Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife is inviting students in grade school through high school to participate in Wild About Wildlife: A CCFW Youth Experience, a new educational and hands-on event designed to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.
The Saturday, December 6th event runs from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM. The Lee County Library is located at 921 SW 39th Terrace in Cape Coral.
This free program introduces students to the natural world of Southwest Florida through interactive activities, science experiments, and creative projects that make learning about wildlife fun and engaging. Participants will explore local plants, animals, and ecosystems while discovering ways to protect and appreciate our region’s environment.
Students will have the opportunity to:
- Meet and learn from environmental experts and educators
- Participate in live science demonstrations and experiments
- Engage in creative, hands-on activities focused on conservation and ecology
- Discover local wildlife through interactive exhibits
Exhibitors include:
- Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife (CCFW)
- Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW)
- Charlotte Harbor Environmental Center (CHEC)
- Cape Coral Wildlife Trust (CCWT)
- City of Cape Coral Environmental Recreation, offering wildlife demonstrations
- Cape Coral Environmental Services, highlighting native plants
- Cape Coral Garden Club, showcasing their butterfly garden
Special guests include a local high school science teacher leading a plant identification experiment, and Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) representatives demonstrating birding and wildlife identification tools.
Admission is free, but students must RSVP in advance to secure a spot. Reserve your space today at: http://ccfriendsofwildlife.org/events/2025/wild-about-wildlife/
