Lovers Key State Park will present weekly programs on park history and wildlife throughout the month of April. Space is limited for all events and reservations may be required. Here’s the full roster of what’s happening in the month of April.
Friday, April 4th at 9:00 a.m.
Miniature Painting on Shells Painting Class
Program is $59 includes park entry fee
Join Artist-in-Residence Jenny M. Licht for a Miniature Painting on Shells Class at Lovers Key State Park. With Jenny’s help, you will transform shells into beautiful works of art.
Friday, April 4th at 10:00 a.m.
Beach and Estuary Walk
Program is free with paid park entry
Join a park ranger for a leisurely hike along the beach and estuary shorelines of Lovers Key. Discover the natural beauty of both ecosystems as you encounter the seashells, crustaceans, birds, and other creatures that reside amongst these waterways. Space is limited; reservations are required.
Friday, April 11th at 10:00 a.m.
Seashell Walk
Program is free with paid park entry
Join a park ranger for a relaxing hike along the Lovers Key shoreline. Learn the names of the seashells that wash ashore at the park, fun facts about the creatures who craft them, and the shelling regulations that help protect these iconic Florida treasures. Space is limited; reservations are required.
Wednesday, April 16th at 10:00 a.m.
Fishing Clinic
Program is free with paid park entry.
Join two park naturalists to learn more about fishing in Southwest Florida. You’ll discuss a variety of tackle and fresh bait rigs, discover the best places to drop a line at the park, and learn the rules and regulations for fishing in Southwest Florida.
Space is limited; reservations are required.
Thursday, April 17th at 6:30 p.m.
Speaker Series
The Power of Conservation in Coastal Southwest Florida
Program is $25 includes park entry fee
For nearly four decades, the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed or CREW, has brought together public and private entities to protect some of the last remaining natural habitats in Southwest Florida. Join Dr. Lucius for a powerful discussion of the impact of conservation on our region’s natural beauty.
Friday, April 18th at 10:00 a.m.
Walk on the Wild Side
Program is free with paid park entry
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, sunscreen, bug spray, and water bottles are highly recommended. Space is limited; reservations are required.
Saturday, April 19th at 10:00 a.m.
Junior Ranger Creature Feature
Program is free with paid park entry.
Join park staff for a Junior Ranger educational program and accompanying activity. Each day will explore one of the four components of the Florida Park Service’s Junior Ranger program: natural resources, cultural resources, recreation, and service. Participants will be eligible for Junior Ranger passport stamps with the successful completion of the program.
Space is limited; reservations are required.
