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Friends of Myakka River

Upcoming events

    • October 05, 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 OPEN TO MEMBERS ONLY! 

    General registration opens on Tuesday, September 10.  Registration closes on Wednesday, October 2, or once the event is full

    Not a member yet? Join us HERE

    Annual individual membership is $25, Couple/Family is $35.  

    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.

Past events

May 19, 2024 Bike Myakka for Good - MAY Service Ride
April 19, 2024 Experiencing Myakka's Magic - Full Moon Ghost Story Ride
April 14, 2024 Bike Myakka for Good - APRIL Service Ride
March 22, 2024 CANCELED: Ben Prestage: Moon Over Myakka Fundraising Concert
March 17, 2024 Bike Myakka for Good - MARCH Service Ride
March 09, 2024 Experiencing Myakka's Magic - Myakka's Leafy Legends
February 23, 2024 The Gator Ridge Ramblers: Moon Over Myakka Fundraising Concert
February 18, 2024 Bike Myakka for Good - FEBRUARY Service Ride
February 09, 2024 Experiencing Myakka's Magic - Astronomy Night in the Park- REGISTRATION CLOSED
January 26, 2024 The Firewater Tent Revival: Moon Over Myakka Fundraising Concert
January 20, 2024 Celebrating Myakka's Magic - Members Event and Annual Meeting
November 10, 2023 Celebrate REI Sarasota's Grand Opening with Friends of Myakka River!
September 23, 2023 Bike Myakka for Biodiversity
June 03, 2023 Bike Myakka for Good - JUNE Service Ride
May 13, 2023 Bike Myakka for Good - MAY Service Ride
April 22, 2023 Sharing Myakka's Magic on Earth Day
April 15, 2023 Bike Myakka for Good - APRIL Service Ride
April 07, 2023 The Wandering Hours: Moon Over Myakka Fundraising Concert
March 11, 2023 Bike Myakka! for Good - MARCH Service Ride
March 03, 2023 The Jazz Phools: Moon Over Myakka Fundraising Concert
February 18, 2023 Cache Myakka! at Funcoast Bash 8
February 11, 2023 Bike Myakka! for Good - Free FEBRUARY Service Ride
February 03, 2023 Stumble Creek: Moon Over Myakka Fundraising Concert
January 14, 2023 Celebrating Myakka's Magic - Members Park Reopening Event
September 24, 2022 Bike Myakka! for Biodiversity
June 04, 2022 Bike Myakka! for Good - Free JUNE Service Ride Honoring Myakka River State Park's 80th Anniversary
May 07, 2022 Bike Myakka! for Good - Free MAY Service Ride
April 23, 2022 Sharing Myakka's Magic on Earth Day
April 02, 2022 Bike Myakka! for Good - Free APRIL Service Ride
March 18, 2022 The Jazz Phools: Moon Over Myakka Fundraising Concert
March 05, 2022 Bike Myakka! for Good - Free March Service Ride
February 18, 2022 Ben Prestage: Moon Over Myakka Fundraising Concert
February 05, 2022 Bike Myakka! for Good - Free February Service Ride
January 14, 2022 Alter Eagles: Moon Over Myakka Fundraising Concert
September 25, 2021 Bike Myakka! for Biodiversity


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


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