Friends of Myakka River
2021 Special Event of the Year for Nature-Based Recreation for Bike Myakka! Day
Bike Myakka! Day was a self-guided interpretive bike ride and scavenger hunt. A 20-item scavenger checklist was distributed featuring snapshots of native plants and animals of the park and familiarizing riders with the wonders that live in their backyard.
Riders dispersed in waves, while roving park staff and volunteers traversed the routes assisting visitors in locating scavenger hunt items. Park staff and volunteers chose three routes through the park that would accommodate bicyclists with a range of abilities.
Biking themed water bottles, stickers and interpretive brochures were made available through the generous donations from the Friends of Myakka River. The friends also provided grab-and-go breakfasts, which were perfect for keeping a visitor’s energy levels up during their exploration.
Congratulations to the Friends of Myakka River on this award. Biking while learning about the park’s flora and fauna is a great way to spend time in nature.
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