Nature Walks with Bill Dunson

Here is a list of Bill Dunson’s final three FL nature walks this Spring sponsored by the Lemon Bay Conservancy

Blind Pass/Middle Beach walk led by Bill Dunson.  A one mile loop walk passes though mangroves, upland hammocks and beaches and we will discuss the plants, animals and community ecology and history of these habitats.  No reservations. Info  wdunson@comcast.net  9-11 am.  Mar 10.  Meet on the northern side of the parking lot at 6725 Manasota Key Rd, Englewood, FL 34223

Myakka State Forest  walks led by Bill Dunson. A  1.5 mile loop walk along the Gordon Smith or the Rocky Creek Trails reveals many interesting aspects of the natural history of pine flatwoods, a pristine freshwater pond and the upper end of a tidal creek.  The interaction of fire, salinity and hydroperiod are the major factors as is human management of the land.  No reservations. Info wdunson@comcast.net  Meet in the parking lot adjacent to the office which is approximately one mile east of the highway. 2555 S River Rd, Englewood, FL 34223.  Note this is NOT the state park.  $2 entry fee. No reservations.  9-11 am.  Feb. 21; Mar 20