Running diagonally through neighborhoods in south Sarasota, Red Bug Slough Preserve surrounds its namesake waterway.
Once a chain of marshes filtering slowly towards Phillippi Creek, the slough was dredged and channelized in the 1960s to facilitate flood control among these residental developments.
From multiple walk-in entrances and two trailheads, explore this 72 acre preserve along a network of footpaths branching off two accessible walkways.
Interpretive panels and numbered markers help with understanding the habitats and where you are in the maze of trails.
Resources
Resources for exploring the area…