Special Events for Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park

• INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN-UP DAY
  Date: Saturday, September 19, 2009 – 8:00 AM to 12 Noon
  Description: Volunteer for the largest one-day coastal clean-up in the world. Walk the beach, picnic areas, maritime hammock, and mangrove edges. Boats, canoes and kayaks are welcome to salvage fishing gear in the back bays. Divers are welcome to clean off the hard bottom reef. The park is located just north of Naples on the Gulf of Mexico. Take I-75 to exit 111, go west 6 miles to the park entrance. Should you need assistance to enable your participation, please contact the park office in advance – Pre-registration is suggested.
  Fees: No entrance fee to park.
  Contact: Carolyn Shaw – 239-597-6196
  

Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park Ranger Programs

• SEA TURTLE PROGRAM
  Wednedays, July 1,8,15,22 and 29,2009 – 9:30 AM
  Curious about Florida’s hard shelled ancient mariners? Join a Ranger for a SEA TURTLE presentation to hear about their worldly travels, trials and stages of life. Call for reservations at 239-597-6196. The only fee is the park entrance fee. Should you need assistance to enable your participation, please contact the park office in advance.
  Call 239-597-6196 for more details.
• MAMMALS OF THE PARK
  July 3, 2009 – 9:30 AM
  Interact with a Ranger during a discussion about the different mammals found in the park, past, present and future. Call for reservations at 239-597-6196. The only fee is the park entrance fee. Should you need assistance to enable your participation, please contact the park office in advance.
  Call 239-597-6196 for more details.
• CASTNETTING
  July 10, 2009 – 9:30 AM
  Become a self-sufficient fisherman by catching your own bait! Learn the basic techniques of CASTNETTING from a Ranger. Come get your feet wet. Fun for the whole family. Bring sunscreen and a willingness to participate. If you need special assistance, please call the park in advance. Call for reservations at 239-597-6196.
  Call 239-597-6196 for more details.
• NATIVE PLANT WALK
  July 17, 2009 – 9:30 AM
  Join a Ranger for a plant walk to explore a barrier island. Learn more about the Maritime Hammock plants, how they protect us, and what we can all do to protect them. Discover special adaptations plants must have to survive on the beach, across the dunes and through cool, shaded hammock areas. If you need special assistance, please call the park in advance.
  Call 239-597-6196 for more details.
• MANGROVE WALK
  July 24, 2009 – 9:30 AM
  Join a Park Ranger to learn about Florida’s special trees. Discover the importance of the mangrove forest ecology. The only fee is the park entrance fee. Call for reservations at 239-597-6196. Should you need assistance to enable your participation, please contact the park office in advance.
  
  Call 239-597-6196 for more details.
• BEACHCOMBING
  July 31, 2009 – 9:30 AM
  Join a Park Ranger for a walk discovering beach treasures. Learn about sea shells, sea creatures and tidal movement. This a great interactive event. Call for reservations at 239-597-6196. The only fee is the park entrance fee. Should you need assistance to enable your participation, please contact the park office in advance.
  Call 239-597-6196 for more details.