Join us Oct. 5 from 9-11 a.m. for a special EcoWalk at Red Bug Slough Preserve, celebrating the second acquisition of Sarasota County’s Environmentally Sensitive Lands Protection Program (ESLPP)! Come explore the ecosystems that protect our native plants, animals, and insects while you learn about the ongoing efforts to preserve and restore the natural habitats protected at this popular urban oasis. This guided walk continues our countdown to Sarasota County’s Environmental Lands Celebration: “A Quarter-Century of Acquisition and Conservation” on Nov. 15 at Deer Prairie Creek Preserve.