Events Calendar

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.

Mar
9
Tue
Planting in Seasonal Wet Areas in Your Landscape @ Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Guests welcome to club meetings/programs. Tues. Mar. 9th. Location: Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council Headquarters in the Berne Davis Gardens at 2166 Virginia Ave. Ft. Myers 33901. Program: Growing Plants to Use in Floral Design. Speaker: Nicholas C. Gallant, Ecologist, Horticultural consultant at Berne Davis Gardens. Refreshments & Gathering 9:00 AM, Meeting at 9:30 AM, Program at 10:30 AM. Bring a plant or cuttings if you want to participate in the plant exchange.

 

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Speaker Series Presented by LCEC: The Story of Ospreys @ Online
Mar 9 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

This presentation uses photos, videos and recorded vocalizations to explain osprey behavior.
Ospreys are large brown and white raptors who breed in southwest Florida from December through April and can be seen diving for live fish in shallow waters throughout the area. Because they build their nests right out in the open, their behavior is easy to observe, but not always easy to understand. This presentation uses photos, videos and recorded vocalizations to explain osprey behavior.
About the Speaker: Sanibel resident Claudia Burns has been a Nestwatch Volunteer for the International Osprey Foundation for more than 20 years. In the past she has partnered with Bird Westall to deliver this presentation at both the “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge and CROW.
Mar
13
Sat
Plant Sale “March in the Park” @ Jaycee Park
Mar 13 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Annual Plant Sale and Fundraiser for the non-profit Garden Club of Cape Coral. Thrift booth, opportunity drawings, lots and lots of plants of every description, local vendors and artists, music, and food! Come out and enjoy the day while stocking up on your garden and lanai plants. Free parking! Jaycee Park in Cape Coral 9 am to 3 pm Saturday, March 13th, 2021. This is an outdoor event. Social distancing and face masks respectfully required as per CDC guidelines.

 

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Mar
16
Tue
Speaker Series Presented by LCEC: Citizen Science and Lionfish Removal @ Online
Mar 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Learn about the threats invasive marine fish pose to their non-native environments and what is being done to combat one well known species.
More than 37 non-native marine fish have been documented in Florida coastal waters, most believed to be released aquarium pets. Invasive lionfish, first sighted in Florida in 1985, are the only one of these species to have become established and are now causing severe problems throughout the western Atlantic, Caribbean, and the Gulf of Mexico. Learn about the threats invasive marine fish pose to their non-native environments and what is being done to combat one of the most infamous invasive fish species.
About the Speaker: Madalyn Mussey has been part of the REEF team for 2 years now, first arriving as an Intern in January of 2019. Accepted into her full-time position in November 2019, Managing REEF’s Education and Outreach Programs allows Madalyn to apply her dedication and experience in hands-on conservation education to give those around her an appreciation for the natural world and instill a long-lasting devotion towards marine conservation.
Mar
17
Wed
St. Patty’s Day Irish Lunch & Afternoon Cruise @ J.C. Cruises/ CAPT. J.P.
Mar 17 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm

Take a 4 1/2 hour cruise on the Caloosahatchee River locking through the Franklin Locks. Enjoy sightseeing beautiful homes & wildlife. Have a buffet lunch which includes corned beef and cabbage. Also narration, cash bars & music for dancing!

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Mar
20
Sat
Babcock Ranch Photography Tour @ Babcock Ranch Eco Tour
Mar 20 @ 7:30 am – 10:00 am

Photograph the many sights of the historic Babcock Ranch! This is a 2.5 hour tour. We attempt to visit locations not covered in our normal tour. Photographers are able to exit the buggy in certain locations to take photos. Season Passes are not valid for this special event. Reservations are required. $48 per person plus tax

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Nature of Cape Coral Bus Tour @ Rotary Park
Mar 20 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

Join a knowledgeable guide from the Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife on this unique tour to see the real nature of Cape Coral. Possible sightings include: burrowing owls, manatees, osprey, eagles, scrub jays, hawks, and a variety of shore & songbirds.
Limited seats available, advance registration is required. Bring a camera, binoculars, and wear walking shoes.
Guests will get off the vehicle at each stop to walk around.
The cost is just $15 per seat.
For more information or to RSVP, please contact Rotary Park at 239-549-4606
Tropical Plant Bazaar @ Rotary Park
Mar 20 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Join us for a Tropical Plant Bazaar at Rotary Park on Saturday, March 20 from 9:00am until 2:00pm.
There will be an assortment of different vendors offering a wide variety of plants for sale. Tropical plants, edible plants, bromeliads, even some native plants will be available for purchase. It doesn’t cost anything to come out and have a look around, you never know what you might find!
Vendors are still being accepted as this sale will take place outside at Rotary Park and there is plenty of room to social distance between vendors.
For more information or to become a vendor, please call 239-549-4606 or email rotaryparkinfo@capecoral.net
Mar
23
Tue
Speaker Series Presented by LCEC: Bobcat Spatial Ecology in the Everglades @ Online
Mar 23 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

This presentation will teach you how terrestrial mammals respond to changing water levels and why we should conserve their critical habitat.
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) engages in collaborative projects to monitor wildlife in its natural habitat. Katherine will discuss a recent research study that is funded by the U.S. Geological Survey in partnership with Florida Atlantic University using data collected from 2005 – 2019 via game cameras. The area of focus for her study is on improving the understanding of mammalian use of tree islands in the Everglades, specifically Bobcats. This presentation will provide insight into how terrestrial mammals respond to changing water levels and why we should conserve these critical habitat areas.
About the Speaker: Katherine Buckman received her BS in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation from the University of Florida in 2019. She is currently a graduate student at Florida Atlantic University studying bobcat spatial ecology in the Everglades, and her research interests are in invasive ecology, mammalogy, ecosystem restoration, and Everglades/wetland restoration.
Mar
27
Sat
Fossil Show at Rotary Park @ Rotary Park
Mar 27 @ 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Join us at Rotary Park on Saturday, March 27 to learn about Florida’s prehistoric past and maybe take a piece home with you. Come to shop or talk with experienced fossil hunters to learn all about the fascinating fauna of Florida’s prehistoric times. There will be something for everyone: fossils, gems, Calusa Indian art, children’s activities and more!
Admission is FREE!
This event will be held outdoors at Rotary Park. (5505 Rose Garden Rd. Cape Coral, FL 33914)
Vendor spaces available!
Call (239)549-4606 for details and to reserve your space