Guided Walk: CREW Bird Rookery Swamp (Wednesday)

Schedule

Wed Nov 06 2024 at 09:00 am to Wed Apr 30 2025 at 11:30 am

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Location

Bird Rookery Swamp | Naples, FL

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Come walk with us! Join us for a guided 2.5 hour walk of Bird Rookery Swamp and learn the secrets of this special place.
About this Event

Explore one of our area's most famous hiking trails with our experienced guides for an entertaining and informative dive into the history, flora, and fauna of CREW Bird Rookery Swamp! This is a great opportunity to get to know this trail for the first time, or hundredth time, as each tour is a little different under the direction of our talented guides. These walks are offered from 9:00 am - 11:30 am on Wednesdays and Third Saturdays from November through April.

The CREW Bird Rookery Swamp trail is part of the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed (owned by the South Florida Water Management District). It includes a 1500 ft. boardwalk and nearly 12-miles of raised trails on old railroad trams. The cypress/maple swamp is home to wading birds, owls, deer, bear, panther, bobcat, limpkins and much more.

Time: 9:00am - 11:30am Please arrive a little early, so that everyone is set to start at 9 AM.

Distance & Difficulty: ~2.5 miles at a leisurely pace across mostly level but unpaved ground, Difficulty: 2 / 5, may be some muddy but mostly avoidable areas on the trail.

What to Wear and Bring:

  • Dress appropriately. We suggest: long pants, durable close-toed shoes, and hat.
  • Wear or bring sunglasses, sunscreen, and bug spray.
  • Hiking accessories, like walking stick, binoculars, camera equipment, flora and fauna guide books are optional but welcome.
  • Bring plenty of water or re-hydration drink & snacks.

Rain or Shine we'll be there. Only canceled due to inclement weather, such as thunderstorms.

If you cannot attend the hike, please email To request a cancellation please contact us at least 48 hours before the walk is scheduled.

L ocation: Bird Rookery Swamp -1295 Shady Hollow Boulevard, Naples, FL 34120. Meet at the trailhead at the main parking lot.

Donations/Membership

Become a CREW Member and get a discount on your ticket TODAY. Non-members may join CREW and become eligible to take advantage of the member discount for all workshops by going to http://www.crewtrust.org/become-a-member/ or by calling 239-657-2253.

Donations to the CREW Trust are greatly appreciated on the day of the hike or online at http://www.crewtrust.org.

Other Questions

Please contact us at [email protected] or 239-657-2253.


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Bird Rookery Swamp, 1295 Shady Hollow Boulevard West, Naples, United States

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USD 7.18 to USD 12.51

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