Excerpts from presentation on

Wild and Scenic Myakka River

 

by Chris Oliver, river botanist

 

to Friends of the Carlton

1/15/3034

 

https://youtu.be/1ER6pdEq95k

 

 

 

Jay Bailey

Sarasota County Fire Department

 

 and Meghan Meyer

Carlton Reserve Land Manager

 

discuss Prescribed Fire

 

for the Friends of the Carlton

Dec. 19, 2023 at the cabin

 

  • The extent of the Carlton when it was owned by John Ringling and John MacArthur
  • President of the Friends of the Carlton introduces Boyce Blackmon
  • Meghan Meyer recognized for her efforts to reopen the Reserve after Hurricane Ian
  • Meghan Meyer recognized for her efforts to reopen the Reserve after Hurricane Ian
  • Boyce describes 5 subleased hunt camps during the 60's, 70's and 80's
  • Refreshments for National Volunteer Appreciation week
  • Brenda Canales , Volunteer Coordinator for Sarasota County recognizes volunteers
  • Q & A for Boyce on trends in turkey and deer populations
  • Meghan discussing opportunities for volunteers
  • Q & A for Boyce
  • Discussing tasks for volunteers
  • Train station to Legacy bike trail--attendees discuss Venice history
  • Questions about Boyce's role in acquiring the Wilson house and Urfer Park
  • Discussing the "restoration" of Deer Prairie Slough

An Afternoon with Boyce Blackmon--30 year personal history in the Carlton Reserve before public ownership.

Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Photos by Jean-Louis Dumaine

President:

Linda@carltonreserve.org

 

Treasurer:

Dan@carltonreserve.org

 

Website & Info:

Sherm@carltonreserve.org

  

Park Naturalist

Meghan Harris Meyer 

mmmeyer@scgov.net

  

Anyplace America.com

Link to searchable U.S. map resources with parks, trails, campgrounds, historical sites, marinas, etc.

 

 

Sarasota County

Field Guide

to Conservation Lands

(download 64pp. PDF)

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Field Guide.pdf
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DIRECTIONS: Google Maps


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Friends of Carlton Reserve

is a chapter of  FOSCP   

a not for profit corp.