Manasota Scrub Preserve Guided Walk

Join us for a naturalist-guided hike at Manasota Scrub Preserve , where we’ll look for local wildlife and learn about native habitats! We will explore the preserve at a leisurely pace, stopping to observe and identify plants and animals as we walk. This 179-acre preserve is a small pocket of wilderness in a suburban community. Visitors can appreciate a variety of upland and wetland communities along a system of trails. Resident wildlife such as gopher tortoise, northern quail, great-horned owl, and swallowtail butterflies can be observed. An assortment of wildflowers, including pawpaw, golden aster, and blazing star, may be visible from the trails. This program is suitable for all ages. Participants under 16 must attend with a parent or guardian. Participants should bring a water bottle and wear clothing appropriate for the weather. We recommend sun protection, bug spray, and closed-toe shoes, no flip-flops. The trails are a mix of grass and sugar sand with intermittent shade. Please note there are no restrooms or water fountains on-site. We recommend using the restroom before you arrive. This program is provided in partnership with the Sarasota County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources Department. Your gift of $5 or more per person will help us save wild places and continue to engage people in nature. We greatly appreciate your support!