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.

Jan 1 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Sierra Club Calusa Group
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… Continue reading New Years Hike and Meetup
Jan 4 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Lakes Park
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… Continue reading Half Day of Mindfulness
Jan 7 @ 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council
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… Continue reading Garden Class – Introduction To Florida Gardening
Jan 8 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Cape Coral Yacht Club
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… Continue reading Sunset Celebration at the Cape Coral Yacht Club
Jan 10 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Rotary Park
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,… Continue reading Guided Kayak Tour of Eco Preserve
Jan 11 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am Thrifty Garden
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… Continue reading Butterfly Gardening Basics
Jan 11 @ 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm Estero River Outfitters
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… Continue reading January 11th Moonlight Guided Paddle
Jan 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Rotary Park
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… Continue reading Full Moon Paddle
Jan 16 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Rotary Park
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… Continue reading Guided Walk of Yellow Fever Creek Preserve
Jan 17 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Cape Harbour Dr, Cape Coral, FL 33914
Friday, January 17, 2020 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Packet Pickup & Pre-Event Celebration Saturday, January 18, 2020 6:30 AM – 10:00 AM Tour De Cape 5k – Check-in/breakfast from 6:30-8:00am, 5K begins at 8:00am… Continue reading Tour De Cape
Jan 18 @ 6:30 am – 10:00 am Cape Harbour Dr, Cape Coral, FL 33914
Friday, January 17, 2020 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Packet Pickup & Pre-Event Celebration Saturday, January 18, 2020 6:30 AM – 10:00 AM Tour De Cape 5k – Check-in/breakfast from 6:30-8:00am, 5K begins at 8:00am… Continue reading Tour De Cape
Jan 19 @ 6:30 am – 5:00 pm Cape Harbour Dr, Cape Coral, FL 33914
Friday, January 17, 2020 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM Packet Pickup & Pre-Event Celebration Saturday, January 18, 2020 6:30 AM – 10:00 AM Tour De Cape 5k – Check-in/breakfast from 6:30-8:00am, 5K begins at 8:00am… Continue reading Tour De Cape
Jan 21 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Rotary Park
Come learn about these creatures and their travels to Cape Coral. Enjoy a lesson about their life history and how to minimize negative interactions. There will be tips offered and best practices to keep pets… Continue reading Coyotes in Cape Coral Program
Jan 30 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Rotary Park
Join Rotary Park for a unique learning experience with these singing canines. Shy Wolf volunteers will bring animal ambassadors, to help the public understand the responsibility necessary for caring for these beautiful creatures. This program… Continue reading New Guinea Singing Dogs of Shy Wolf Sanctuary
Jan 31 @ 6:45 pm – 8:00 pm Koreshan State Park
Experience the unique history of this unusual community come to life as actors in period costumes portray the founding of the Koreshan Unity Settlement on the ground where it actually took place over 100 years… Continue reading 28th Annual Ghost Walk
Feb 1 @ 6:45 pm – 8:00 pm Koreshan State Park
Experience the unique history of this unusual community come to life as actors in period costumes portray the founding of the Koreshan Unity Settlement on the ground where it actually took place over 100 years… Continue reading 28th Annual Ghost Walk
Feb 5 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Cape Coral Yacht Club
  Sunset Celebration at the Cape Coral Yacht Club 3pm-Sunset First Wednesday of every month (Oct-Dec) FREE ADMISSION This family-friendly event features vendors selling unique arts & crafts, jewelry, gift items and more. There will… Continue reading Sunset Celebration at the Cape Coral Yacht Club
Feb 7 @ 6:45 pm – 8:00 pm Koreshan State Park
Experience the unique history of this unusual community come to life as actors in period costumes portray the founding of the Koreshan Unity Settlement on the ground where it actually took place over 100 years… Continue reading 28th Annual Ghost Walk
Feb 8 @ 6:45 pm – 8:00 pm Koreshan State Park
Experience the unique history of this unusual community come to life as actors in period costumes portray the founding of the Koreshan Unity Settlement on the ground where it actually took place over 100 years… Continue reading 28th Annual Ghost Walk
Mar 4 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Cape Coral Yacht Club
  Sunset Celebration at the Cape Coral Yacht Club 3pm-Sunset First Wednesday of every month (Oct-Dec) FREE ADMISSION This family-friendly event features vendors selling unique arts & crafts, jewelry, gift items and more. There will… Continue reading Sunset Celebration at the Cape Coral Yacht Club
Apr 1 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Cape Coral Yacht Club
  Sunset Celebration at the Cape Coral Yacht Club 3pm-Sunset First Wednesday of every month (Oct-Dec) FREE ADMISSION This family-friendly event features vendors selling unique arts & crafts, jewelry, gift items and more. There will… Continue reading Sunset Celebration at the Cape Coral Yacht Club
Mar 2 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Online
Jenny will discuss how your yard can be so much more while still being attractive, including being a place to conserve our natural resources Our yards are often viewed as simply a way to approve… Continue reading Speaker Series Presented by LCEC: Gardening in Southwest Florida
Mar 9 @ 9:00 am – 11:30 am Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council
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.… Continue reading Planting in Seasonal Wet Areas in Your Landscape
Mar 9 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Online
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… Continue reading Speaker Series Presented by LCEC: The Story of Ospreys
Mar 13 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Jaycee Park
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… Continue reading Plant Sale “March in the Park”
Mar 16 @ 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Online
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… Continue reading Speaker Series Presented by LCEC: Citizen Science and Lionfish Removal
Mar 17 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm J.C. Cruises/ CAPT. J.P.
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… Continue reading St. Patty’s Day Irish Lunch & Afternoon Cruise
Mar 20 @ 7:30 am – 10:00 am Babcock Ranch Eco Tour
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… Continue reading Babcock Ranch Photography Tour
Mar 20 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Rotary Park
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… Continue reading Nature of Cape Coral Bus Tour
Mar 20 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Rotary Park
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… Continue reading Tropical Plant Bazaar