Friends of Matanzas Pass Preserve hold annual meeting
The Friends of Matanzas Pass will hold an annual meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 9, at the Bay Oaks Recreational Center at 5 p.m. Refreshments will be served and, following a short business meeting, Roger Clark, Land Stewardship/Coastal Areas Manager for Lee County Department of Parks & Recreation, will speak on Matanzas Pass Preserve the Past, Present and Future.
The Friends is an independent volunteer organization that works with Lee County Department of Parks and Recreation for the maintenance and preservation of the Matanzas Pass Preserve. The mission of the group, “dedication to the preservation, protection and enhancement of the natural and fragile beauty of the Preserve; creation of a legacy for future generations” tells it all. Many hours of volunteer work have helped ensure and enhance the natural beauty of the preserve.
If you haven’t visited the preserve, which is just a little off the beaten track, you’ll find it has much to offer. Fewer than .2 miles from Estero Blvd. you’ll discover peace, quiet, and lots of nature. A 1.25 mile trail, just past the newly historically certified Historic Cottage, includes trails and boardwalk to help you enjoy the view of Estero Bay and discover 60 acres of unsurpassed natural habitat.
To review the volunteer opportunities and to find out more about joining the Friends, visit the website: friendsofmatanzaspasspreserve.org.
Come to the meeting; become informed; become involved, become a Friend!