Artists of all ages and experience levels are invited to submit their original work to our third annual Community Art Show! If you have a passion for nature, the outdoors, and art, we encourage you to participate. Submissions are divided into three age categories: Youth (12 and under), Teen (13-17), and Adult (18+). This juried … Read more
Wild About Nature returns to Bay Preserve! Get ready for a fun-filled day on the shore of Little Sarasota Bay at this FREE community festival on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Not-for-profits and community organizations from across the region will join Big Waters Land Trust onsite at Bay Preserve with nature-based activities the whole family will … Read more
Party in Paradise Returns to Bay Preserve! November 8, 2025 6:00 PM – 10:00 pm You’re invited to an unforgettable evening at Bay Preserve as Party in Paradise makes its much-anticipated return! Come connect with fellow conservation-minded friends while supporting the protection of our land and waterways for the benefit of people and nature. Purchase … Read more
Through this exhibit, local artist Lauren Marshall hopes to share that same sense of wonder—and the connection she feels between all living things on Florida’s beautiful coast. From true keystones like mangroves, gopher tortoises, and oysters, to comeback stories like the roseate spoonbill, these species—and many more—are celebrated in this collection. Marveling at the wild … Read more
Featuring a collection of her recent works, Lauren Marshall’s new exhibit, The Keystone Connection, highlights the wild beauty of the Gulf Coast. These moments remind Lauren why keystone species matter—not just for the ecosystem, but for the memories they make possible through her artwork. Lauren is a Florida-based fine artist inspired by the joy, color, … Read more
Artists of all ages and experience levels are invited to submit their original work to our second annual Community Art Show! If you have a passion for nature, the outdoors, and art, we encourage you to participate. Submissions are divided into three age categories: Youth (12 and under), Teen (13-17), and Adult (18+). This juried … Read more
Get ready for a fun-filled day on the shore of Little Sarasota Bay at this free community festival on Saturday, April 5. Over twenty-five local not-for-profits and community organizations will be onsite at Bay Preserve with nature-based activities the whole family will enjoy! From tree-climbing to nature printing, kayaking to wildlife ID – each year … Read more
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