We know you’re excited for this season of programs and we can’t wait to share all the incredible hikes, bikes and talks with you. Register for something different every month or make visiting the CREW trails a part of your regular schedule with the weekly guided walks. Pop-up hikes and programs may be added when trail and weather conditions are right! Stay up-to-date on our website, CREWTrust.org.
Registration for our 2019-2020 programs will open on Tuesday, September 3rd to CREW Trust Members. Non-member registration will open one week later on Tuesday, September 10th. You must be a current CREW Trust member to register during our first week, so please make sure your membership is up to date or join today online at crewtrust.org/become-a-member/.
Strolling Science Seminars
Our scholarly walks for ages 18 and older are always a hit and sell-out quickly! This year we have four programs scheduled and may add more as schedules allow.
December 6: Florida Panthers– with Ashlee O’Connor
January 18: Strange Plants in a Strange Land– Join Anne Reed, writer, storyteller and CREW Trust volunteer naturalist for a scholarly walk and talk on the history of our beautiful, pesky and sometimes deadly invasive species.
February 7: Herpetology- with Shane Johnson
March 6: Nature by Any Other Name– with Dr. billY Gunnels
Specialty Walks
October 12: Fall Wildflower Walk– Join Brenda Thomas for a stroll along the trails where you’ll see the bounty of Florida’s fall wildflowers! And, if you’re lucky, it might be pine lily time.
January 24: Birding with Brian Beckner of Native Bird Boxes. These sessions are for everyone from serious birders to beginners.
April 14: Spring Wildflower Walk- Springtime means a new rush of color on the trails! Participants will stroll through the CREW Marsh Trails with Roger Hammer, author of several wildflower books including The Complete Guide to Florida Wildflowers.
April 18: GeoCache Day- Milla and Pete will be hosting a day of Geocaching at the Cypress Dome Trail for everyone to come and explore the outdoors!
Free Guided Walks
Our free guided walks schedule has changed this year and walks will be offered on select dates.
Guided Walks
1st Tuesdays (Jan-Apr) at CREW Marsh Trails
3rd Tuesdays (Jan-Apr) at Cypress Dome Trails
Wednesdays (Nov-Apr) at Bird Rookery Swamp
Thursdays (Nov-Apr) at Flint Pen Strand Trails
Bike Tours
3rd Saturdays (Jan-Apr) at Bird Rookery Swamp
Fundraisers
CREW Stanley Hole Golf Tournament: October 25 at Old Corkscrew Golf Club.
2020 CREW Concert Under The Stars & Silent Eco Auction: February 29, from 5-9 p.m. featuring the High Voltage Band at Riverside Park in Bonita Springs. Sponsorship options and tickets available on our website, CREWTrust.org.
Members Only Events
January 21: Beer & Cheese @ Momentum Brewhouse
March 9: Full Moon Hike
Registration for members opens on September 3; for non-members on September 10. All programs require registration; visit eventbrite.com after registration opens. CREW Trust members will receive an email on September 3 when registration opens.