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| The Visions of the Past historical program was held in the Preserve on February 4, 2012. |
The Matanzas Pass Preserve is located on the seven-mile long barrier
island of Estero, in the town of Fort Myers Beach, Florida. The 60 acre
preserve runs along Matanzas Pass and is one of the few undeveloped,
protected areas on the island. As such it offers visitors a rare opportunity
to view Estero Island as it was before it became the popular beach resort
that it is today.
maritime hammock and coastal grassland. The natural plant communities
and shady hammock support a variety of wildlife on land and in the
estuary. In each plant community, there exist a wide variety of native
plants. A boardwalk and trail system connects all of these plant
communities and walking it offers a unique opportunity to view the flora
and fauna of each type.
including guided walks, tours led by an ethnobotanist, volunteer training,
stress detox tours, and the new children's educational program featuring
Earth Ed. See the calendar for coming events especially the Annual
Friends Native Plant Sale on January 14, 2012 and the rescheduled Visions
of the Past historical program to be held at the Preserve on February 4,
2012 .
island of Estero, in the town of Fort Myers Beach, Florida. The 60 acre
preserve runs along Matanzas Pass and is one of the few undeveloped,
protected areas on the island. As such it offers visitors a rare opportunity
to view Estero Island as it was before it became the popular beach resort
that it is today.
maritime hammock and coastal grassland. The natural plant communities
and shady hammock support a variety of wildlife on land and in the
estuary. In each plant community, there exist a wide variety of native
plants. A boardwalk and trail system connects all of these plant
communities and walking it offers a unique opportunity to view the flora
and fauna of each type.
including guided walks, tours led by an ethnobotanist, volunteer training,
stress detox tours, and the new children's educational program featuring
Earth Ed. See the calendar for coming events especially the Annual
Friends Native Plant Sale on January 14, 2012 and the rescheduled Visions
of the Past historical program to be held at the Preserve on February 4,
2012 .