Events
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Great Scallop Search 2026 – South Sarasota Bay
Search Area: South Sarasota Bay Registration / Launch Location: Sarasota Sailing Squadron 1717 Ken Thompson Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34236 We are seeking volunteers for a “Citizen Science Event” to collect data on shellfish, animals, and seagrass in Sarasota Bay. Your participation helps assess bay health and is part of a larger effort along Florida’s west …
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Great Scallop Search 2026 – North Sarasota Bay
Search Area: North Sarasota Bay Registration / Launch Location: Mar Vista 760 Broadway St, Longboat Key, FL 34228 We are seeking volunteers for a “Citizen Science Event” to collect data on shellfish, animals, and seagrass in Sarasota Bay. Your participation helps assess bay health and is part of a larger effort along Florida’s west coast …
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Restoration at Jim Neville Marine Preserve
Join us for a day of restoration and fun at the stunning Jim Neville Marine Preserve! We rotate goals every month to target the preserve’s evolving needs. This hands-on restoration project of 5 acres of vital native habitat is a fantastic way to make a tangible impact on the environment while soaking in the natural …
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Birding at Jim Neville Marine Preserve
Join us for an exciting Student Led Birding event at the Jim Neville Marine Preserve! As part of our ongoing restoration project, we're tracking changes in bird activity to see how our efforts are making a difference and guide our native planting efforts. This event will be an easy-paced walk, perfect for all comfort levels. …
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2026 Monofilament Cleanup
Join us for the 2026 Monofilament Cleanup and help protect Sarasota's coastal wildlife from one of the deadliest forms of marine debris! Discarded fishing line, hooks, and tackle left behind on bridges, piers, jetties, islands, and shorelines can entangle seabirds, and marine life. For birds, fishing line entanglement almost always results in death. Together, we can remove …
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Restoration at Jim Neville Marine Preserve
Join us for a day of restoration and fun at the stunning Jim Neville Marine Preserve! We rotate goals every month to target the preserve’s evolving needs. This hands-on restoration project of 5 acres of vital native habitat is a fantastic way to make a tangible impact on the environment while soaking in the natural …