CCPR Activity Guide SUMMER 2024 final HR

GARDENING, NATURE WALKS, TALKS & TOURS

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

Nature & Science Home School Programs Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center Bring your children to Rotary Park to learn about the nature and natural history of Florida. Programs are geared toward a broad age group and include hands-on activities or projects. Participants should wear shoes and clothes appropriate for hiking and outdoor exploration. Section 01 - Burrowing Owls, Section 02- Gopher FEE 345614-01 4-15 M May 20 1-2:30pm $10 345614-02 4-15 M Aug 19 1-2:30pm $10 Rain Barrel Workshop Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center 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-gal- lon barrel for you to take home and put into practice. Advance registration and payment of $50 per barrel is required as a limited number of barrels are available. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 345162-01 16+ Sa Jul 27 10-11am $50 Come grow with us at the Rotary Community Garden! Tortoises. Advanced registration is required. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME 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.

Florida Friendly Landscaping Location: Rotary Park Environmental Center

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 3 1-3pm Free 345161-02 16+ F Jul 26 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. The cost is $40 per person or FEE 345569-S1 12-80 F May 3 10am-12pm $40 345569-T1 12-80 F May 3 10am-12pm $80 345569-S2 12-80 F Aug 9 10am-12pm $40 345569-T2 12-80 F Aug 9 10am-12pm $80 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 registra- tion is required. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME FEE 345513-01 16+ W May 15 9-10:30am $10 bring your own kayak for $15 per person. ACTIVITY CODE AGE DAY DATES TIME

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

Gardening, Nature Walks, Talks & Tours

Saturday, July 27 • 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 SELECT ION. For more information, call Rotary Park at 239-549-4606.

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