Please note… event details can change at the last minute, so please confirm all information before attending.
Also.. for any event that did not supply an end time, the end times are defaulted to 2 hours after the event begins. The actual event may last longer, so please plan accordingly.
Happy New Year!
Greet the New Year with Nature and a chance to meet other hikers from the Fisheating Creek/ Florida Trails Association chapter.
This is a 4-5 mile hike on sometimes uneven terrain. This park is a designated Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail. For more info and trail map, click here: http://www.leegov.com/parks/Documents/HCMP_Brochure_Jun2015.pdf
It is suggested to wear good walking shoes, bring sunscreen, water sunglasses and a hat. And of course binoculars and camera!
We will meet at the entrance at 9 a.m. There is a parking fee of $5 per day. (Lee County Parks permit will cover)
Our mindful morning will include practices of outdoor sitting and outdoor walking meditation. We will conclude our morning with a circle of “Deep Listening and Deep Sharing”as we form our intentions to continue our practice of mindful living into our daily life.
Please bring a blanket, beach towel, cushion, or folding chair so we can sit under a tree in the shade for meditation. Please also be sure to bring a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, water bottle, and anything you might need to spend a few hours outdoors. Feel free to bring a packed lunch to enjoy an optional lunch with the sangha afterwards.
The Botanical Gardens are located in the North section of the park. When you enter, go to the right and park by the community garden. Look for a sign saying “Community Garden”. One of our sangha brothers or sisters will be waiting there to help guide you to the botanical gardens.
Introduction to Florida Gardening – a two-part series. Learn all about the different varieties and types of plants which can be grown in our area.
Cost: $50 – Members, $75 Non-Members. Includes January 7 and January 14 classes.
Location: Garden Council Building, 2166 Virginia Ave. Closest parking: Edison Ford Larchmont Avenue lot.
Join us on Wednesday, January 8 for Sunset Celebration!
Sunset Celebration at the Cape Coral Yacht Club
3 pm-Sunset
First Wednesday of every month (Oct-April)
FREE ADMISSION
This family-friendly event features vendors selling unique arts & crafts, jewelry, gift items and more. There will also be food trucks on hand so you can grab a bite to eat and listen to live music on the beach while enjoying a beautiful SW Florida sunset.
For details, please call the Yacht Club at (239) 574-0806.
VENDOR INFO
Tables $30 for outdoor vendor space
Tables $35 for indoor vendor space
Must be reserved in advanced
This tour departs from the Riverfront at Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve. Learn about the riverine aquatic and wildlife with an expert guide.
$35 per person (advance registration required)
For more information call Rotary Park, 239-549-4606.
Celebrate the beauty of Southwest Florida’s Butterflies and invite them to your yard! We are so excited to share the methods we use to create an incredible butterfly garden. You can’t help enjoy the instant gratification of seeing healthy butterflies arrive to your yard, ready to pollinate. The magnificent part of planting a butterfly garden is your direct positive impact on the environment. Your addition helps provide more food and shelter and therefore increases the population of Lepidoptera. Your yard will come to life with “Flying Flowers!” Getting involved is FREE! Meet new friends and learn the secrets to butterfly gardening
Join us on January 11th for a guided evening paddle on the Estero River. We will paddle down river enjoying the sunset, and as we turn around the sky will be filled with stars and a full moon. This trip is a moderate paddle and fun for all ages. Call us with any questions and/or to sign up! You can also click here to sign up right on our website https://book.peek.com/s/efc17a22-c4b0-40a6-9c80-2a0d3637ca92/Rx2Pa. The cost is $25 to join, this includes your kayak rental, paddle, life jacket, glow stick, and experienced guides.
Paddle along the shore of the Caloosahatchee River and into the preserve by the light of the full (or nearly full) moon on Saturday 1/11. The meeting location will be given upon registration. A limited number of single and tandem kayaks are available. Please specify your choice upon registration.
ACTIVITY: 245514-01
$35 per person includes kayak rental (Advance registration is required)
For more info, call 239-549-4606
There is currently no public access to the Cape Coral side of this land, so the only way to get out there is to go on one of these guided walks. Please wear sturdy, closed toed walking shoes or boots, and dress appropriately for rugged, sometimes wet terrain.
Meeting location will be provided upon registration.
$5 per person (advance registration is required)
For more info, 239-549-4606.
