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Friends of the Carlton Reserve 1800 Mabry Carlton Parkway Venice, FL 34292

FAMILY BIKE RIDES at the Carlton Reserve - 2023

Dates: Third Sundays - Mar. 19th, Apr. 16th, May 21st

Times: 10:00 a.m. start. Duration: 1-2 hours, depending on the group.

Ages: Must be able to ride an Off Road bicycle. Children MUST be accompanied by parent(s)/legal guardian(s).

Pre-registration is required. Limit 10 participants.

Wear: Clothing applicable to riding a bicycle on bumpy trails through the woods, close-toed shoes.

Bring: Bicycle suitable for riding off the road - wide tires (Mountain bikes preferred, but not required), extra water, hat (for during breaks), sunscreen, insect repellant, HELMET (Required for ALL participants), padded bike gloves and binoculars (optional), snacks/lunch (optional, but encouraged).

Sponsored by Sarasota County. Join Sarasota County Volunteers David Reynolds and Jonah Sklaroff (both expert Off Road Bicyclists) for an Off Road Wilderness Bicycle ride. Bring the kids and explore this beautiful Reserve together. Routes will vary depending on trail conditions and group participants' skill levels on the day of the ride. (Some trails may have unexpected wild hog damage.)

Please register by emailing Linda at Carltonvolunteers@comcast.net - include your names/ages, Parent/Legal Guardian MUST accompany children, best phone number to text/call. She will confirm the date of your reservation and let you know where to meet.

Please register by texting Linda at (941) 704-3827 - leave a text message with your names/ages, Parent/Legal Guardian MUST accompany children, email and best phone number to return your call. She will confirm the date of your reservation and let you know where to meet.

Questions (Non-Registration)? You can reach David at (941) 412-5575 or Jonah at (845) 399-9039

NOTE: NEW DATES, Time, and registration contact ADDED!!!

NATURE HIKE - BEGINNING BIRDING/PHOTOGRAPHY:

This event is sponsored by Sarasota County.

Join Sarasota County volunteer, Jim Bencivenga, for a short quiet hike at the Carlton Reserve. We will travel slowly and quietly, stopping for photo-ops as we go, taking in what nature has to offer that day. While we enjoy the serenity of this wonderful wilderness, we'll teach you some of the basics of birding as well as give you some photography ideas.

We will cover up to 2 miles of natural trails. Participants must be able to hike, unassisted, over uneven/rough/potentially slippery and/or wet, muddy terrain.

Wear/bring long pants, long sleeves, backpack, hiking poles, insect repellant, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, water, camera/smart phone, Binoculars (optional but highly recommended), hiking boots (or other suitable close-toed shoes with good traction, that may get wet/muddy).

Dates: Tuesdays, March 14,21,28, 2023

Time: 8:00 am.

Duration: 2 - 3 hours.

Number of participants: This hike is for up to 4 adult participants. You must be over 18 years old for this program! with your name(s) and best phone number to return your call. He will call/text you back to confirm the date and let you know where to meet.

Please register by contacting Jim at Jbencivenga948@gmail.com - email with your name(s) and best phone number to call/text. He will email/text you back to confirm your spot(s) and the date and let you know where to meet.

This is part of Carlton Reserve's "Take A Hike" program.