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Friday, Oct. 29:
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Saturday, Oct. 30:
- Great Outdoor Adventure Day along the Great Calusa Blueway at Lover's Key State Park 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Kayak/canoe trade show, on-water demos, on-water classes, stand-up paddleboarding, guided mini-trips, children’s activities (Mote Marine Lab), live music, guided off-road cycling trips, guided beach walks, guided birding walks, geocaching session
- 8700 Estero Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 (239) 463-4588
- Visions of the Past Guided Walk at Matanzas Pass Preserve
- Stroll along the path at Matanzas Pass Preserve while narrative guides take you back to the early days of Estero Island. Travel back to the 1400s and hear how the Calusa Indians first occupied the area, visit the pirates of the 1500s and the 1800s when the Koreshans impact the area. Learn what the Early Settlers and Pioneers of the 1900s have to say as you enjoy your Visions of the Past! This FREE guide walk will be held every 30 minutes from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and is hosted by Lee County Parks & Recreation, the Friends of Matanzas Pass Preserve, Red Coconut RV Resort and the Estero Island Historical Society
- For more information or to make reservations, call 239-463-3764 or e-mail vlittle@leegov.com
- 199 Bay Road, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 (239) 707-1885
- Canoe & Kayak Magazine Paddle
- Meet and mingle with Canoe & Kayak magazine publisher Jim Marsh while exploring scenic San Carlos Bay
- Participants may win a year-long subscription to the magazine
- Depart San Carlos RV Resort and end at the Paddler's Reception at Bonita Bill's
- Bring your own boat
- Guiding provided by naturalist Brain Houston of Adventure Sea Kayak
- Signup details to come
- 18701 San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 239-466-3133
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Sunday, Oct. 31:
- Geocaching event with Adventures in Paradise / Port Sanibel Marina
- Paddlers’ Club Picnic at San Carlos RV Resort 2-6 p.m
- 2-4 p.m. classes/demo/speakers
- 4-6 p.m. cookout and live music
- Ticket information call 239-466-3133 or 800-525-7275
- Tickets purchased by Oct. 22 will be $12, after that date they will cost $19
- 18701 San Carlos Blvd, Fort Myers Beach, FL 33931 239-466-3133
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Monday, Nov. 1:
- Yellow Fever Creek club paddle with former Gulf Coast Backwater Paddlers and Lee County Parks & Recreation volunteers
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Thursday Nov. 4:
- Guided Tour of Matlacha Pass hosted by Cape Coral Parks & Recreation 9-11 a.m.
- Explore Matlacha Pass with an experienced guide and naturalist. Birds and aquatic creatures are abundant in the pass, so don’t miss this opportunity for a leisurely paddle while learning nature (16 yrs & up)
- $10 Bring your own kayak!
- **Due to limited space, advance registration is required** Call 239-549-4606
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Friday, Nov. 5:
- Guided Kayak Tour of Eco hosted by Cape Coral Parks & Recreation 9-11 a.m.
- Botany Bob will be your guide as you explore this unique mangrove forest located in beautiful Cape Coral. Paddlers see the park from a very different perspective. This route involves a portage. Check in 15 minutes prior to class start time at the Kayak Shack at Eco Preserve. Bring: drinking water, sunscreen, bug repellent, hat. Wear shoes that will get wet. You will get wet and probably dirty (12 yrs & up)
- $25 Includes kayak rental
- Bring your own kayak for $10
- **Due to limited space, advance registration is required** Call 239-549-4606
- East end of SE 23rd Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33990 (239) 549-4606
- Paddlers’ Reception at Angler’s Inn and sponsored Bert’s Bar, Matlacha 5:30-7 p.m.
- Happy hour food and drinks
- Donation gets you admission and a blueway wristband
- 11282 Matlacha Avenue, Matlacha, FL 33993 (239) 898-2121
- Nightwatcher's Guided Walk at Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve 7-9 p.m.
- Nurture your relationship with the Earth and its passengers as
you follow the Nightwatcher on his evening rounds of the Six
Mile Cypress Slough Preserve. Wear comfortable outdoor shoes/
clothing for both on/off the boardwalk trail exploration
- $5 per adult
- **Advance registration is required** Call 239-533-7440
- 7791 Penzance Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33966 (239) 533-7550
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Saturday, Nov. 6:
- Estuary Exploration Guided Kayak at Pine Island Historic Marker and Calusa Heritage Trail Randell Research Center 9 a.m.-noon
- The Calusa were once the most powerful people in all of South Florida. For many centuries these Native Americans built shell mounds, engineered canals and sustained tens of thousands of people from the fish and shellfish found in local estuaries. And, it was carefully crafted canoes that afforded their primary means of travel for exploration, trade and leisure. During this kayak trip, RRC staff member Cindy Bear will share information about the estuarine plants and animals critical to the Calusa and discuss how the remains of these organisms inform modern day archeologists. She will also share her on-the-water knowledge of the Pine Island segment of the Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail.
- **Pre-registration is required** Call 239-283-2157 or email Cindy at clbear@ufl.edu
- Bring Your Own Boat and Gear, Level of Difficulty: Intermediate
- $25 for RRC members, $30 for non-members
- 13810 Waterfront Drive, Pineland, FL 33945 (239) 283-2062
- Calusa Heritage Trail Guided Tour at Randell Research Center 10 a.m.-noon
- Meander the shell mounds and gaze over the estuary which sustained the Calusa people during this guided tour of the Calusa Heritage Trail at the Pineland Archeological Site. Learn what archeologists have uncovered about the culture and environment of these Native Americans who created beautifully crafted art works, engineered massive building projects, and inhabited the site for over 2,000 years.
- Comfortable walking shoes for uneven terrain is required. Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen are recommended.
- Suggested Donation: $7 adults, $5 senior citizens, $4 children
- 13810 Waterfront Drive, Pineland, FL 33945 (239) 283-2062
- Photo Contest Reception at Matlacha Community Park Noon-1:30 p.m.
- Presentation by outdoors photography speaker, painter and photo contest past winner Jeanette Chupack.
- Presentation by nature photographer Mark Renz
- 4577 Pine Island Road NW, Matlacha, FL 33993 (239) 229-7367
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Sunday, Nov. 7:
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