2009 Florida Panther Week Events
You can do your part to support Panther Week! Please help us advertise this event at a location near you! Print out copies of the Panther Week Events Brochure [pdf] or Panther Week Events Flyer [pdf]!
March 14, Sat. |
St. Patty's Day Parade Downtown Naples | 9am – 11am |
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The Friends of Florida Panther Refuge will be spreading good cheer about Panthers! |
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March 14, Sat. |
Community Conservation Celebration at Frank Mackle Park | 9am – 2pm |
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Spend a fun day on Marco Island with educational exhibits and activities! Over 30 organizations/vendors participating! No reservations needed. |
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March 15, Sun. |
Save the Panther Week Kick-off at the Naples Zoo | 9:30am – 4pm |
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Join us at the zoo with educational exhibits; ask Panther Biologists questions and other activities! Organizations that are uniting to protect the Panthers will be there: US Fish and Wildlife Service, Ecological Services, Friends of the Florida Panther Refuge, Picayune State Forest, FL Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, "CatFight!" and Defenders of Wildlife! http://napleszoo.com/ for more information. |
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@ Naples Zoo |
Florida Panther Education: Join the Team! | 2pm – 3pm |
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Come join a growing movement to increase Florida Panther Awareness into schools and clubs. The Friends of Florida Panther Refuge will help train & coordinate our local activities! RSVP: 239-353-8442 x 239 or email: events@floridapanther.org. |
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March 16, Mon. |
Swamp Walk at the Fakahatchee, with Mike Owen --*FULL* | 1pm – 4pm |
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Explore the "Amazon of Southwest Florida" with Mike as he shares his passion for the Fakahatchee & will open your senses to a whole new world! RSVP Between 10am - 2pm March 9-15 by calling 239-353-8442 x 239 or email: events@floridapanther.org. |
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March 17, Tues. |
Naples Preserve hosts a Panther Presentation | 11am & 3:30pm |
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The talk starts at 11am, followed by a free lunch! From 3:30 to 5pm, an after-school program for ages K - 2nd Grade will enjoy a special "Panther Activity Day" on the Naples Preserve. RSVP by calling 239-261-4290 or email: PreserveCaptains@aol.com |
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March 18, Wed. |
"Panthers in Peril" talk at the Conservancy, with Dave Shindle | 6 - 8pm |
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Discover why only 80-100 of these elusive creatures remain. Enjoy one-of-a-kind photos from field research in the Florida panther's territory. Free for members, $35 for non-members. Membership covers two participants. RSVP by calling Jean at 239-403-4207 at http://www.conservancy.org. |
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March 19, Thurs. |
Hiking Deep Lake at Big Cypress --*FULL* | 9am - 12pm |
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Rangers from Big Cypress take visitors out on a nature trail that leads to Deep Lake. Learn about plants, signs that animals leave behind, & more! Call Lisa Andrews at 239-695-1164 for more info & to reserve your spot. |
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March 19, Thurs. |
"Fakahatchee, the Amazon of North America" by Mike Owen -- *FULL* | 1pm - 3pm |
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Mike's non-stop commentary serves both to entertain and to teach, as he shares photos and his 15 years of experience. Location: Clyde Butcher's Everglades Gallery $25/person with 50% donated to Friends of Fakahatchee. RSVP at http://clydebutcher.com. |
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March 20, Fri. |
Cycling Bear Island Grade -- *FULL* | 9am - Noon |
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Bicycle the Big Cypress National Preserve (a 14 mile trail) & learn about Panthers from the Rangers. Maximum group size is 15 participants so make your reservation early! Call Lisa Andrews at 239-695-1164 for more info & to reserve your spot. |
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March 21, Sat. |
"Save the Panther Day" Panther Refuge Open House | 8am - Noon |
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Share a fun day with your family, while exploring the Panther Refuge by swamp buggy or by walking trails. Learning about birds, plants & orchids, & of course, look for the wild panther! Learn more about what YOU can do as an individual to help save the panther & its habitat. We offer tours, educational information, & fun kids activities! RSVP Starting March 9 - 20 Space is limited. Sign up between 10am - 2pm by calling 239-353-8442 x 239 or email: events@floridapanther.org. |
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March 21, Sat. |
CREW Benefit Concert & Art Contest | 7pm - 10pm |
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Enjoy an evening of Bluegrass and make some new friends at Estero Community Park. A fun family event! Tickets cost $20, please contact CREW Land & Water Trust at http://crewtrust.org/ by calling 239-657-2253 or email: bthomas_crew@earthlink.net. |
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March 27, Sat. |
CREW Wildlflower PowerPoint | 7pm - 9pm |
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On Friday, March 27th, we will kick off the festival with a slide show & presentation on wildflowers by local authors Glen Stacell and Gary Schmelz at Bass Pro Shops in Gulf Coast Town Center. No RSVP needed. http://crewtrust.org/ |
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March 28, Sat. |
CREW Wildlflower Fest | 8:30am - 2pm |
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Grand opening of a new trail system, & celebrating CREW's 20th Anniversary with guided wildflower and butterfly hikes! A suggested donation $3 for members/$5 for non-members. RSVP call 239-657-2253 or email: bthomas_crew@earthlink.net. http://crewtrust.org/ |
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