CCPR Activity Guide SUMMER 2026 LR

GARDENING, NATURE WALKS, TALKS & TOURS

Bird Walk at Joe Coviello Park Location: Joe Coviello Park

• BUTTERFLY HOUSE TOURS •

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 .

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 yfcinfo@ capecoral.gov or call: 242-3506 Come grow with us at the Rotary Community Garden! Registration of $20 and up-to-date vaccination records for rabies & distemper/parvo per dog is required to use Cape Coral's only dog park. Registration goes in accordance with the city's fiscal year: 10/1-9/30. No matter when you register, you are registered through the end of September. There is no pro-rating. The park is open during daylight hours, year-round. Closed Tuesdays until 1pm for mowing/maintenance. Closed the last Saturday in Febru ary for the Burrowing Owl Festival. AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 545704-26 All M-Su Oct 1-Sep 30 7am-7pm $20 Join us for a guided stroll through Joe Coviello Park to explore the rich birdlife that calls this area home. Keep your eyes peeled for soaring raptors, the drumming of woodpeckers, and the songs of colorful songbirds. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just beginning, this walk offers a great opportunity to connect with nature and discover the diverse avian residents of the park. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 345000-01 All M May 11 8-9am Free 345000-02 All Sa Aug 8 8-9am Free Bird Walk at Rotary Park Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center Join us for a guided stroll through Rotary Park and explore the mix of habitats that make this area a hotspot for wildlife. From salt marsh edges to shady trails, we'll watch for birds that make this park their home. This walk is a great way to slow down, enjoy the landscape, and discover the park’s vibrant avian life. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 345001-01 All M May 4 8-9am Free 345001-02 All Sa Jul 18 8-9am Free 345001-03 All Tu Aug 11 8-9am Free 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 wildlife 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 18+ Tu May 12 7-9pm Free Dog Park Registration Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center

(All Ages)

Gardening, Nature Walks, Talks & Tours

FREE Nature Seminars Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center Free programs about a variety of interesting topics. Section 01: Snakes, Section 02: Burrowing Owls. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 345323-01 All Sa May 9 10-11am Free 345323-02 All Sa Jun 13 10-11am Free Go Native! 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 345163-01 All F Jul 24 6-8pm Free Guided Preserve Hikes Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center Get your hiking shoes on and prepare for a thrilling adventure! Join us on a guided tour of one of our one-of-a-kind preserves with a Florida environment expert by your side. Advance registration is required. 01 - Life in a Log at Joe Coviello Park; 02 – Wet Walk at Joe Coviello Park; 03 - Guided Hike at Four Mile Eco Preserve. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 345513-01 All W May 6 9-10:30am $10 345513-02 All W Jul 15 9-10:30am $10 345513-03 All W Aug 5 9-10:30am $10 Intro to Homesteading Location: Community Garden If you’ve ever said “I could totally live off the land” from your couch…this class is for you. Whether you have 50 acres or a bal cony with big dreams, you’ll leave with practical skills and at least one story that starts with, “So I accidentally bought chickens…” We’ll cover: Vegetable gardening basics, simple food preservation, raising small livestock, bread that smells like accomplishment. Ideal for dreamers, doers, and people who already own three mason jars “just in case.” No prior experience required. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 346008-01 All Sa Aug 22 9-10am Free

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