County parks: Free spring shoreline walks
Bunche Beach Preserve
Low Tide Loafing at Sunset
Join a volunteer naturalist and leisurely explore the mud flats to see what mysteries the low tide uncovers while enjoying a beautiful Florida sunset as well! Wear shoes that can get wet, don’t forget your camera, water and bug spray. Days and times will vary depending on the tides. Walks are about one hour in length. Bunche Beach is located at 18201 John Morris Road in Fort Myers.
Matanzas Pass Preserve
Mangrove Walk
When was the last time you walked through a maritime hammock or a mangrove forest with the bay lapping at your feet – join us and learn about the diverse plant communities including the maritime oak hammock, transitional wetlands and mangrove forest. Walks meet every Thursday at the entrance to Matanzas Pass Preserve. Walks begin at 9:30 a.m. and last approximately 1 1/2 hours. This is a free walk with limited free parking. Matanzas Pass preserve is located at 199 Bay Road.
Bowditch Point Preserve
Barrier Islands Guided Walk at Bowditch
Do gopher tortoises like to swim, why are plants important to the beach and what is a barrier island? Learn the answers to these questions and more while exploring the beach front tropical communities and all their inhabitants! Walks meet every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. and last approximately 1 1/2 hours. Walks take place at Bowditch Point Preserve from now through March. This walk is free but a fee for parking is required. Bowditch Point Park is located at 50 Estero Blvd.
For more dates and times call 463-3764 or visit Web site at www.leeparks.org. Group guided tours for any of the shoreline walks are available upon request by calling 229-7356.
County parks: Free spring shoreline walks
Bunche Beach Preserve
Low Tide Loafing at Sunset
Join a volunteer naturalist and leisurely explore the mud flats to see what mysteries the low tide uncovers while enjoying a beautiful Florida sunset as well! Wear shoes that can get wet, don’t forget your camera, water and bug spray. Days and times will vary depending on the tides. The next walk is scheduled for April 12, at 6:30 p.m. Walks are about one hour in length. Bunche Beach is located at 18201 John Morris Road in Fort Myers.
Matanzas Pass Preserve
Mangrove Walk
When was the last time you walked through a maritime hammock or a mangrove forest with the bay lapping at your feet – join us and learn about the diverse plant communities including the maritime oak hammock, transitional wetlands and mangrove forest. Walks meet every Thursday at the entrance to Matanzas Pass Preserve. Walks begin at 9:30 a.m. and last approximately 1 1/2 hours. This is a free walk with limited free parking. Matanzas Pass preserve is located at 199 Bay Road.
Bowditch Point Preserve
Barrier Islands Guided Walk at Bowditch
Do gopher tortoises like to swim, why are plants important to the beach and what is a barrier island? Learn the answers to these questions and more while exploring the beach front tropical communities and all their inhabitants! Walks meet every Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. and last approximately 1 1/2 hours. Walks take place at Bowditch Point Preserve from now through March. This walk is free but a fee for parking is required. Bowditch Point Park is located at 50 Estero Blvd.
For more dates and times call 463-3764 or visit Web site at www.leeparks.org. Group guided tours for any of the shoreline walks are available upon request by calling 229-7356.