Come visit the Friends store online

FRIENDS CORNER

NOW ONLINE

     Purchase T-shirts, hats and visors with the Friends of the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Logo.  The Friends online store is now open for business.

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     All of the proceeds from the purchases at the website are for the support for programs and exhibits at the Interpretive Center and support of the Lee County Florida Parks and Recreation staff at the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve in Fort Myers, Florida. 

Wetwalks coming in August - Dates and times TBA

Welcome to the web site of the Friends of Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve in Fort Myers, Florida.  We are a not-for-profit advocacy and support organization committed to preserving, protecting and promoting Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve for future generations (Read our mission statement.)  Please explore our site to learn about the slough (Pronounced: sloo) and to find ways to be a part of its preservation. The Boardwalk open from dawn to dusk 7 Days a week. The Interpretive Center at the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve Front Desk: 239-533-7550 open: Tuesday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. closed on Mondays Directions 7751 Penzance Blvd., Fort Myers, Florida Exit #131 off I-75 Take Daniels Parkway west Turn right (north) on Six Mile Cypress Parkway 1.5 miles north on the right For a map, click here GENERAL INFORMATION Parking Fee You do not have to pay for admittance to the park. However, your vehicle parking fee of $1 an hour or a maximum of $5.00 per stay is used for maintenance and programming for the preserve. Guided Walk Schedule January-March: Daily - 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. May-October: Wednesdays only - 9:30 a.m. April, November and December: Daily - 9:30 a.m. Since it takes at least one hour to enjoy the trail, there is no entry one hour prior to the closing times listed above. Please Note! Smoking, fishing, jogging, pets, bikes and roller blades are not permitted along the trail. The Interpretive Center is now open for visitors.  This building is Lee County’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building.  The building is a result of a lot of hard work, dedication and commitment from an entire community and the partnerships that have been formed.  Please visit to see our “green” building and learn what it means to be “green.” To get a closer look at the Interpretive Center and its construction visit Lee County's Parks & Recreation page dedicated to the green building.   2013 annual photo contest. View all winning photographs 2013 First Place - Animal Category Photographer - Dick Burwell --------------------------------------------------------- 2012-2013 Annual Meeting Report as presented at our 3/27/13 meeting ------------------------------------------------ Connections (our newsletter) To view the Spring 2013 edition of our Connections newsletter, click here. (.pdf 931 Kb) View our newsletter page for past issues. ------------------------------------------------ “ROCK ON” In the Slough Garden click photo for close up view      The Friends are launching a unique fund raising project to support the educational programs and materials for the Slough.     The Friends are offering the opportunity to purchase one or more beautiful natural river stones (approx. 11” – 15” in size).        The stones may be engraved with a name, favorite saying, peaceful thought, or remembrance.  Each stone can accommodate up to 25 characters.  The stones will be placed along the center garden walkways near the main parking lot.  The Rock committee anticipates that the stones will last for many years.  What a great way to own your personal pathway marker in the Slough!      The stones are available at $250 each.  Please contact Terri Krass, tkrass @embarqmail.com or Steve Tutko, swampscreamer@aol.com for an order form or call the Friends at (239) 533-7557. ------------------------------------------------ Wanted!  Volunteers to help with the Adopt a Highway trash pickup every third Saturday of the month.    Meet at the boardwalk parking lot at 9:00 AM for a fun time helping keep Six Mile Cypress Parkway cleaner!