ex•plore: Nature at Night —Sleeping Turtles Preserve North

Join us to learn about animals, insects and others that crawl and fly around at night, followed by a night walk through the woods. Parking is limited- please carpool. Join UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County for a "Nature at Night" program at Sleeping Turtles Preserve (North Entrance). Enjoy educational information about nocturnal wildlife and insects and the importance of preserving our dark skies, followed by a nighttime trail walk to search for these fascinating creatures. Please register for this event ONLY at ufsarasotaext.eventbrite.com rather than any third-party websites, as they are not affiliated with our classes and events. ***PLEASE READ- Meeting Location**** Note- there is a North Entrance and a South Entrance. The walk will be held at the North Entrance (3462 Border Road) location. You will see an illuminated table set up, with signs for the event. Advance registration is required. Registration is for ages 18+. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toed footwear for going on a hike in the forest at night. If you have a flashlight or headlamp with a red light function, please bring it with you. We will be hiking in the dark on natural, unpaved surfaces. Instructors: • Jackie Lebouitz, chemicals in the environment agent, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County • Zahir Ringgold Cordes, environmental education and outreach program assistant For more information, contact Jackie Lebouitz at [email protected]. NOTE: Classes and events may be canceled at any time due to low registration or other circumstances, with full refunds issued for paid events. Similar classes or events often are offered on future dates. --- Type: Take a Class Topic: Nature Organization name: UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County