CCPR Activity Guide MAY-AUG 2025 final

GARDENING, NATURE WALKS, TALKS & TOURS

Florida Friendly Landscaping Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center

BUTTERFLY HOUSE TOURS Monday, Friday & Saturday, (All ages) 10:30am ROTARY PARK FREE!

Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the neighborhood, this course is perfect for you. Discover how to design a stunning and eco-friendly yard, optimize your water usage and mulching habits, and select the ideal plants that will thrive in their intended environment.This class is FREE, but please RSVP. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 345161-01 16+ F May 16 1-3pm Free 345161-02 16+ F Jul 25 6-8pm Free Guided Kayak Tour of Eco Preserve Location: Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve Join us for a kayaking trip that will take you along the beautiful shore of the Caloosahatchee River and into the Preserve to discover riverine aquatic and wildlife with a knowledgeable guide. Advance registration is required. $40 per person or bring your own kayak for $15 per person. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 345569-S1 18+ F May 2 10am-12pm $40 345569-S2 18+ F Aug 8 10am-12pm $40 345569-T1 18+ F May 2 10am-12pm $80 345569-T2 18+ F Aug 8 10am-12pm $80 Come grow with us at the Rotary Community Garden! Located next to at City Hall. Plot rentals are available for $ 100 per space from October 1-September 30. Plot spaces are drip irrigated, 8'x10' spaces. Please email

Led by a Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife volunteer, take a complimentary tour of the butterfly house.

Rain Barrel Workshop Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center

Gardening, Nature Walks, Talks & Tours

Join this class led by the Lee County Master Gardeners to learn about rainwater collection and reuse. Not only will you gain important knowledge, but the class fee also includes a 55-gallon barrel for you to take home and put into practice. Advance registration and payment of $55 per barrel is required as a limited number of barrels are available. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 345162-01 16+ Sa Jul 26 10-11am $55 Tropical Fun Shine Polynesian Show Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center This Polynesian dance show will have your heart pounding to tantalizing Tahitian beats. Swaying hula dancers will mesmerize you as they tell a story with their hula hands to the music of the islands. Come watch some of the finest Polynesian performers in Southwest Florida. Luau-type refreshments are included, BYO wine, if you like. $25 tickets in advance or $35 at the door (if not sold out). ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 145604-01 All Sa Sep 27 7-9pm $25

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

Don’t Miss the Fun at Rotary Park! All you need to do is bring your creativity and a positive attitude! No Art Experience Necessary!

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Saturday, July 26 • 9 am-1 pm at Rotary Park (5505 Rose Garden Road)

Shop from a variety of native trees, shrubs, flowers, grasses, butterfly plants, and tropical edibles, too. Plant experts will be on hand to answer questions and help you choose the right plant for the right place. COME EARLY FOR THE BEST SELECTION. For more information, call Rotary Park at 239-549-4606.

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