Lovers Key State Park, is one of the most popular beaches in Lee County.
Lovers Key State Park, located at 8700 Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach, is offering the following programs this week:
Wednesday, Oct. 15
Program: Fishing Clinic
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Community Room (Welcome and Discovery Center)
Fee: Free with paid park entry
Instructors: Bob and Valerie (volunteers)
Description: Join park naturalists to learn more about fishing in Southwest Florida. You’ll discuss a variety of tackle and fresh bait rigs, discover the best places to drop a line at the park, and learn the rules and regulations for fishing in Southwest Florida.
Friday, Oct. 17
Program: Walk on the Wild Side
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Black Island Trail Head (Parking Lot #2)
Fee: Free with park entry fee
Instructor: Mitch (ranger)
Description: Join a park ranger for a guided hike along our Black Island Trail. Learn about the fascinating vegetation and wildlife that reside in our maritime hammock ecosystem, explore our native butterfly garden, and enjoy a little local history along the way. Closed-toe shoes, bug spray, and water bottles are highly recommended.
Saturday, Oct. 18
Program: Junior Ranger
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Community Room (Welcome and Discovery Center)
Fee: Free with park entry fee
Instructors: Mitch (Ranger)
Description: Join a park ranger for a Junior Ranger educational program and accompanying activity to 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.
Space is limited; reservations are required.
Tuesday, October. 21
Program: Munchin’ Manatees
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Classroom (Welcome and Discovery Center)
Fee: Free with park entry fee
Instructors: Sarah (Ranger)
Description: Join a park ranger for an interesting and informative lecture on our local, loveable manatees. Learn what these magnificent mammals are all about, and how you can help protect them. Please note, live manatees are not included in this lecture. Space is limited; reservations are required.
Saturday, Oct. 25
Program: Beach Cleanup
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: Mid-Beach Bridge (Beach Side)
Fee: Free
Instructor: Ranger Led
Description: Join a park ranger for a beach cleanup at North Beach. Enjoy a lovely hour on the beach as you do your part to keep our state park (and planet!) clean. Participants will record the types of trash they collect, and the findings will help inform park messaging. Gloves, trash bags, pickers, pencils, and data sheets will be provided.
For more information:
For program questions, call 239-707-6328 or email Ursula at Ursula.Gibbons@FloridaDEP.gov
TO SIGN UP: visit https://loverskey.eventbrite.com. and scroll until you find the desired event. Click on the event picture or title. You will be redirected to FOLKS Eventbrite. Fill out info on Eventbrite. Reservations are made on Eventbrite only.