Lovers Key State Park will present weekly programs on park history and wildlife throughout the month of September 2025. All programs will take place at Lovers Key State Park. Space is limited for all events so reservations are required HERE.
The park offers many recreational opportunities for visitors with disabilities. For accommodations assistance, please contact the park office at 239-707-6328.
Here is the complete September 2025 schedule with all the details you need to attend an event:
9/5 Friday
Program:Â Beach and Estuary Walk
Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Location:Â Mid-Beach
Fee:Â Free with paid park entry fee
Instructor:Â 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.
9/12 Friday
Program:Â Shorebird Stroll
Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Location:Â Mid-Beach
Fee:Â
Free with park entry fee
Instructor:Â Mitch (Ranger)
Description:Â 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.
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9/19 Friday
Program:Â Walk on the Wild Side
Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Location:Â Black Island Trail Head (Parking Lot #2)
Fee:Â Free with park entry fee
Instructor:Â 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.
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9/20 Saturday
Program:Â Junior Ranger
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location:Â Community Room (Welcome and Discovery Center)
Fee:Â Free with park entry fee
Instructors:Â Mitch (Ranger)
Description:Â 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.
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9/23 Tuesday
Program: Munchin’ Manatees
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location:Â Classroom (Welcome and Discovery Center)
Fee:Â Free with park entry fee
Instructors:Â Mitch (Ranger)
Description:Â Join a park ranger for an interesting and informative lecture on our local, loveable manatees. Learn what these magnificent mammals are all about, and how you can help protect them. Please note, live manatees are not included in this lecture. Space is limited; reservations are required.
9/27 Saturday
Program:Â Beach Cleanup: South Beach Bridge Tram Stop
Time: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Location:Â Mid-Beach Bridge (Beach Side)
Fee:Â Free
Instructor:Â Ranger Led
Description:Â Join a park ranger for a beach cleanup at North Beach. Enjoy a lovely hour on the beach as you do your part to keep our state park (and planet!) clean. Participants will record the types of trash they collect, and the findings will help inform park messaging. Gloves, trash bags, pickers, pencils, and data sheets will be provided.
