Beach Walks of SWFL

21/06/2021

Happy National Seashell Day!

What do you do with your shells? Here is a fun idea!

20/06/2021

Happy Father's Day! What a great day to take a walk on the beach.

Visit us at swflwalks.com to schedule a walk today!

13/06/2021

We had a great time today exploring shells with the girls at Honi Hanta Girl Scout Camp in Bradenton.

08/06/2021

As we all cope with the current crisis, many leaders here in the United States and around the world are seriously considering a proposal to protect 30% of our land and ocean by 2030. Beach Walks of SWFL is proud to add our support to this proposal, and encourage others to do so at http://bit.ly/30x30WOD

01/06/2021

Snails, shrimp, slugs... oh my! Great morning walk today with lots of live mollusks 🐚 and arthropods 🦐

02/05/2021

Today’s beach walk rewarded us with a live mollusk! This Apple Murex snail was found near a cluster of oysters, and was returned to its habitat after we took a good look at its foot and operculum. We only collect empty shells!

23/04/2021

Happy ! No matter where you are, we encourage you to enjoy your planet consciously and ethically, and focus your efforts on the of 🌍Earth’s🌏natural habitats.

14/04/2021

Great article on one of Fort Myers Beach’s coolest invertebrates. Check it out!

6 wild facts that will change the way you think about sand dollars

07/04/2021

Happy ! On this morning’s , we searched for tiny tusk shells... and found a huge one! Take a walk today, slow down, and appreciate the small stuff 😃

27/03/2021

Huge thanks to Gulf and Main Magazine for this shoutout!

Where do shells comes from? What is the name of that adorable little bird I saw on the beach? How do sea turtles nest? What is red tide? Our naturalists are ready to answer these questions and more! Join us for a 60-minute naturalist-led beach wal...

18/03/2021

Behold: the Double-crested Cormorant. These diving birds are less waterproof than their gull or tern comrades, and are often seen holding their wings out to dry! They are frequently seen on our !📸: Jim Bennight

15/03/2021

When our naturalists aren’t on a , they enjoy just like everyone else!

Share your sunset pics in the comments!

11/03/2021

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10/03/2021

On , attention must be paid to this teeny tiny 🦀

08/03/2021

On this we would like to say that we are proud to be a , and we will continue to inspire more people to become . Ladies: go outside! Explore, discover, and learn about the 🌎🌍🌏 around you!

06/03/2021

Our team collected 15 pounds of trash at the Great American Cleanup with Keep Lee County Beautiful! We had a great time cleaning the place we ❤️ Our most common trash items were 🚬🚬

05/03/2021

This morning’s cloudy revealed a Small-spine Sea Star!

03/03/2021

Happy ! As it turns out, humans aren’t the only species that enjoys a . Many birds, reptiles, invertebrates, and mammals (like this ) rely on the beach as their habitat. Please try and respect their habitat by picking up after yourself, never chasing the birds, and allowing for lots of distance between you and your wild beachgoers 🦝

P.S. Raccoons can commonly be seen during the day in SWFL. It is a normal behavior and does not indicate a rabies infection. Fun fact of the day!

📸: Jim Bennight

01/03/2021

Who wants to go on a with this Royal Tern? We’d love to have you! Sign up today with the link in our bio

28/02/2021

Presenting the Lady-in-Waiting Venus! This beautifully intricate shell is fairly common on Fort Myers Beach. Any guesses as to what she’s waiting for? 🤔

24/02/2021

This morning’s beach walk featured two 🦀holes made by different species! The first was excavated by a fiddler crab (notice the little sand spheres), and the second was from a ghost crab. Send us your pics of cool crab holes!

24/02/2021

This week’s is historical! Which group of Native Americans lived on Estero Island before the Spanish arrived? Photo credit: Florida Museum of Natural History

22/02/2021

Me getting out of bed Monday morning... then immediately falling asleep on the couch 🤦‍♀️

19/02/2021

Had a super fun with a family from New York. We found sea urchins, sand dollars, and several species of crabs! What might we find on your walk?

17/02/2021

This is all about the Brown Pelican, one of the US’s best conservation stories. In 1970, this bird was on the Endangered Species List due to the use of DDT. Now, it’s a very common, year-round resident of SWFL! Show us your pics in the comments! Who else loves these magnificent birds?

16/02/2021

For this , it’s all about invertebrates. How many species of invertebrates (or their markings/evidence) can you see in this picture? Bonus points if you can name what kind of invertebrates they are!

14/02/2021

Beach Walks of SWFL wishes you and everyone you love a happy Valentine’s Day 🌴❤️🌴

13/02/2021

Looking for a way to get outside this weekend? We have a couples ticket! Bring your Galentine, Valentine, or best friend along for a peaceful naturalist-led educational walk on the beach. We hope to see you there! swflwalks.eventbrite.com

13/02/2021

Pier views on this ! Check in tomorrow to find out how you can make your weekend even better 🧐

11/02/2021

Can you tell how the Cross-barred Venus got its name? Notice the cross-hatched markings all over its shell!

10/02/2021

We have an Instagram too! Follow to see a cute video of a Ring-billed Gull 🥰

09/02/2021

EXCITING NEWS! We are so happy to announce that tickets are now available for our beach walks. Book yours today to learn, explore, and discover the nature that FMB has to offer! swflwalks.eventbrite.com

09/02/2021

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