Sponsored by the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast
PLAM participants who attended this field trip were able to:
Where? Bay Preserve is approximately 30 minutes south of downtown Sarasota and located at 400 Palmetto Drive, Osprey, just west of US-41. From US-41, turn west on Webb St. or W. Oak St., then north on Palmetto Drive. Take Palmetto Drive to its terminus at the shelled parking lot of Bay Preserve. After parking, follow the driveway down to the main house on the water.
Contact? Loisa Kerwin, Asst. Director, FAU’s Center for Environmental Studies (CES), will answer all your field trip questions, feel free to call her cell at 863/801-5145.
For more site information online: http://conservationfoundation.com/bay-preserve-at-osprey/
Sponsored by Triangle Ranch & the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast
PLAM participants who attended this field trip were able to:
Where? Triangle Ranch is approximately 30 minutes from downtown Sarasota and located at 30303 Clay Gully Rd., Myakka City, Fl., 34251
Wear? Closed toed shoes, pants, sunscreen, hats
Bring? Bug spray & camera
Space is limited to 40 guests
Contact? Nicole Haugdahl, Program Consultant, Division of State Lands, DEP, will answer all your field trip questions, feel free to call her cell at 850/508-3498.
For more site information online: http://conservationfoundation.com/triangle-ranch-conservation-area/?back=Properties
Sponsored by Conservation Florida
PLAM participants who attended this field trip were able to:
Where? Pick up from the Hyatt Marina
Wear? Closed toed shoes, sunscreen, hats
Bring? Bug spray & camera, snacks, bottled water (water available for sale on boat)
Space is limited to 40 guests
Contact? Loisa Kerwin, Asst. Director, FAU’s Center for Environmental Studies (CES), will answer all your field trip questions, feel free to call her cell at 863/801-5145.
For more information online: https://sarasotabayexplorers.com/sealife.html
Sponsored by Blackbeard's Ranch and The Florida Conservation Group
PLAM participants who attended this field trip were able to:
Where? 15800 Coker Gully Road, Myakka City 34251
Wear? Closed toed shoes, sunscreen, hats (dress for Florida summer weather)
Bring? Bug spray & camera
Space is limited to 40 people
Contact? Loisa Kerwin, Asst. Director, FAU’s Center for Environmental Studies (CES), will answer all your field trip questions, feel free to call her cell at 863/801-5145.
For more information online: http://www.blackbeardsranch.com/
PLAM participants who attended this field trip were able to:
Where? Myakka River State Park is approximately 30 minutes from downtown Sarasota and located at 13208 State Road 72 , Sarasota FL 34241
Wear? Closed toed shoes, pants, sunscreen, hats
Bring? Bug spray & camera; Lunch is not provided but there is a restuarant on site.
Space is limited to 40 guests
Contact? Loisa Kerwin, Asst. Director, FAU’s Center for Environmental Studies (CES), will answer all your field trip questions, feel free to call her cell at 863/801-5145.
For more site information online: https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/myakka-river-state-park
Selby Botanical Gardens – Sponsored by Audubon Florida
Originally the home of William and Marie Selby, the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens showcases a living collection of rare and beautiful tropical plants. The Gardens is also a respected world leader in the study and conservation of plants, particularly epiphytes including orchids, bromeliads, gesneriads and ferns. Visit the website for more information.
Ringling Museum – Sponsored by Pickett Surveying & Engineering
John Ringling was one of the five brothers who founded the Ringling Brothers Circus. John and his wife Mable settled in Sarasota in 1911 to build their extravagant winter home and a center for the arts. At the Ringling Museum you can take a tour of the Circus Museum, the Museum of Art, and Ca’d’Zan (John and Mable Ringling’s winter mansion). Visit the website to learn more about the different tours offered.
Legacy Trail – Sponsored by The Trust for Public Land
Registration is required for all PLAM 2018 Field Trips. Register soon as space for these trips is limited! These field trips are FREE for all registered PLAM attendees.
