Where: Walton Ranch
When: 06/26/25 to 07/25/25
What: Trail maintenance and clearing of debris along trails.
The preserve is still open but use caution and avoid areas with heavy machinery in use.
E Venice Ave access road between Warfield Ave and Seaboard Ave will be closed from June 23rd, 2025, to July 2nd, 2025 to perform a horizontal directional drill.
Traffic will be detoured down Warfield Ave to Camion St and then to Seaboard Ave.
WHO: Sarasota County PRNR & UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County
WHY: Public family-friendly volunteer and education event.
WHERE: Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34231
WHEN: Saturday, September 27th, 2025, 8:30AM-12:00PM
CONTACT:
Primary: Brenda Canales 941-861-5868
Secondary: Zahir Ringgold Cordes 941-861-9835
MORE INFO: Join Sarasota County to celebrate National Public Lands Day (NPLD) and Take A Child Outside (TACO) week. Enjoy a morning of volunteering, connecting with nature, and fun for families and individuals of all ages. Nature Exploration Stations include intro to kayaking, nature walks, animal ambassadors and a variety of nature-based activities from local environmental and community organizations. Take A Child Outside (TACO) week was founded to help connect children with nature. National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the largest single-day volunteer event to improve and enhance America’s public lands. Registration is required for volunteer service projects. To register to volunteer, visit: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/975c8198f28e4f97b062ea88f468937e.