Lovers Key State Park Programs
Lovers Key State Park, located at 8700 Estero Boulevard on Fort Myers Beach, is offering the following upcoming programs:
Friday, May 1
Program: Shell Walk
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Mid-beach
Fee: Free with park entry fee
Instructor: Mitch (Ranger)
Description: Join a park ranger for a shelling trip along the Lovers Key shoreline. Learn the names of the seashells you find on your walk, fun facts about the creatures who craft them, and the shelling regulations that help protect these iconic Florida treasures. Registration is required, please visit https://loverskey.eventbrite.com
Sunday, May 3
Program: Yoga by the Sea
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Location: Mid-beach
Fee: $30 includes park entry fee
Instructor: Shannon
Description: Start your Sunday morning with Yoga by the Sea — a gentle beachside practice blending meditation and mindful flow. Experience the healing power of self-forgiveness through movement and breath, surrounded by the natural beauty of Florida’s gulf coast. This heart-opening class is designed to leave you lighter, calmer, and more connected to yourself. Registration is required, please visit https://loverskey.eventbrite.com
Friday, May 8
Program: Shorebird Stroll
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: Mid-Beach
Fee: Free with park entry fee
Instructor: Mitch (Ranger)
Description: Join a park ranger on a guided walk down the shoreline and discover some of the birds that call the beach here at Lovers Key home. Learn helpful tips about how to identify these challenging birds while learning their diet, behavioral and nesting habits. Registration is required, please visit https://loverskey.eventbrite.com
Friday, May 15
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: Ethan (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 and enjoy a little local history along the way. Closed-toe shoes, bug spray, and water bottles are highly recommended. Registration is required, please visit https://loverskey.eventbrite.com
Saturday, May 16
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.
Registration is required, please visit https://loverskey.eventbrite.com