Wet Walk "The Importance of Outdoor Environmental Education"
Schedule
Sat Sep 20 2025 at 09:00 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve | Fort Myers, FL
About this Event
Join Win Everham and Chad Evers for a guided interpretative walk and discussion about the importance of outdoor education. Outdoor environmental education is vital for fostering a deep connection between people and nature. It promotes hands-on learning experiences that help individuals understand ecological systems, develop critical thinking about environmental issues, and build a sense of responsibility for protecting the planet. By engaging with the natural world, learners gain practical skills, improve their mental and physical well-being, and are more likely to become environmentally conscious citizens.
Win, Professor, and Chad, Naturalists Program Facilitator, FGCU Department of Ecology & Environmental Studies
Physical Information
The walk will involve encounters with submerged roots and cypress knees. If you need assistance to walk, have trouble walking, or have poor balance, we advise skipping the wet walk. The water level may exceed four feet.
The participant(s) will be required to sign a waiver on the day of the event.
Member: a person who has an annual paid membership with the Friends Organization.
Become a member of the Friends of Six Mile Cypress to be eligible for a discounted ticket.
Students 18 and above will be offered a free one year Friends membership when participating in a wet walk.
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Where is it happening?
Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, 7751 Penzance Boulevard, Fort Myers, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 28.52 to USD 55.20
