2026 Wild About Nature Festival

Wild About Nature returns to Bay Preserve! Get ready for a fun-filled day on the shore of Little Sarasota Bay at this FREE community festival on Saturday, March 28, 2026 . Not-for-profits and community organizations from across the region will join Big Waters Land Trust onsite at Bay Preserve with nature-based activities the whole family will enjoy! From tree-climbing to nature printing, kayaking to wildlife ID – each year this annual event brings our community together to celebrate all things outdoors. Plus, food trucks, special presentations, and live music make this a day you won’t want to miss! We hope to see you there! Plus, food trucks, special presentations, and live music make this a day you won’t want to miss! SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM BAY PRESERVE AT OSPREY RSVP on Facebook through the link below to stay in-the-know about all things Wild About Nature! RSVP Interested in sponsoring this celebrated annual community event? Explore sponsorship opportunities through the link below, call our office at 941.918.2100, or contact Dawn Lansing to learn more. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Want to volunteer to help bring this event to life? Email Connie Brown for more information. VOLUNTEER Interested in participating as an exhibitor or food vendor? Please contact Sam Valentin . All parking is offsite at First Baptist Church of Osprey, Victory Baptist Church, the historic Osprey Library, and Evie’s on the Bay. Limited accessible parking is available on site. Those attempting to enter the Bay Preserve parking lot will be re-routed unless a parking permit is shown. There are no exceptions. Trolley service will run on a loop to transport guests between the event space and parking areas. MANY THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS! FLORIDA PANTHER SPONSORS Manatee SPONSORS SANDHILL CRANE SPONSORS gopher tortoise SPONSORS Committee