Wild About Nature Festival 2027

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, April 3, 2027 . 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, APRIL 3, 2027 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM BAY PRESERVE AT OSPREY STAY TUNED : RSVP on Facebook for all things about Wild About Nature! Interested in sponsoring this celebrated annual community event? Sponsorship Opportunities will be available shortly. Want to volunteer to help bring this event to life? Sponsorship Opportunities will be available shortly. Interested in participating as an exhibitor or food vendor? Contact information will be announced shortly. 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.