ex•plore: Nature at Night —Red Bug Slough Preserve

A Sarasota County environmental specialist leads an interpretive night walk through the urban sanctuary of Red Bug Slough Preserve. The evening excursion shifts attention away from daytime scenery, inviting participants to explore the wetland and hammock trails using auditory and tactile senses after dark. Attendees learn to identify the nocturnal calls of native frogs, insects, and owls while navigating the dense vegetation with minimal artificial light. The guided outing offers a secure, educational method to observe how the park's wildlife adapts once the sun goes down and human activity recedes.