Lovers Key State Park program schedule for August
Lovers Key State Park has announced their program schedule for the month of August. Ticket fees include park entry. Space is limited, and advance ticket purchase is required.
To sign up, visit https://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 information on Eventbrite. Reservations are made on Eventbrite only.
Friday, Aug. 1
Program: Beach and Estuary Walk
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: South Beach
Fee: Free with park entry fee
Instructor: Mitch (ranger)
Description: Join a park ranger for a leisurely walk over the estuary and along the beach to discover the natural treasures of the Lovers Key shoreline. Learn about seashells, crustaceans, starfish, and other creatures that can be found in our waters. Participants should be prepared to spend time in the water.
Friday, Aug. 8
Program: Shorebird Stroll
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Location: South 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, behavior and nesting habits. We recommend bringing binoculars or spotting scope.
Friday, Aug. 15
Program: Walk on the Wild Side
Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Location: Black Island Trail Head (Parking Lot #2)
Fee: Free with park entry fee
Instructor: Mitch (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, explore our native butterfly garden, and enjoy a little local history along the way. Closed-toe shoes, bug spray, and water bottles are highly recommended.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Program: Jr Ranger Creature Feature
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.
Space is limited; reservations are required. For program questions, call 239-707-6328.
Lovers Key State Park is located at 8700 Estero Boulevard in Fort Myers Beach.