Crowley Nature trail walk and Heritage Site

ADMISSION:
Adults: $6.00
Active military complimentary. (with valid ID)
Address: 16405 Myakka Road, Sarasota, FL 34240
Telephone : (941) 322-1000

IMPORTANT Road Repair: You must come from FRUITVILLE (North) to get to the entrance because the road coming from the Myakka River State Park side is closed for repairs.
SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. Sarasota County will close a portion of Myakka Road beginning Monday, May 5, to replace a culvert and improve drainage in the area.
The closure will affect access to the north entrance of Myakka River State Park.
Myakka Road will be closed to through traffic south of the bridge and north of Clay Gully Road. Drivers will be detoured north on Verna Road to Historic Florida 780 in Manatee County, then east to State Road 70 and south on MJ Road to reach Clay Gully Road.
The roadwork and closure are expected to continue through July. Drivers should allow extra time and use caution when following detour routes.

The Crowley Museum and Nature Center is a 191-acre farmstead established in 1878. The site includes a rare Florida habitat, pioneer buildings, and heritage farm animals. For 40 years, Crowley has provided children’s programming that explores pioneer history, develops self-reliance, creates a connection to nature, and imparts practical skills for living, like wilderness survival and farming, in a real-world setting.

HIKE: The self-guided nature trail winds through the Crowley property from high and dry pine flatwoods, through the shady oak hammock, over the Maple Branch swamp, and out to the edge of the expansive Tatum Sawgrass Marsh along the Myakka River where there is a 1/2 mile boardwalk and an two story observation tower.

MEET: Welcome Center - See the map and text me only on the day of the hike at 850-591-1329 (include your full name).

BRING: If it’s sunny, bring a hat, always bring water, and a snack if you like. Bug spray and sunscreen are always a good idea, as well as a small emergency kit..

FLORIDA: Yes, it always states it will rain, but it might not; that's Florida weather.

GUEST: NO GUESTS allowed; please sign up/register as a Meetup Member to participate.

NOTE: May cancel upon inclement weather or lack of sufficient interest.
We will take small, regular breaks.