Volunteer and Explore Nature on September 26 for National Public Lands Day and Take a Child Outside Week

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Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources invites the community to volunteer and enjoy family-friendly nature activities on Saturday, Sept. 26, at Shamrock Park and Nature Center, 3900 Shamrock Drive, Venice. This event is in celebration of National Public Lands Day and Take a Child Outside Week. The volunteer event will take place from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Volunteers of all ages are encouraged to join Parks staff for activities including pulling invasive grass, spreading mulch and cleaning signs around the park. Registration is required and interested volunteers can register online. Volunteers are encouraged to bring hand pruners, work gloves, hats, sunglasses, a refillable water bottle, bug spray and sunscreen. Closed-toe shoes, such as boots or sneakers, are recommended.

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