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: IF you are at Myakka State Park for the biking event, you can come from MYAKKA STATE PARK -from the NORTH Park Entrance to get to the Nature Center.

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.