CCPR Activity Guide FALL 2026 v5 final

GARDENING, NATURE WALKS, TALKS & TOURS

Garden Talk Location: Community Garden

• BUTTERFLY HOUSE TOURS •

Dig deeper into the world of gardening with this hands-on hor ticulture series! Learn the essentials of healthy soil, plant propa gation techniques, and plant nutrition to help your garden thrive. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, this class offers practical knowledge to grow with confidence. No experi ence necessary. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 146022-01 All Sa Oct 3 9-10am Free Go Native! FREE Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center Go Native is a ‘how to’ environmental program specifically focused on Cape Coral landscapes and reducing the negative impacts of our yards on water quality. Homeowners will learn actions they can incorporate to use less water and other lawn chemicals, pre pare your landscape for storms, all while promoting more wildlife. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 145163-01 16+ F Oct 16 1-3pm Free Guided Kayak Day Tour of Eco Preserve Location: Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve This tour departs from the riverfront at Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve. Learn about the nature and history of the preserve. The cost is $40 per person, indicate single or tandem kayak upon registration or BYO for $15 per boat. Advance registration required. 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 145569-S1 16-80 F Sep 11 10am-12pm $40 145569-S2 16-80 F Oct 9 10am-12pm $40 145569-S3 16-80 F Nov 13 10am-12pm $40 145569-S4 16-80 F Dec 11 10am-12pm $40 145569-T1 16-80 F Sep 11 10am-12pm $80 145569-T2 16-80 F Oct 9 10am-12pm $80 145569-T3 16-80 F Nov 13 10am-12pm $80 145569-T4 16-80 F Dec 11 10am-12pm $80 Guided Preserve Hikes Location: Varies Join us for a guided hike of one of our unique preserves with an expert in Florida environments. Wear walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. $10 per person (6 & under free) Ad vance registration is required. Section 01: Eco Preserve, Section 02 & 04: Rotary Park, Section 03: Joe Coviello Park, and Section 05: Life in Logs & Snags - Joe Coviello. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 145513-01 6+ W Sep 9 9-10:30am $10 145513-02 6+ W Oct 21 9-10:30am $10 145513-03 6+ W Nov 4 9-10:30am $10 145513-04 6+ Tu Dec 29 9-10:30am $10 145513-05 6+ W Oct 7 9-10:30am $10

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 .

Gardening, Nature Walks, Talks & Tours

(All Ages)

Nature Immerse Series Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center

These Nature Immerse classes are an experiential, hands-on edu cational program that shifts learning outdoors to foster environ mental literacy, scientific inquiry, and a deep connection to the natural world. Please join us and bring your water bottle, notepad and positivity. Session 01: Nature Journaling, Session 02: Yoga & Poetry Reading, Session 03: Sensory Nature Walk. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 145265-01 16+ F Dec 4 9-11am $30 145265-02 16+ F Dec 11 9-11am $30 145265-03 16+ F Dec 18 9-11am $30 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, hawks, and a variety of shore & songbirds. Limited seats are available, advanced registration is required. Bring a camera, binoculars, and wear walking shoes. Guests will get off the vehicle at each stop to walk around. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 145333-01 10+ Sa Nov 7 8am-12pm $20 Vegetable Gardening in Florida Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center Learn practical techniques for planning, planting, and maintaining a thriving vegetable garden while exploring simple methods that make gardening more efficient and enjoyable. Whether you have a large backyard or a small garden space, this class is designed to provide useful tips, hands-on learning, and inspiration for gardeners of all experience levels. SECTION 01 - Planting Winter Vegetables, SECTION 02 - Square Foot Vegetable Gardening. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 145002-01 4+ Th Oct 1 9-10am $10 145002-02 4+ Th Nov 5 9-10am $10 Wild Edibles Walk Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center Learn how to identify edible plants in the wild and how to incor porate them into your landscaping. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 145525-01 All W Sep 16 10-11am $10 145525-02 All W Nov 18 10-11am $10 WildLand Animal Presentation Location: Lake Kennedy Center This non-native species presentation is an educational session. It explores animal habitats, diets, and behaviors through live experiences. It will cover the non-native species definition, identification, origin, ecological damage, economic consequences, and management and control. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 146024-01 18+ M Sep 14 1-2pm Free Nature of Cape Coral Bus Tour Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center

Kayaking for Beginners Location: Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve

This beginner kayak safety course introduces essential skills for safe paddling, focusing on gear, rescue techniques, and basic maneuvering. We will end the class with a short paddle along the edge of the Caloosahatchee River. Wear quick-dry clothes and secure water shoes (no flip flops). We’ll meet at Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve. Location: Four Mile Cove Eco Preserve: 2589 SE 24th Street, Cape Coral, FL 33990. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 145511-01 16+ F Oct 16 10-11:30am $50 145511-02 16+ F Nov 20 10-11:30am $50 145511-03 16+ Th Dec 17 10-11:30am $50

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