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Educational Programs and Activities

 

Florida's Water and Land Legacy Campaign

Conservation Foundation is a distribution site for the petitions to place this conservation-minded constitutional amendment on the state ballot in 2014.

Visit www.FloridaWaterLandLegacy.org

or call Conservation Foundation at 941.918.2100 to learn more.

 

 

Photography Exhibit

"This Land is Our Land"

Mark Cohen

This exhibit explores the natural beauty of our Gulf Coast, depicting mystical landscapes along with magnificent flora and wildlife

Photography Exhibit runs thru May 2013

 

Guided Nature Walk at

Pine Island Preserve at Matlacha Pass

Check our Photo gallery for pictures!

 

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Guided Kayak Paddle from Bay Preserve

This exciting kayak tour around Little Sarasota is led by guides George Tatge and John McCarthy. George has been involved in the management of coastal ecosystems in this area for three decades and is currently the manager of Beaches and Natural Area Parks for Sarasota County Government. John is well known for his knowledge of the area's natural and cultural heritage. Together they will provide tour participants with an exciting perspective on Osprey's waterfront treasures.

8:00am to 10:30am

Bay Preserve at Osprey, 400 Palmetto Avenue, Osprey, Florida 34229

Space is limited. Call 941.918.2100 for more information.

 

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Michael Biehl Park Grand Re-Opening & Ribbon Cutting

Join Leadership Sarasota County Class of 2013 as they unveil the results of their class project!  Complimentary refreshments.

11:00am to 1:00pm

100 Tampa Ave W., Venice, Florida 34285

Click here for details.

  

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Rookery Birds

by

Sarasota Audubon Society

Kathryn Young, board member of Sarasota Audubon Society, will give you all the fun facts about Bird Rookeries here in Florida. A rookery is a place where wading birds such as egrets, herons, spoonbills and storks go to find a mate, build nests, incubate eggs and bring up their young. The presentation uses professional photographs from local birders.

10:00am to 11:30am

Bay Preserve at Osprey, 400 Palmetto Avenue, Osprey, Florida 34229

RSVP 941.918.2100 

 

 

  

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast Can Come to You


Through unique displays and stunning presentations, we can bring the breathtaking vistas of our protected habitats to your neighborhood, nonprofit organization, law firm or school. The Foundation’s outreach efforts have provided many local clubs and organizations with an insight into land conservation.


The Foundation has also presented Florida Tax Assesors with an overview of land conservation benefits and the impact of amendment 4 on property valuations and co-sponsored a Continuing Legal Education class on tax implications of donations of conservation easements.


If you are a teacher interested in bringing your science curriculum to life, consider a field trip on natural lands. Contact us to learn about ways we can support your efforts to promote the protection of bays, beaches and barrier islands.  

"protecting our bays, beaches and barrier islands"