Lovers Key State Park Ranger Programs

• RANGER GUIDED PROGRAMS
  Every Friday at 10AM. Programs include "Walk on the Wild Side" guided hike, birding for beginners, Black Island bike tour, fishing and castnetting clinics, butterfly and gardening programs, Meet the Naturalist, and shelling walks. Contact the park for this month's schedule.
  Call (239) 463-4588 for more details.
• SPECIAL TOURS AND PROGRAMS
  Ongoing Group tours and programs are available upon advance request. Explore the many wonders of Lovers Key with a park ranger or naturalist. For more information, contact the park office.
  Call (239) 463-4588 for more details.
• GUIDED KAYAK TOURS
  Mondays, Wednesdays, & Saturdays10 AM The tour fee is $45 per person and includes kayak rental for the tour time. Join a naturalist for a two-hour eco-tour. Reservations should be made at (239) 314-0110
  Call (239) 463-4588 for more details.
• ECO-TOURS AND BACKWATER FISHING TOURS
  Explore Estero Bay where dolphins and birds are abundant. Backwater fishing: Wednesdays & Saturdays, 8:15AM. $50 Adults / $40 Children under 12. Dolphin-watching boat tours: Tuesday s, Thursdays, & Saturdays 5:15PM. $25 Adults / $15 Children under 12. Sunday morning shelling cruise: Sundays, 8:15AM. Adults $25 / $15 for Children under 12.
  Call (239) 314-0110 for more details.
• SPECIAL YOUTH PROGRAM
  Ongoing Hey Kids! Come on out to the beach and take part in the Junior Ranger Program! This fun activity will take you to different areas of the park to seek out the information and explore each area. Upon completion, simply turn in your paper work to the ranger station and receive the Junior Ranger badge and certificate. This program is designed for the adventurous 6 to 12 year old. Lovers Key Junior Ranger program is available 7 days a week. This is a self-guided program for parents and their children. The paperwork can be picked up at the ranger station.
  Call 239-463-4588 for more details.
• BEACH WALK AND ESTUARY TOUR
  Every Tuesday at 10am Join a Park Naturalist for a 1-mile walk through the estuary and to the beach to learn about the importance of coastal vegetation, the diversity of life in the estuary, and the shells and other treasures that wash ashore on our beach. Call the park to register for this program.
  Call 239-463-4588 for more details.