When Bugs & Plants Collide

15970 Bonita Beach Road Southeast,Bonita Springs FL 34135

08 April, 2022

Description

Julie Motkowicz, plant/bug nerd & CREW Trust education coordinator, will walk you through interactions between plants & bugs in SWFL. Southwest Florida supports a diverse community of living creatures. Our state is even named for the abundance of flowers. Without bugs, however, our ecology would be drastically different. Hike with a new perspective that focuses on when plants and bugs collide and you’ll be surprised at the subtle partnerships that surround us! What are those leafy bumps? Do moths build tiny log cabins? Find out during this Strolling Science Seminar. Suggested: please wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. Bring water. Bring a hand lens if you have one! FAQ Is there an age limit for the event? This seminar is suggested for adults 18 and over. Can I bring my dog? Dogs are not invited on this seminar unless they are a service animal.  What are the parking/facilities like at the trails? Park in the "main" large gravel parking lot. Port-a-potty facilities are available at the trailhead. What should I wear/bring? Comfortable shoes that can get wet, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt. Pants and shoes will get wet from morning dew, so you may want to bring a change of clothes. Bring water and a snack. Is my registration/ticket transferable? Yes. You may give your spot to someone else. Be sure to change the information on your registration page accessed through your confirmation email. Can I update my registration information? Yes, you may update your registration information up to 24 hours before the event. Do I have to bring a printed ticket to the event? No. We do not issue print tickets. Simply check in with the event leader at the time of the event. Can I cancel my ticket(s)? You may cancel your ticket(s) up to 72 hours prior to the event. From Fort Myers: From I-75 S, take exit 116 and turn east on Bonita Beach Road. Travel approximately 3.8 miles and turn left onto Vincent Road. The trail head and main parking lot are on the left. Continue further down Vincent Road and make your first right for the Pine parking lot. A third parking option may be reached by making an immediate right after turning left off of Bonita Beach Road. From Naples: From I-75 N, take exit 116 and turn east on Bonita Beach Road. Travel approximately 3.8 miles and turn left onto Vincent Road. The trail head and main parking lot are on the left. Continue further down Vincent Road and make your first right for the Pine parking lot. A third parking option may be reached by making an immediate right after turning left off of Bonita Beach Road. The CREW Land & Water Trust was established in 1989 as a nonprofit organization to coordinate the land acquisition, land management, and public use of the 60,000-acre Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed. We work closely with our partners, the South Florida Water Management District and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to ensure the protection of the watershed. This watershed, the largest intact watershed in south Florida, straddles Lee and Collier Counties and provides aquifer recharge, natural flood protection, water purification, preservation of wildlife habitat, and public recreation.  CREW's majestic 5,000-acre marsh is the headwaters for the entire watershed. Members only registration week is SEPTEMBER 1st-8th. Non-members may register after September 8th.