Volunteers

We need help for these events.  For many of our activities, we need people who attend them to learn about how they are run, then act as standbys or alternates.  We also need people to take leadership positions in “new” events such as meetings  (best done with several people if planning to have an outside speaker). Call  John Sarkozy at (941)966-7308 if interested.

Guided Beach Walks

From mid October 2010 thru April 2011, Bud Doyle will conduct guided beach nature walks at Casperson Beach Park on the second and third Tuesdays of each month. On the second and third Thursdays, Bud will conduct guided nature walks at North Jetty Beach Park.
     All beach nature walks begin at 9 am and conclude at 11 am. They are open to the general public and free of charge. Enjoy a leisurely nature walk Venice's great beaches with naturalist Bud Doyle. We'll talk about the Gulf of Mexico, its tides, currents, and storms. Along the way, we'll identify shells, sharks teeth,birds, fish, and plant life. Casperson Beach is Venice's rural beach while North Jetty Beach is one of Florida's great shelling beaches.

For further information, call Bud Doyle at 941 488-4158.

Workdays will include planting, litter control and removal of invasive exotic plants. Work at your own pace. Sites will vary. Call John at (941)966-7308 as soon as you can so he can plan nursery purchases and schedules.

Volunteers are needed to work at any time in our nursery at the Osprey Preserve.

Call John (941-966- 7308)  

Bay Life Search

2012

Feb 11
March 10
April 14

Lemon Bay Park, near Englewood

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Explore the sea life near our shores with American Littoral Society biologists.  Using hand and seine nets, we will be searching shallow waters and sea grass beds, observing, collecting, and discussing the natural history of some of the many interesting fishes and other animals that inhabit Sarasota Bay.  Call  for reservations.  Call  Chuck at  941-488-8998

Saturdays (see list for dates) from 9:30-11:30 am. Wading shoes suggested. 

Bay Bio Cruises
   Sarasota  

Resume Jan. 2012
Jan 26
Feb 9, 16, 23

March 8, 22, 29
April 5, 19 
May 3. 

Hands on learning experience about the critters of the Bay and views of nesting bird life on board the Carefree Learner.  Leave from Bayfront Park . The Carefree Learner is docked next to Le Barge, near the Ringling circle

All trips are on Thursdays, 
from 1 to 3 pm.    
Members $15, non-members $20.  
Kids (12 and under) $10.

Make reservations early.  For reservations on charters from Jan.26 to Feb23, call Bobby at (941) 927-3409.  For charters from Mar.8 to May  3, call John at (941)966-7308.

Coming again next year: Picnic at Blackburn Point  

Picnikers should call Chuck at 488-8998 or email angelfish72@msn.com.  We need an idea of numbers  and will ask folks to bring something.  Basic items (hot dogs, biscuits, condiments, plates, charcoal, etc.) will be supplied.  Bring your own chair.

Quiet Water Kayak Trips, Sarasota

Leisurely paddling and observation at a variety of sites difficult to visit by any other means. Kayak, paddle, life vest, etc supplied. If you haven’t used a kayak before, a short training session before the trip will get you going. 
Call John at (941)966-7308 for reservations. Members who own a kayak and life vests are welcome to go on trips marked with an asterisk(*) for a $5 donation to ALS. Cost is $20 members, $25 non-members unless otherwise noted. Trips into State parks require an additional entrance fee.

ALS National Field Trips

Call 732-291-0055 for info.
Check out our website at www.littoralsociety.org