{"id":2081,"date":"2025-10-14T10:36:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T10:36:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/2081\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T10:36:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T10:36:09","slug":"lovers-key-state-park-programs-in-october-fort-myers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/2081\/","title":{"rendered":"Lover\u2019s Key State Park programs in October – FORT MYERS"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Lovers Key State Park, is one of the most popular beaches in Lee County.<\/p>\n


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Lovers Key State Park, located at 8700 Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach, is offering the following programs this week:<\/p>\n

Wednesday, Oct. 15<\/p>\n

Program:\u00a0Fishing Clinic<\/p>\n

Time:\u00a010:00 a.m. \u2013 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0Community Room (Welcome and Discovery Center)<\/p>\n

Fee:\u00a0Free with paid park entry<\/p>\n

Instructors:\u00a0Bob and Valerie (volunteers)<\/p>\n

Description:\u00a0Join park naturalists to learn more about fishing in Southwest Florida. You\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n

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Friday, Oct. 17<\/p>\n

Program:\u00a0Walk on the Wild Side<\/p>\n

Time:\u00a09:00 a.m. \u2013 10:30 a.m.<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0Black Island Trail Head (Parking Lot #2)<\/p>\n

Fee:\u00a0Free with park entry fee<\/p>\n

Instructor:\u00a0Mitch (ranger)<\/p>\n

Description:\u00a0Join 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\u00a0recommended.<\/p>\n

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Saturday, Oct. 18<\/p>\n

Program:\u00a0Junior Ranger<\/p>\n

Time:\u00a010:00 a.m. \u2013 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0Community Room (Welcome and Discovery Center)<\/p>\n

Fee:\u00a0Free with park entry fee<\/p>\n

Instructors:\u00a0Mitch (Ranger)<\/p>\n

Description:\u00a0Join 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.<\/p>\n

Space is limited; reservations are required.<\/p>\n

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Tuesday, October. 21<\/p>\n

Program:\u00a0Munchin\u2019 Manatees<\/p>\n

Time:\u00a010:00 a.m. \u2013 11:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0Classroom (Welcome and Discovery Center)<\/p>\n

Fee:\u00a0Free with park entry fee<\/p>\n

Instructors:\u00a0Sarah (Ranger)<\/p>\n

Description:\u00a0Join 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.<\/p>\n

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Saturday, Oct. 25<\/p>\n

Program:\u00a0Beach Cleanup<\/p>\n

Time:\u00a09:00 a.m. \u2013 10:00 a.m.<\/p>\n

Location:\u00a0Mid-Beach Bridge (Beach Side)<\/p>\n

Fee:\u00a0Free<\/p>\n

Instructor:\u00a0Ranger Led<\/p>\n

Description:\u00a0Join 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.<\/p>\n

For more information:<\/p>\n

For program questions, call 239-707-6328 or email Ursula at Ursula.Gibbons@FloridaDEP.gov<\/p>\n

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TO SIGN UP:\u00a0visit\u00a0https:\/\/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\u00a0only.<\/p>\n


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