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