Hike off holiday dinner and discover Florida’s forest canopy
Looking for a way to lose those extra holiday pounds? Discover the wonders of Florida’s forest canopy at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 29, during a 90-minute nature walk with Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies Dr. Meg Lowman and her New College of Florida Conservation Biology Students. Lowman will lead families as they traverse the canopy walkway through the treetops at Myakka River State Park , 13207 S.R. 72, Sarasota .
Space for this walk is limited to 75, so call to reserve a spot. If the walk is filled, future walks are available. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes that can get wet. Bring a light jacket, a hat, sun screen, insect repellent and drinking water Binoculars, camera and a hand lens are optional. Participants should meet in the parking lot of Myakka’s canopy walkway. There is a park entry fee.
Designated as a “Wild and Scenic” river by the state legislature in 1985, the Myakka River is one of only two rivers in the state of Florida to receive this prestigious title. Myakka is one of the state’s oldest and largest parks, protecting 58 square miles of wetlands, prairies, hammocks and pinelands.
For more information about this or other nature walks, contact the Sarasota County Call Center at 861-5000 and ask for Natural Resources. For more information about Myakka River State Park, visit:
http://www.floridastateparks.org/myakkariver/default.cfm.
