The Marco eagles have landed
Sanctuary park provides perfect setting for viewing
Once again, Paleo and Calusa (dubbed last May by Tommy Barfield fifth grade students) have two new eaglets in their nest. The first egg hatched on Jan. 18 and the second on Jan. 21. Full Story
Plant society has Garden dinner plans
The Naples chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society holds its annual banquet beginning at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at the Naples Botanical Garden. Guest speaker Loran Anderson, professor emeritus of biological science and former curator of the Godfrey Herbarium at Florida State University, will discuss “What is a Flower? (Gestalt Strategies Plants Employ).” Full Story
Learn how to ‘Grow Green’ from local pros
North Naples United Methodist Church presents its second annual “Grow Green” workshop on Friday and Saturday, March 30-31 at the church at 6000 Goodlette Frank Road. “Grow Green” is sponsored by the University of Florida Extension Service, Inyoni Farms, Frank Oakes of Food & Thought, American Farms, Driftwood Garden Center and the Organic Farm at Eden. Full Story
Discover Clam pass with a Conservancy guide
Volunteers with the Conservancy of Southwest Florida take visitors on free, guided nature walks at Clam Pass beginning at 9 a.m. Monday through Saturday.
Meet at the tram stop at the end of the parking lot at Clam Pass County Park, at the end of Seagate Drive next to the Waldorf Astoria, Naples, for a walk along the boardwalk to the beach. Full Story
From sea to summit, tour involves paddling, hiking
Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve and Up a Creek Kayak Tours team up to present a boat-assisted “Sea-to-Summit Kayak Tour” with a hike to one of the highest points in Collier County. Full Story
Landscape gardening workshops continue
Horticulturist Rege Malong presents “Turn Your Garden into a Lush Tropical Landscape” when the Collier County Extension Office of the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agriculture Sciences continues its series of gardening workshops from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 1, at Unity of Naples Church, 2000 Unity Way. Full Story
Conservancy celebrates its Good Fortune II
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida has launched the Good Fortune II, a new 45-passenger pontoon boat that takes passengers on eco-cruises through Rookery Bay. Three narrated cruises are offered daily and the boat is available for private charters.
A ceremonial launch and christening took place Feb. 16 at the Good Fortune dock off of Shell Island Road. Full Story
Grab your helmet and head out on a bike ride
The Naples Pathways Coalition encourages local bicyclists to sign up for the following rides:
¦ The Police Unity Tour Junior Duathlon for ages 7-14: Set for 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Vineyards Community Park, the race consists of a ¼-mile run, 1-mile bike ride and another ¼-mile run for ages 7-10; and a ½-mile run, 2-mile bike ride and another ½-mile run for ages 11-14. Full Story
Paddleboarders will make a splash on Naples Bay
The third annual Stand Up Paddleboard Luau Races to benefit Special Olympics Collier County will make a splash from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at Bayfront on Naples Bay. Full Story
Clinic caters to lady anglers
“Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing,” a weekend workshop held with support from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, takes place in Naples Friday-Sunday, March 16-18. Activities are based at Naples Harbour Yacht Club; accommodations for out-of-town attendees are at Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites. Full Story
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