SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – A new outdoor space is opening to the public in Sarasota County this weekend, marking a major milestone in a years-long effort to protect wildlife habitat near the Celery Fields.
Big Waters Land Trust and Sarasota Audubon Society are celebrating the grand opening of the Southeast Quad on Saturday, October 24, from 9 a.m. to noon. The free event will give families an opportunity to explore the newly restored 11-acre property, enjoy guided tours and learn more about ongoing conservation efforts.
The Southeast Quad is the first completed phase of a larger project to restore 28 acres across three parcels adjacent to the Celery Fields, a 440-acre floodwater protection area in eastern Sarasota County known for birdwatching…