On May 16, 2026, the Southwest Florida Gator Club joined at Valerie’s House in Fort Myers for “Baking with Gators” in celebration of International Gator Day.
International Gator Day brought the Gator Nation together in support of Valerie’s House, where volunteers spent the day baking Gator-inspired cookies with children and teens in the Family is Forever Home. Representatives from Fort Myers City Government, the SWFL Gator Club and Valerie’s House, paired up with the students for a fun, hands-on activity that also gave them a chance to learn more about the University of Florida…