CCPR Guide FALL 2024 v5

GARDENING, NATURE WALKS, TALKS & TOURS

FREE Gardening Series Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center

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

Come to any or all of these FREE programs sponsored by the Mas- ter Gardeners of Lee County. After each class, there will be time for questions & answers and a walk around the building to discuss eco-friendly gardening principles. Topics 01-Microirrigation for Water Efficiency, 02-Gardening with Bees, 03-Palms, 04-Vermi- composting, 05-Plant This Not That. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 145160-01 16+ Th Oct 24 1-3pm Free 145160-02 16+ F Oct 25 10-11am Free 145160-03 16+ F Nov 1 1-3pm Free 145160-04 16+ F Nov 15 10-11am Free 145160-05 16+ F Dec 6 10-11am Free Full Moon Paddle Location: Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve Paddle along the shore of the Caloosahatchee River by the light of the moon. Meeting location will be given upon registration. A limited number of single & tandem kayaks are available. 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. We often have a waiting list. Plan to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time. The time listed on the activity is the actual departure time. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 145514-S1 16+ M Sep 23 6:45-8:45pm $40 145514-S2 16+ Th Oct 17 6:30-8:45pm $40 145514-S3 16+ F Nov 15 5-7pm $40 145514-T1 16+ M Sep 23 6:45-8:45pm $80 145514-T2 16+ Th Oct 17 6:30-8:30pm $80 145514-T3 16+ F Nov 15 5-7pm $80 Fun Free Programs Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center Free programs about a variety of interesting topics. Section 05-Living with Coyotes, Section 06-Attracting Songbirds. Section 07-Florida Snakes. Section 08-Burrowing Owls. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 145323-05 10+ W Sep 25 1-2pm Free 145323-06 10+ W Oct 16 1-2pm Free 145323-07 10+ Tu Nov 19 1-2pm Free 145323-08 10+ Th Dec 5 1-2pm Free Full Moon Walk Location: Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve Join a guide on an evening stroll along the boardwalk just after dark to learn all about the secret nocturnal life of Four Mile Cove Ecolog- ical Preserve. Bring a small flashlight or wear a headlamp with a red light for night vision. Dress appropriately for the weather. The cost is $10 per person (6 & under free) Advance registration is required. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 145516-01 All M Sep 23 6:45-8:45pm $10 145516-02 All Th Oct 17 6:30-8:30pm $10 145516-03 All F Nov 15 5-7pm $10 Guided Kayak 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. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 145569-S1 16+ F Sep 6 10am-12pm $40 145569-S2 16+ F Oct 4 10am-12pm $40 145569-S3 16+ F Nov 1 10am-12pm $40 145569-S4 16+ F Dec 6 10am-12pm $40 145569-T1 16+ F Sep 6 10am-12pm $80 145569-T2 16+ F Oct 4 10am-12pm $80 145569-T3 16+ F Nov 1 10am-12pm $80 145569-T4 16+ F Dec 6 10am-12pm $80

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

Butterfly Garden Design Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center

Gardening, Nature Walks, Talks & Tours

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 145141-02 All F Oct 18 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 or learning to help take care of the burrows around the city. No experience necessary - you can learn it here! Open to the public, these meetings always in- clude an interesting guest speaker as well. Social gathering begins at 6:30, meetings begin at 7:00 pm. www.ccfriendsofwildlife.org ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 545707-01 All Tu Sep 10 7-9pm Free 545707-02 All Tu Oct 8 7-9pm Free 545707-03 All Tu Nov 12 7-9pm Free 545707-04 All Tu Dec 10 7-9pm Free 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 145161-04 16+ Sa Nov 16 10am-12pm Free Dog Obedience Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center This class is for dogs of any age to learn basic commands & work on behavior skills. Max class size 8 dogs. Classes meet 2 times a week for an hour. No class 10/14, 11/11 and 12/25. Dogs must be on a leash. Please bring your dog’s favorite small treats. Classes will be held outside, east side of Environmental Center. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 145710-01 16+ M & W Sep 4-30 6:30-7:30pm $125 145710-02 16+ M & W Oct 2-30 6:30-7:30pm $125 145710-03 16+ M & W Nov 4-Dec 2 6:30-7:30pm $125 145710-04 16+ M & W Dec 4-Jan 6 6:30-7:30pm $125 145711-01 16+ M & F Sep 6-30 8-9am $125 145711-02 16+ M & F Oct 4-Nov 1 8-9am $125 145711-03 16+ M & F Nov 4-Dec 6 8-9am $125 145711-04 16+ M & F Dec 9-Jan 3 8-9am $125 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. BYO drinking water and wear closed-toe shoes, please. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 145169-02 18+ Sa Nov 2 9am-12pm $15 Florida Friendly Yards Tour Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center

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