Wild About Wildlife. -COURTESY PHOTO
Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW) invites students in grade school through high school to participate in “Wild About Wildlife: A CCFW Youth Experience,” a new educational and hands-on event designed to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
This free program introduces students to the natural world of Southwest Florida through interactive activities, science experiments, and creative projects that make learning about wildlife fun and engaging. Participants will explore local plants, animals, and ecosystems while discovering ways to protect and appreciate our region’s environment.
Students will have the opportunity to:
Meet and learn from environmental experts and educators.
Participate in live science demonstrations and experiments.
Engage in creative, hands-on activities focused on conservation and ecology.
Discover local wildlife through interactive exhibits.
Exhibitors include:
Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW)
Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW)
Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC)
Cape Coral Wildlife Trust (CCWT)
City of Cape Coral Environmental Recreation, offering wildlife demonstrations
Cape Coral Environmental Services, highlighting native plants
Cape Coral Garden Club, showcasing their butterfly garden
Special guests include a local high school science teacher leading a plant identification experiment, and Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) representatives demonstrating birding and wildlife identification tools.
Admission is free
Location: Cape Coral – Lee County Library, 921 SW 39th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33914
Date & Time: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For more info: cfriendsofwildlife.org/events/2025/wild-about-wildlife/
Join CCFW for a morning of discovery, science, and fun — and get “Wild About Wildlife!”
About Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW):
Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to preserving and enhancing habitats for protected wildlife in Cape Coral. Through education, advocacy, and community outreach, CCFW promotes awareness and appreciation of the area’s unique wildlife and ecosystems. To learn more, donate, or explore membership and volunteer opportunities, visit ccfriendsofwildlife.org or call 239-980-2593.