Join Parks Naturalists on a guided nature walk through Urfer Family Park. Learn tips about nature photography, and how to spot photo opportunities in a natural setting. Visit pine flatwoods, forested wetland, and cattle pasture with a working windmill right in the middle of town! The trail is approximately 1 1/2 miles, and is relatively flat.

Wear walking shoes and sun protection, and bring your camera or binoculars. Don’t forget to bring water!

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Dragonflies are a magical bunch – whimsical at best. Is it a dragonfly or is it a damselfly? Want to learn more? Join Kathy and Don Hess at Urfer Family Park for a different way to look at the beautiful dragonfly from 8:30 am – 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 28, 2010. Kathy and Don will lead you on a dragonfly hunt, explaining their lives, purpose and many species that live exclusively in this family park.
Urfer Family Park, located at 4000 Honore Ave., Sarasota is Sarasota County’s first Silver LEED certified park.

Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes fit for a possible muddy trail; bring a hat, sun screen, insect repellent, drinking water, binoculars (Short focal length recommended), and camera with a zoom lens (optional).
 
To reach Urfer Family Park, take I-75 to Exit 207 (Bee Ridge Road). Turn west at the exit taking Bee Ridge Road approximately 1.2 miles to the Honore Avenue intersection . Turn left onto Honore Avenue. The park will be on your right. We will be meeting at the parking lot at 8:15 AM and will start the walk promptly at 8:30 AM.
 
Register on-line at www.scgov.net. Click Calendar of Events on the left. Click the 'All Events' drop down list, choose 'Nature Walks', and choose your event. Follow the instructions for registration.  Space for this walk is limited to 10.