T. Mabry Carlton Jr. Reserve

Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies Dr. Meg Lowman and her New College of Florida Conservation Biology Students invite county residents to observe the wonders of the seasonal wetlands at T. Mabry Carlton Jr. Reserve in Venice, from 11 a.m. -12:30 a.m. Saturday, November 1.
The reserve, located at 1800 Mabry Carlton Parkway, Venice is one of many public lands that are available to the public through the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program and was recently chosen to host Sarasota County’s first biological field station.
Space for this walk is unlimited. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes that can get wet, and bring a light jacket, a hat, sun screen, insect repellent, drinking water, binoculars (optional), camera and hand lens (optional).
To reach the reserve, drive south from Sarasota along I-75 to Exit 193 (Jacaranda Boulevard). Turn left at the exit and then right again at the next intersection (Border Road). Drive 2 ½ miles to the next intersection and turn left. Follow signs to Carlton Reserve. Participants should meet at the covered outdoor picnic area at the reserve’s trail, approximately 500 feet from the parking lot.
For more information about this or other nature walks, contact the Sarasota County Call Center at 861-5000 and ask for Natural Resources.