What’s happening: Mark your calendar now to celebrate World Wetlands Day, Saturday, Feb. 2, at Hidden Cypress Preserve in Bonita Springs.
Where: Hidden Cypress Preserve, Wellfield Road and Liberty Youth Ranch Way, Bonita Springs.
When: 4 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2. The preserve is open sunrise to sunset daily.
Cost: The event is free and open to all ages of the public. RSVP by calling 239-533-5313.
What to expect
Join a preserve naturalist for a sunset stroll to celebrate World Wetland’s Day. Along this 1.6-mile hike, enjoy views of various wetland ecosystems and their inhabitants including the iconic cypress tree, wading birds, and more. We’ll explore the small details, and talk about the greater system – the watershed, all while illuminated by the sunset. Dusk is a great time to observe animals returning for a night of sleep, and animals preparing for their nocturnal activities.
Tips
- Participants should prepare for uneven terrain and mud. Long pants are recommended.
- No pets allowed in preserve.
- Although this preserve is very wet for most of the year, especially during the rainy season, this site is open for public access and has marked trails.