunity Institution. The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events. For disability accommodations, such as sign language interpreters and listening devices, please contact311 (941-861-5000 outside Sarasota County) or sarasota@ifas.ufl.edu at least two weeks in advance. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. Learn more at ada.ufl.edu and scgov.net/ada.

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