Check out Summer Camp at Rotary on the Parks and Recreation Events Calendar. Eco Adventure Nature Camp is the place to be this summer. Each week is a different theme. Sign your child up today, so they don't miss out on this great adventure!
(Different rates apply for each class - see the catalog for more details)
EXERCISE CLASSES
Monday Power Yoga
A dynamic & vigorous style which synchronizes breath & movement; endures longer holds on the poses; cleanses & focuses the mind. Steady breathing builds heat in the body creating flexibility and a higher level of vitality. Mondays 5:30-6:45pm (Call for class dates and registration)
Thursday Yoga & Pilates
A balanced combination of strength, flexibility, core stabilization, mental training and overall body conditioning. Half Pilates & half Yoga. Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm (Call for class dates and registration)
TOTAL BODY WORKOUT (18 yrs & up)
A mixture of sculpt, tone, and cardio. Come in and be surprise; every class is different. Bring your free weights (3 to 5 lbs), tubing, yoga mat, and water. Mondays 4:30-5:30 pm (Call for class dates and registration)
YOGA FOR SPECIAL NEEDS (16 yrs & up)
A new workshop designed for people with special needs. This is an excellent way to improve flexibility, strength and mobility. (Call for class dates and registration)
MEditation FOUNDATION (16+yrs)
This class will include discussion on meditation practice and principles, and additional information on the long-term benefits, in order to manage and cope more effectively with everyday stress. Monday mornings and Friday evenings, call for dates, and times.
KARATE FOR ADULTS (18 yrs & up)
This self-defense form trains the physical motor skills, teaches the philosophy and maintains the spirit of Bushido (the old Asian martial arts). No special skills are required and it can be taken until an advanced age.
DAY(S) TIME DATE(S)
W SAT 9:00-10:00am Ongoing
ART OF THE SAMURAI (16 yrs & up)
This form of Japanese sword fencing will teach you the move of the Samurai. This is a non-contact sport where you work in pairs. Because of the intensity of this class you can achieve total body toneness. The Monday class is for established students of Kobudo; the Wednesday class is for beginners. Please call for pre-requisite training.
DAY(S) TIME DATE(S)
M 7:00-8:15pm Ongoing
W 7:00-8:15pm Ongoing
HOME AND GARDEN CLASSES
(See current catalog for dates & times)
BIRD HOUSE WORKSHOP (12 yrs & up)
Make your own wren house. We supply the design, the materials, and instruction. You sand, assemble and paint your own birdhouse with the help of an instructor. Then take your project home to display. This is great for parent/grandparent and child projects or for anyone interested in garden art or providing a home for wildlife. Bring your own philips head screwdriver please and an idea for the painting of your birdhouse!
$35 Res / $53 Non-Res
FLORIDA YARDS AND NEIGHBORHOODS PROGRAMS
Have a Florida friendly yard. Learn what plants to use and where, how to create a healthy yard by recycling, efficient use of water and more. $5 Res/ $6 Non-Res. Call for class dates and times.
GARDEN TOURS (16 yrs & up)
Go with a guide to tour local yards that are certified by Florida Yards and Neighborhoods for using Florida friendly concepts in their designs. Visit a variety of homes to learn what works on what terrain. Bring drinking water and wear close-toed shoes, please.
$10 Res / $15 Non-Res
GARDENING FOR BUTTERFLIES (12 yrs & up)
Learn all about butterflies found in this area and how you can attract them to your yard. There will be information on necessary plants & where to place them. A guided walk to identify species will accompany this program.
$10 Res / $15 Non-Res
ORCHIDS 101 (18 yrs & up)
Learn about orchids, containers, planting mediums, clippers, tools and care so you can grow beautiful orchids all year!
$10 Res / $15 Non-Res
ORCHID POTTING LECTURE & DEMO (16 yrs & up)
This class will walk you through orchid repotting techniques, both in a lecture and with a demo by the speaker at the end of class. See the 10/27 class to re-pot-it-yourself.
$10 Res / $15 Non-Res
BYO ORCHID RE-POTTING CLASS (18 yrs & up)
Bring your own orchid, a pot, and the medium that is suitable for your orchid variety. A leading orchid grower and orchid judge will help you to re-pot your own orchid. Come to the lecture on 10/20 to find out what medium you need for your species.
$10 Res / $15 Non-Res
Green Living
Learning to “go green” is more about making simple, inexpensive changes in the way we do things that can have a huge impact on our health, our wallets and our planet. This is a three class series. The price is just $5 res/%6 Non-Res per class! Call for next available dates and times.
NATURE AND SCIENCE
Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife Meetings
Do you enjoy wildlife? Burrowing owls sure are cute, but they need your help to stay alive! Help clean up, track, and cordon off burrows. Meetings are held from 6:30 - 9:00pm the second Tuesday of the month at Rotary Park. The meetings are open to anyone, so please come by and find out what you can do to help. Next Meeting 9/14/10 (No Summer Meetings)
GHOST HUNTING 101 (16 yrs & up)
Learn how to become a ghost hunter from a real paranormal investigator. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, this class is fascinating and informative look into the unknown. Find out about the science behind the scenes as the instructor talks about and demonstrates the latest technology used to detect the presence of spirits. Take a look at the psychology related to some hauntings and cases, and some that just can't be explained.
$25 Res / $38 Non-Res
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
Cape Coral Environmental Parks Society is seeking volunteers who enjoy nature & would like to work to improve our parks through environmental education & special projects. Volunteer opportunities at Rotary Park and Eco Preserve include: trail rovers & guides, exotic maintenance & trail clean–up, volunteer gardeners & volunteers to give tours of the butterfly house.
Stop in anytime for details and application.
Call Rotary Park for more information 549-4606
Just For Kids
Girl Scout Badge Classes
Girl Scouts earn your nature and science related badges with us. Call or check the catalog for the latest badge classes, dates and times!
Holiday Nature Camp (7-13 yrs)
Four fun-filled days learning all about nature! Let your children explore our beautiful nature park and have some good outdoor fun for the holidays! Call us for more information and availability.
Kayaking &walking tours
(Call for dates, times and registration)
GUIDED PADDLE OF ECO PRESERVE
Go with a guide to learn all about the plants, creatures & secrets of the preserve.$35 Res/ $53 Non-Res (includes kayak rental)
GUIDED TOUR YELLOW FEVER CREEK (5 yrs & up)
Please wear sturdy, closed toed walking shoes or boots and dress appropriately for rugged terrain, muck & weather. $5 Res / $8 Non-Res
FULL MOON PADDLE (16 yrs & up)
Paddle around the waters of Eco Preserve by the light of the full moon. Meeting location given upon registration. $25 Res / $28 Non-Res
NIGHT HIKE AT ECO PRESERVE (All Ages)
Join us on an evening hike along the boardwalk just after dark to learn all about the secret nocturnal life of Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve. Bring a flashlight and insect repellant. Advance registration is required. $2 per person