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Sarasota News Leader November 30, 2012 Page 32 sions one Monday morning a couple of weeks where tourists and locals alike can become educated about the outdoor opportunities. back, and all 28 trips filled up within hours. Dubi says that shows "the desperate demand "A lot of money is spent on encouraging people to go to the beach and stay at the beach," and the desperate need for field trips." Dubi says. "There's a lot more to Sarasota than A flyer for the program argues that field trips the beaches." are vital in helping students "understand the basic principles of environmental citizenship," That is something a whole lot of kids are about something that is difficult to teach in just the to learn. % classroom. The program is in line to reach Click For Interactive Map 1,300 to 1,400 children this spring, according to Dubi. A side goal of the trips is to promote the Celery Fields itself. The area is a treasure trove for birders, and the Audubon Society is working to build a nature center there that can serve as a hub for the area's entire range of woodsy activities. The building will have classrooms and meeting space, as well as a visitor's center, A Sarasota Audubon capital campaign is under way to fund new facilities for visitors to the Celery Fields. Photo courtesy Sarasota County