Amenities

short walking/hiking loop trail, bike rack, limited parking

Experiences

While exploring the preserve's network of trails, visitors will be surrounded by scrubby flatwoods, which help conceal a small shell midden on site. Visitors can also observe gopher tortoises, grey squirrels, bald eagles and an assortment of song birds and native plants including coontie, all three types of scrub oaks and an assortment of wildflowers.

Trails are unpaved but accessible for most visitors. Water, sun block, a rain jacket, insect repellant and sturdy shoes are recommended for walking. Trails are very sandy and offer little shade, conditions can be less than desirable during hot, dry periods.

History

This 11.2-acre preserve was purchased in 2002 through the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program, protecting important cultural resources and providing a small refuge for gopher tortoises and other imperiled species.

Habitats

Scrubby flatwoods

Acreage

11.2 acres

Watershed

Little Sarasota Bay

Who Owns and Maintains

Owned and maintained by Sarasota County

Website

www.scgov.net

SCAT Bus stop and route

Route 17 on Tamiami Trail and Route 6 on Beneva Rd.