| Date | Event/Location | | Mar
1-31
| Guided
Canoe Trips - Collier-Seminole State Park, Join a park naturalist down
the Blackwater River. Learn about the plants and animals thae make it special.
Hear of Seminole survival. 6 years and above $25 per person (our equipment or
yours). Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. Reservations required. 239-394-3397.
Collier-Seminole State Park is located at 20200 Tamiami Trail East Naples, Florida
34114. | | | Ongoing | Protect
the Panther. The Florida panther is one of the most endangered animals
on Earth, with only 80-100 individuals remaining. Even though the Florida panther
is protected by the federal Endangered Species Act, it is quickly losing habitat.
In 2008, a record number of panthers – 23 – were killed or found dead,
and in just the first month of 2009, three panthers were killed in collisions
with cars. Find out more
information to provide additional legal protection for the endangered Florida
panther. | |
Mar
1-31 | Naples
Zoo at Caribbean Gardens, Daily Event Times: 10:00: Meet the Keeper Series-
Cougars in Panther Glade. 10:30: Meet the Keeper Series: Fosas by Kangaroo Corner.
11:00: Meet the Keeper Series- White Tiger in Tiger Forest. 11:30: Alligator Bay
Feeding at Alligator Bay. 12:00: Planet Predator in the Safari Canyon Open-Air
Theater. 12:30: Tropical Plant Trek (SUNDAYS). starts outside Safari Canyon. 12:30:
Snake Sun Bathing along Shoreline Trail. 1:30: Meet the Keeper: Bears in Black
Bear Hammock. 2:30: Serpents: Fangs & Fiction in the Safari Canyon Open-Air
Theater. 3:00: Meet the Keeper Series: South African Lions in Lagoon Loop. 3:30:
Alligator Bay Feeding at Alligator Bay. 4:00: Meet the Keeper: Leopards at Leopard
Rock. 4:30: Meet the Keeper Series: Red River Hogs by African Oasis. 1590 Goodlette-Frank
Road Naples.
| |
Daily
| Sunset
Birding Cruise. All Aboard! Coast Guard certified captains take you on a unique,
leisurely adventure aboard a quiet pontoon boat through the mangrove-lines channels
of Rookery Bay. During your cruise you may spot pelicans, wading birds and maybe
even a dolphin or two which makes this a great spot for nature photography! Discover
how the Conservancy was formed in 1964 to protect this beautiful setting. Advance
registrations are required. Select one of three cruises and call 239.403.4236
to reserve your seat. 2 hours. Departs 2 hours before
sunset (please call ahead)
$30 members/$40 non members.
| | Mar.
1-31
| Hourly
Kayak Rentals (Lagoon). Monday – Saturday. 9:00 am- 2:00 pm. Sunday 12
pm – 2 pm. Conservancy of Southwest Florida - Conservancy Nature Center.
1450 Merrihue Drive Naples. | |
| Ongoing |
For LOST or FOUND PETS Visit:
http://www.naples-usa.com/lost-pets.htm
If you've lost a bird in Florida or elsewhere, visit: 911parrotalert |
| Mar
1-31
| Jazzercise
begins in East Naples location, Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 9 a.m., East
Naples Community Park ($10). 3500 Thomasson Drive, Naples. Please bring water
bottle, towel and mat to class. Walk in class costs $10 and monthly packages are
available. Please contact Eileen Doyle 239-285-0027 for more information and pre-registration. | | |
Ongoing | Adopt
a Greyhound, National Site for Greyhounds:
http://www.adopt-a-greyhound.org/
| | Mar
1-31
| Welcome
a pet into your life! Visit our shelter or view our adoptable pets online
and consider welcoming a new addition to your home. As Collier County's premier
no-kill shelter and adoption center, we work hard each and every day to save lives
and bring joy to families by facilitating a healthy and happy transition from
our shelter to your home. Please stop by or visit today & support our critically
important work. View all of our pets online HERE!
We are adopting our kittens at Petsmart on Pine Ridge Rd. in Naples. | | |
Ongoing | Humane
Society's Adoption Center, 370 Airport-Pulling Road North in Naples. Open
Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You'll always find a wide selection
of pets, and all of them have had a medical exam, testing and treatments when
necessary. Included in the adoption price is the pet's current vaccinations, sterilization
surgery, county license, ID microchip and a 14-day health guarantee.
Telephone
(239) 643-1555.
www.collierhumanesoc.org/
View Pets Online: www.petfinder.org/
| |
| Mar
1-31 |
Jazz Jam with Jebry and Friends, Mondays from
5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Island Pub, 600 Neapolitan Way, Naples.
| |
| Ongoing | The
Conservancy's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (WRC) ) tends to wild animals
who have been hurt. Each month, the center receives and cares for more than 100
injured wildlife. In a year, the WRC provides care and nurses back to health nearly
2,500 animals with close to 50 percent being successfully returned to the wild.
Patients at the WRC include birds, mammals and reptiles. In addition to its behind-the-scenes
hospital for injured animals, permanent residents including owls, hawks, pelicans
and a bald eagle are outside for public viewing. If you find an injured animal,
please call 239-262-CARE (2273).
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| Mar
1-31
| NTN
- Buzztime Trivia - Stevie Tomatos. Play along TV. 5310 Shirley St. Naples.
15215 Collier Blvd # 301, Naples. | |
| Ongoing |
Audubon Society. Call for information. 239-643-7822.
| | Mar.
1-31
| The
Edge Skatepark, Featuring ramps, rails and pyramids for more skating thrills.
Skate Only: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 10 AM - 9 PM, Saturday Noon - 9 PM.
Bike Only: Monday and Thursday 10 AM - 9 PM, Sunday Noon - 6 PM. Skatepark membership
is required to use The Edge facilities. Requires an insurance waiver form, plus
a parent or guardian's signature for members under 18 years of age. Helmet, knee,
elbow and wrist pads are required at all times. 1600 Fleischmann Blvd Naples.
(239) 213-3027. | | Ongoing
| Southwest
Florida Jobs can be found at WorkSWFL.com. Resource for employment in the
Southwest Florida Naples, Bonita Springs area. Employers can also post positions.
http://www.workswfl.com/
| | |
Mar
1-31 |
Beginning Jazz Dance Class, Mondays, 4 p.m. to
5 p.m., Bonita Springs Recreation Center ($50). Bonita Springs Recreation Center,
26740 Pine Avenue, Bonita Springs. | |
Ongoing
| Kowiachobee
Animal Preserve, a nonprofit educational and hands-on learning facility at
2861 Fourth Ave. S.E. in Golden Gate Estates, is home to 60-plus animals. They
include African spotted and black leopards, panthers, horses, goats, fowl, birds,
prairie dogs, etc. Visits to Kowiachobee are arranged by appointment only, Information:
239-352-5387.
| | |
Mar
1-31 |
Yoga Classes - All Levels, Monday & Friday
mornings, 8:30 - 10 a.m. with Corey
Monday & Wednesday evenings, 6-7:30
p.m. with DamaDe’. Cost: $15. Journeyman Gallery, 2220 J & C Boulevard,
Suite 4, Naples. 239-597-0564 | | Ongoing
| Nautilus
Boat Tours offers 90-minute sunset and nature cruises, which both include
ecosystem education, from the Vanderbilt Beach Marina, across from the Ritz-Carlton,
Naples, into the gulf. Call for availability; reservations recommended. 239-597-4408. | |
| Mar
1-31 |
SilverSneakers, The SilverSneakers® Fitness
Program is the nation's leading exercise program exclusively designed for older
adults. SilverSneakers® classes are low impact and are appropriate for individuals
who may not have exercised in years or for those who exercise on a regular basis.
Naples YMCA. Mondays at 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. | | | Ongoing | Domestic
Animal Services Volunteer. Domestic Animal Services,
7610 Davis Blvd, Naples. For ages 15 and older, DAS staff trains you to become
a volunteer who will make a lasting difference in animals’ lives. Help market
shelter pets to new families and more! Contact: (239) 252-PETS (7387) or visit
www.colliergov.net/pets | |
| Mar
1-31 |
Conservancy - Guided Walks. 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM,
7 days/week.
| |
| Ongoing
|
Swimming Programs - YMCA Swim Lessons, Competitive
swim team - Swim Florida, Water Fitness, Masters Swimming, Water Polo, Scuba Classes,
Diving Lessons, Pool Parties.
http://www.naples-usa.com/calendar-clubs-and-orgs.htm | |
Mar.
1-31
| NTN
- Buzztime Trivia - Stevie Tomatos. Play along TV. 5310 Shirley St. Naples.
15215 Collier Blvd # 301, Naples. | |
Ongoing
| Drop
Off Old Cell Phones to Help Animals! Recycle by dropping them off at the gift
shop at Naples Zoo. Drop Off Times: Phones can be dropped off at the Zoo 7 days
a week during normal zoo hours from 9:30 to 5:30 in The ZOO Gift Shop. Zoo admission
is not required. 1590 Goodlette-Frank Road. (239) 262-5409.
| | Ongoing
| Headquarters
Library, 2385 Orange Blossom Drive, offers story times for a variety of age groups
at various times. Call for specifics. 593-0870. The branches also offer story
times for various age groups. Pre-registration is required. East Naples Branch,
8787 U.S. 41 E., 775-5592. Estates Branch, 1266 Golden Gate Blvd. W., 455-8088.
Golden Gate Branch, 4898 Coronado Parkway, 455-1441. Immokalee Branch, 417 North
First St., Immokalee, 657-2882. Marco Island Branch, 210 South Heathwood Drive,
Marco Island, 394-3272. Naples Branch, 650 Central Ave., 262-6853. Vanderbilt
Beach Branch, 788 Vanderbilt Beach Road, 597-8444. | | Mar
2-30
| Nature
Talks - Naples Preserve, 1690 9th Street North, Naples. A variety of speakers
will offer informative and educational talks on topics of special interest to
SW Florida. Programs are free.
Enjoy a light lunch with discussion following
the presentation. A donation is appreciated. * Eco-Tour scheduled to coordinate
with Nature Talk. Tuesdays, 11 a.m. | | | Ongoing | Cahlua
and Cream, Live jazz. Check to see where they're appearing: Schedule. | | Mar
2-30 | Story
Time, Barnes & Noble, 5377 Tamiami Trl N, Naples. Tuesdays at 10 a.m. All
ages. | |
Ongoing
| The
Double Sunshine - Sightseeing Cruises & Sunset Cruises - Bay Fishing, Deep
Sea Fishing. 1-1/2 hours of narrated fascination, designed especially for
those interested in the natural beauty, wildlife and history of Naples. We’ll
sail beside mangrove islands inhabited by an abundance of bird life including
the bald eagle. Dolphin and manatee may thrill you with a playful appearance.
The same magical 1-1/2 hour narrated sightseeing cruise departs one hour before
sunset, affording you plenty of time to enjoy the splendor of a Naples sunset,
as Mother Nature paints the western sky with flaming colors. Sightseeing Departures:
10AM, 12 Noon, 2PM, & 4PM. Sunset Departures: 1 Hour before Sunset. 239.263.4949.
$25 Per Person Adults, ½ Price for Children under 12. Tin City, 1200 Fifth
Ave S (US 41 E.)
Naples.
| |
Mar
2-31
| Live
Music, Paddy Murphy's. 457 5th Avenue South, Naples. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,
Saturday 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. | | Mar
2-31
| House
Tours of Palm Cottage. Tuesdays - Saturdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Palm Cottage
- Naples Historical Society ($5 - $8). | | |
Mar
3-28 |
Sea Turtle Talk, Delnor-Wiggins Pass State
Park, Off of Immokalee Road, Naples. Participants will learn more about the sea
turtles' lifestyle and their fight for survival. To register, call 597-6196 or
stop by the Ranger Station. Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m. For more than one person per
vehicle, the charge is $5, $3 for one driver and $1 for those who bike or walk
into the park. | |
Mar
4-25
| Business
Network International: Neapolitan Networkers Chapter. Thursdays, 7:15 a.m.,
St. Katherine's Greek Orthodox Church (Free). 7100 Airport-Pulling Road, Naples.
For more information and to make a reservation, call 354-3224. | | Mar
4-25
| Thursdays
on Third. Entertainment from 6-9 p.m. up and down Third Street South, Naples.
Free. 239-261-8936. | | |
Mar
4-25 |
Tom DesRochers, Classic
rock music from the '70s, '80s and '90s. Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Silver
Spoon Cafe - Waterside Shops, 5375 Tamiami Trl N, Naples. | | Mar
4-25
| Thursday
Night Cookout - Artichoke and Company, 4370 Gulf Shore Blvd N # 704, Naples.
Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy a taste of Germany every Thursday night
as Artichoke & Company serves authentic Rhineland delicacies such as bratwurst,
plus hot dogs and a variety of other treats. | | Mar
5-26 | Munchin'
in the Mangroves, Learn about the unique feeding habits of vavrious native
fish and invertebrates in the center's 2,300-gallon aquarium as Rookery Bay's
naturalist provides their daily meal. Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research
Reserve, 300 Tower Road, Naples. Fridays at 2:30 p.m. Free - $5. | |
| Mar.
5-26
|
Sweet Liberty Sailing Tours, Sail to secluded
Keewaydin Island aboard the Sweet Liberty, a 53’ catamaran, and enjoy a narrated
tour through Naples Bay and two hours of swimming and shelling at secluded Keewaydin.
Fridays - 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. To reserve your spot on the Sweet Liberty,
call 239.793.3525. The cost is $40 per person, and Conservancy members receive
a 10% discount. 'Til April 23. | | |
Mar
5-26 |
Quiz Night, Thursdays, 8:30 p.m., English
Pub - English Pub - Naples, 2408 Linwood Avenue, Naples. | | |
Mar
5-26 |
Fortune Teller, Bha! Bha! A Persian Bistro,
Fridays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. 847 Vanderbilt Beach Rd, Naples. Free. | | |
