10130 Bayshore Rd., North Fort Myers (East side entrance) Trail Length: 1 mile loop; Degree of Difficulty: Easy Wetland, oak hammock and pine flatwoods can easily be enjoyed on this ADA-accessible trail. This is a popular spot for songbirds. All walks are free. No registration is required. Walks are led by trained volunteers and interpretive naturalists. Meeting location is the ...
STATE PARK TO HOST EDUCATIONAL BIRD WALK -Visitors invited to participate in a guided bird walk program at Anastasia State Park – Saint Augustine, Fla.– The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Anastasia State Park will host an educational “Guided Bird Walk” program on various days from January – March 2020. Come meet the birds at Anastasia State Park, proudly part ...
11901 Rod & Gun Club Rd., Fort Myers Trail Length: 1.8 miles; Degree of Difficulty: Moderate This seasonal wetland preserve also includes remnant structures of the former Buckingham Army Air Field military base. All walks are free. No registration is required. Walks are led by trained volunteers and interpretive naturalists. Meeting location is the preserve parking area. Parking is free. ...
6351 Stringfellow Rd., St. James City, Pine Island Trail Length: 1.1 miles; Degree of Difficulty: Moderate One of very few places in Lee County to see naturalized longleaf pines. This habitat supports the gopher tortoise, a threatened species. All walks are free. No registration is required. Walks are led by trained volunteers and interpretive naturalists. Meeting location is the preserve ...
Friday, February 28, 8 a.m. at Chinsegut Conservation Center, 23212 Lake Lindsey Road, Brooksville. Learn to identify birds at feeders and during a short walk. There will be binoculars and bird books available for use. For information, text Linda at 352-428-2629 or email lindalark85@gmail.com.
Join a park naturalist for a talk on butterflies of Koreshan State Park and Southwest Florida. Topics will touch on differences between moths and butterflies, butterfly development, plants that support butterflies, netting techniques, tagging and more. Talk will be held in the Art Hall of Koreshan State Park. Reservations requested. Please call 239-992-0311.Talk is free with park entry fee: $5 ...
Join a park naturalist for a beginning photography tour of the different habitats and architecture within the park. Bring your camera and learn the basics of photography, the best places to snap that perfect photo, discover unusual plants, buildings and critters that make up the many interesting aspects of Koreshan State Park. Tour will begin on the Art Hall Steps. ...
Join a park naturalist for a hike on the Nature Trails of Koreshan State Park. Learn some park history, history of the Estero river and find out about plants and critters that we meet along the way. Hike will begin at the Koreshan State Park picnic area, just North of the playground. Note: the walk will be approximately 1.8 miles ...
Michael Brothers, Space Coast Birding & Wildlife Festival presenter and field trip leader, will provide tips on tern identification in his presentation on "One Good Tern Deserves Another." Michael Brothers, retired Manager of Exhibits, Aquariums, and Public Programs for the Marine Science Center brings over 30 years of experience in museum administration in city, county, state, and private non-profit museums. ...
11901 Rod & Gun Club Rd., Fort Myers Trail Length: 1.8 miles; Degree of Difficulty: Moderate This seasonal wetland preserve also includes remnant structures of the former Buckingham Army Air Field military base. All walks are free. No registration is required. Walks are led by trained volunteers and interpretive naturalists. Meeting location is the preserve parking area. Parking is free. ...