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Celery Fields Regional Stormwater Facility 6893 Palmer Blvd. Sarasota, FL  34240 Celery Fields Regional Stormwater Facility Factoids: 400 acres 7 miles of trails Handles runoff from 3,500 acres of the upper Phillippi Creek Basin Prior to being farmed as celery and vegetable fields in the early 1920's, this area was a rich muckland known as Big Camp Saw Grass and Tatum Saw Grass Later created the existing wetlands to improve the water quality and provide wildlife habitats Trail Map:   https://www.scgov.net/home/showdocument?id=30012 Rules and Regulations: Hours: 6 AM - sunset No soliciting No open fires No camping No glass Animals must be kept on a hand-held, maximum 6-foot leash Amenities: Restrooms available near parking lot Nature Center Birding (at least 225 species identified by the Audubon Society) Hiking Dog-friendly (leash required) Fishing Picnicking Unpaved trails 2.1 miles accessible sidewalks Boardwalks Benches Observ

Curry Creek Preserve Factoids: 81 acres 1.5 miles of trails Named after the Curry family, pioneers who settled the area  Purchased in 2002 through the Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program (ESLPP) Variety of habitats - longleaf pine flatwoods, scrub and narrow mangrove fringe along the creek, and pond apple trees Trail Map:   https://www.scgov.net/Home/ShowDocument?id=46156 Rules and Regulations: Hours:  6 AM - sunset No soliciting No open fires No camping No glass or alcohol No motorized vehicles No animals (at Pinebrook Rd. east entrance) No horseback riding (at Albee Farm Rd. west entrance) Dogs must be kept on a hand-held, maximum 6-foot leash (at Albee Farm Rd. west entrance) Amenities: Canoe/kayak launch (at Albee Farm Rd. west entrance) Interpretive signage Picnic tables Benches Unpaved trails Restrooms and drinking water are not available at this preserve All trails available for hiking and biking Insider Tips:

Deer Prairie Creek Preserve Factoids: 6400 acres North entrance at 7001 Forbes Trail, Venice, FL  34292 South entrance at 10201 South Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL  34287 70 miles of trails through diverse habitats of pine flatwoods, prairie hammock and seasonal wetlands Named after the tributary that flows through the property Entire reserve provides complete protection of the creek and nearly 6 miles of the Myakka River Equestrian use is confined to the north entrance on Forbes Trail Hikers and bikers have access to all trails Trail Map:  https://www.scgov.net/Home/ShowDocument?id=30326 Rules and Regulations: Hours: 6 AM - sunset No soliciting No open fires No glass No vehicles No camping Pets must be kept on a hand-held, maximum 6-foot leash All plants and animals are protected, take only photos If you pack it in, pack it out Amenities: Accessible paved path to picnic tables- south entrance Canoe/kayak launch - south entrance Horse trai