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Friends of Myakka River

2024 Bike Myakka for Biodiversity

  • November 16, 2024
  • 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
  • Myakka River State Park
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Join us for our FREE award winning, family-friendly annual event which highlights the importance of biodiversity for our natural and human communities.   

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

During the event, we will enjoy a Wild and Scenic slow-paced 7-mile ride on Myakka's paved Park Drive.  We'll make a few stops to learn about Myakka's ecosystems, with a focus on the important role of the Myakka River.  We'll discuss  why biodiversity is so critical for our environment's health (and ours!).  Following the ride, we will engage in a 40 minute invasive plant removal service project and then enjoy a FREE lunch.

  • Limited to 30 participants
  • All Friends of Myakka River members who participate in the event will have the chance to win one of two SWAG bags! 
  • Lunch, NA brews and more!
  • Park admission fees  waived for all registered participants.
  • Suitable for all bikes
  • All participants are required to complete a Bike Waiver and Short Term Volunteer agreement 
  • Rain or shine!
  • Check-in at the Log Pavilion from 8:30-8:50
  • Ride leaves promptly at 9:00 am
  • Kids welcome with parents 
  • For safety reasons, this event is NOT suitable for pets.
  • Helmets required for bicycle riders and passengers under 16 per FL law
  • Please bring your work gloves!
QUESTIONS?  Please contact Miri Hardy.

THIS EVENT IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY

ATHLETIC BREWING COMPANY

CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE GULF COAST 


Friends of Myakka River exists to support Myakka River State Park and the Wild and Scenic Myakka River.

TOGETHER, WE'RE PROTECTING AND SHARING MYAKKA'S MAGIC, TO THE BENEFIT OF FUTURE GENERATIONS, AND OUR OWN.


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Friends of Myakka River
13208 State Road 72, Sarasota, FL 34241
941-202-3296


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