Lovers Key State Park delights visitors with its views. -KELLY J FARRELL / FLORIDA WEEKLY
Friday, Aug. 7
Program: Shell Walk
Time: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location: Mid-Beach
Fee: Free with park entry fee
Instructor: Mitch (Ranger)
Description: Join a park ranger for a shelling trip along the Lovers Key shoreline. Learn the names of the seashells, fun facts about the creatures who craft them, and the shelling regulations that help protect these iconic Florida treasures.
Friday, Aug. 14
Program: Shorebird Stroll
Time: 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location: Mid-Beach
Fee: Free with park entry fee
Instructor: Mitch (Ranger)
Description: Take a guided walk down the shoreline and discover birds that call the beach at Lovers Key home. Learn how to identify these birds while learning their diet, behavioral and nesting habits.
Saturday, Aug. 15
Program: Junior Ranger
Time: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Location: Community Room (Welcome and Discovery Center)
Fee: Free with park entry fee
Instructors: Mitch (Ranger)
Description: Explore the four components of the Junior Ranger program: natural resources, cultural resources, recreation, and service. Participants will be eligible for Junior Ranger passport stamps with the successful completion of each component.
Friday Aug. 21
Program: Beach and Estuary Walk
Time: 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Mid-Beach
Fee: Free with paid park entry fee
Instructor: Mitch (ranger)
Description: Walk over the estuary and along the beach to discover the Lovers Key shoreline. Learn about seashells, crustaceans, starfish, and other creatures that can be found in the water. Be prepared to spend time in the water.
Saturday, Aug. 29
Program: Beach Cleanup
Time: 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Location: Mid-Beach Bridge (Beach Side)
Fee: Free
Instructor: Ranger/Volunteer Led
Description: Join a beach cleanup at Mid-Beach. Enjoy a lovely hour on the beach as you do your part to keep the state park and planet clean. Record the types of trash collected, and the findings inform park messaging. Gloves, trash bags, pickers, pencils, and data sheets will be provided.
Questions on programs at Lovers Key State Park, 8700 Estero Blvd., can be answered by calling 239-808-8328.
Lovers Key State Park is at 8700 Estero Blvd, near Fort Myers Beach past Big Carlos Pass Bonita Springs. To sign up visit loverskey.eventbrite.com. Reservations are made on Eventbrite only. For program questions, call 239-808-8328.