Field Trips

The Friends organization is thrilled to offer guided field trips as part of the membership benefits. These trips are designed to enhance members’ experience and provide an opportunity to explore new places, learn from knowledgeable guides, and connect with other members who share environmental interests.

Become a member and take advantage of this benefit. You will not only discover new places, you will also create lasting memories with fellow members.

Mark the date(s) and check our field trip webpage to stay informed on newly organized trips. Number of participants is limited to 15, unless otherwise noted.

REGISTRATION OPENS TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE DATE OF THE FIELD TRIP.

 

PREVIOUS FRIENDS FIELD TRIPS

2023

January - “Snake Walk” - Six Mile Cypress Preserve North
Guide: Rick Bauer, Supervisor, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

February - “Discover Hickey’s Creek” - Hickey’s Creek Mitigation Park
Guide:  Mickey Miller

February - FGCU Water School

March - Kayak Trip at Big Cypress Preserve

March - “Invasive Species” - Morgan Hill
Guide:  Rick Bauer, Supervisor, Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve

April - “Mushrooms” - Caloosahatchee Creeks Regional Park
Guide:  David Outerbridge, Director, IFAS Extension Lee County

May - “Swallow-tailed Kites” - CREW Cypress Dome
Guide:  Angel Kelley, Education Coordinator

June - Lee County Emergency Operations Center
Guide:  Kathy Cahill, Emergency Management Coordinator

July - “Mushrooms - the Return” - Caloosahatchee Creeks Regional Park
Guide: David Outerbridge, Director, IFAS Extension Lee County

August - Lee County Mosquito Control

September - “Butterfly Gardening” - Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve
Presenter:  Donna Cressman

October - “Bird Migration” - Lakes Regional Park
Guide:  Dr. Jose Padilla-Lopez, Lee County Bird Patrol

November - ECHO Global Farm Tour

December - “Shorebirds”- Bunche Beach Preserve
Guide:  Robin Serne, Shorebird Biologist & SWFL Audubon Shorebird Steward

December - “Tram Ride and Swamp Walk” - Fakahatchee Strand State Park
Guides:  Ginny and Andy Skok