Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve Wading Trip

Schedule

Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 02 May, 2026 at 11:30 am

UTC-05:00

Location

Big Hickory Island | Bonita Springs, FL

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Come explore Florida’s Aquatic Preserves with a wading trip in Estero Bay !
About this Event

Discover first-hand why estuaries are known as “the cradles of the ocean” and take a refreshing journey into the waters of Estero Bay. Wade into mudflats and seagrass beds at low tide to find many of the plants and animals that call this estuary home. Special nets will be provided for participants to collect fish, shrimp, crabs, snails and other organisms. Participants will have the chance to take a closer look at these fascinating creatures with magnifiers and learn how each living creature plays an important role in the ecosystem.


Participants must wear closed-toe shoes (Please note that shoes worn will get wet and muddy, so old tennis shoes or diving booties are the recommended footwear).


Wear a swimsuit or shorts.


Recommended items to bring include a reusable water bottle, snack, towel, coral-friendly sunscreen and a dry change of clothes.


For additional information, call 239-530-1003.

Planned dates for wading trips:

Saturday, February 21st at 12:00

Wednesday, March 4th at 11:30

Thursday, March 26th at 10:30

Wednesday, April 8th at 10:00

Thursday, April 23rd at 10:30

Saturday, May 2nd at 10:00



Have family fun while

learning about the unique southwest Florida estuaries

HOW TO SIGN UP:

Register and schedule your

Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve Wading Trip here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/estero-bay-aquatic-preserve-wading-trip-tickets-1216646254699?aff=oddtdtcreator

WHERE TO MEET:

Bayside of Big Hickory Island just south of the New Pass bridge,

south of Lovers Key State Park,

Bonita Springs, FL 34135


Phone: 239-530-1003


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Where is it happening?

Big Hickory Island, Estero Blvd, Bonita Springs, United States

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