CCPR Activity Guide FALL 2025 LR

GARDENING, NATURE WALKS, TALKS & TOURS

• BUTTERFLY HOUSE TOURS •

Butterfly Garden Design Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center

Monday, Friday & Saturday, 10:30am ROTARY PARK FREE! Led by a Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife volunteer, take a complimentary tour of the butterfly house .

Come grow with us at the Rotary Community Garden! This is a creative hands-on orchid arrangement workshop. You will learn basic orchid care and be guided through designing your own living orchid centerpiece. This beginner-friendly class is perfect for all ages (12+) and promotes creativity, community engagement, and wellness. Class includes a live orchid, 5” pot and materials, and take-home care guides. Tools will be provided. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 145120-01 12+ Sa Sep 13 1:30-3pm $75 145120-02 12+ Sa Oct 18 1:30-3pm $75 145120-03 12+ Sa Nov 15 1:30-3pm $75 145120-04 12+ Sa Dec 13 1:30-3pm $75 Flutter by Rotary Park to discover the secret world of local but terflies and the top-notch plants that lure them in. Don't forget to bring pics of your yard for a one-on-one with our design expert, crafting your very own butterfly paradise. Plus, get an exclusive tour of the butterfly house and gardens during the session. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 145141-01 10+ F Oct 10 1-3pm $15 Cape Coral Friends Of Wildlife Meeting Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife Meetings are for anyone interested in learning more about burrowing owls, how to help take care of the burrows around the city, volunteer programs, and other wild life topics. No experience necessary - you can learn it here! Open to the public, these meetings always include an interesting guest speaker as well. Social gathering begins at 6:30, meeting begins at 7:00 pm. www.ccfriendsofwildlife.org ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 545707-01 All Tu Sep 9 7-9pm Free 545707-02 All Tu Oct 14 7-9pm Free 545707-03 All Tu Nov 11 7-9pm Free 545707-04 All Tu Dec 9 7-9pm Free Come Grow with us at the Rotary Community Garden! Located next to City Hall, plots are available for lease for $100 annually. Please email any inquiries to rotaryparkinfo@capecoral.gov or call 239-549-4606. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 545706-25 18+ M-Su Oct 1-Sep 30 Daylight $100 Create Your Own Orchid Elegance Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center Community Garden Location: Cape Coral City Hall

(All Ages)

Florida Friendly Landscaping 9 Principles Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center A great class for longtime residents and new residents alike. Learn what plants to use and where, how to create a beautiful and eco-friendly yard, be efficient with your use of water and more. This class is FREE, but please RSVP. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 145161-01 16+ F Oct 24 1-3pm Free Don’t miss out - this tour only takes place once in the fall and once in the spring. Visit several Florida friendly yards in Cape Cor al. Your guide and the homeowners will provide plenty of informa tion, inspiration, and gardening tips. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 145169-01 18+ Sa Nov 8 9am-12pm $15 Plant This Not That Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center Plant This NOT That! Whether you're new to the area or a long time resident, this presentation aims to help you find a native or Florida-Friendly plant to use instead of or as a replacement for the invasive species in your yard. These plants can not only provide the same look and texture, but also similar features and growing habits, all while providing critical habitat for native wildlife. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 145160-01 16+ F Dec 12 10-11am Free Full Moon Paddle Location: Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve City parks are normally closed after dark, so the only way to see this area is to go with a guide to paddle around the waters of Eco Preserve by the light of the full moon. Learn about the aquatic life, vegetation and more of the Caloosahatchee. NO REFUNDS FOR NO SHOWS OR LATE ARRIVALS. If you must cancel for any reason, you must notify the office at 239-549-4606 at least 24 hours prior to departure to receive a refund or a credit. Plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. The time listed on the activity is the actual departure time. Location: four Mile Cove Eco Preserve: East end of SE 24th Street, Cape Coral, FL 33990 ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 145514-S1 16+ M Oct 6 6:30-8:30pm $40 145514-S2 16+ W Nov 5 5:15-7:15pm $40 145514-S3 16+ Th Dec 4 5-7pm $40 145514-T1 16+ M Oct 6 6:30-8:30pm $80 145514-T2 16+ W Nov 5 5:15-7:15pm $80 145514-T3 16+ Th Dec 4 5-7pm $80 Don’t Miss the Fun! SEe Page 26 for paint PARTY Information at Rotary Park Environmental Center Florida Friendly Yards Tours Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center

Gardening, Nature Walks, Talks & Tours Located next to at City Hall. Plot rentals are available for are available for $ 100 per space from October 1-September 30. Plot spaces are drip irrigated, 4'x10' spaces. Please email

any inquiries to rotaryparkinfo@ capecoral.gov or call: 549-4606

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