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Brown Pelican, Anhinga, Double Crested Cormorant, Willet, Red-Bellied Woodpecker, Great Blue Heron, Least Tern, Wilson Plover, Short Billed Dowitcher, Osprey, Mangrove Crab, Green Anole, Gopher Tortoise, and Cow Nosed Ray.
Nests for Least terns and Wilson’s Plovers are on the beach. The least tern chicks are hatching and can be seen in shadows of the inkberry bushes.
Protection of the nesting beaches is a key activity for the Friends of Lovers Key. Each year, we discover and guard nests of the ground nesting least terns, as well as sea turtle nests.
It's always a delight to see Roseate Spoonbills with their bright pink plumage and perfectly adapted bill shuffling through the shallow waters. These visitors to Lovers Key State Park were captured by Jennifer Semro.
Running Fruit in the 2013 Turtle Trot at Lovers Key
The 8th Annual Turtle Trot set a new record in on May 11th, 2013 – 495 runners, joggers, and walkers joined the fun and experienced the beauty of Lovers Key State Park. They trekked over a path along Black Island Trail, ran up a 38-foot hill and crossed two bridges as they raced toward the finish line at the beach. Breakfast was supplied by the race's Signature Sponsor Whole Foods, and awards were presented at the Lovers Key pavilion at the end of the race.
To see the results just click on the link to the Fort Myers Track Club Website. http://ftmyerstrackclub.com/index.html
Everyone had a great time, and yes, the running fruit from Whole Foods created fun and made everyone smile. Mark your calendar and plan on joinging the FOLKS at the 9th Annual Turtle Trot on May 10, 2014!!
Thanks again to everyone for supporting the Turtle Trot. The volunteers helped make the day special for all!
We would also like to thank the sponsors who contributed to the success of the Turtle Trot! The 2013 Community Contributing Sponsors were Angel Animal Hospital, Bonita Community Health Center, Foot Solutions, Everglades Shirt Factory and Outfitters, Flippers on the Bay, Road ID, Sunshine Ace, and Trek Bikes.
All proceeds from the Turtle Trot go to the Friends of Lovers Key, Inc. (FOLKS) to assist us in our mission to support, protect and preserve Lovers Key State Park.
8th Annual Turtle Trot at Lovers Key State Park – Friends of Lovers Key, Inc. are setting the pace for the 8th Annual Turtle Trot Race coming up on May 11th, 2013. Everyone is invited.....runners, joggers, and walkers alike can join the fun and experience the beauty of Lovers Key State Park....
On January 15 intrepid waders found pipe fish, seahorses, sea stars, file fish, porcupine puffer fish, fighting conch, lightening whelk, hermit crabs, blue crabs, purse crab, sea squirt, and much more....the next session is February 12th!
Saturday October 20th marked the 10th annual Johnson Engineering Coastal Cleanup. Approximately 45 Johnson Engineering volunteers participated in this year’s workday at Lovers Key State Park. Seven groups of volunteers led by park staff made various improvements to the parks grounds and...
Love is always in the air at Lovers Key but even more so on Valentine’s Day. Each year couples are invited to join us in the Park for the 4th Annual Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony at the Gazebo on the beach. This year's Vow Renewal Ceremony is fully booked, but you can contact the Event...
Two years ago the Friends of Florida State Parks (FFSP) initiated a grant program to assist Friends and such groups that support specific state parks. Each organization had to apply for the grant and be selected to receive the funds. The Friends of Lovers Key State Park (FOLKS) were once again one...
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Spring/Summer 2011 Newsletter
Manager's message, Turtle Trot follow-up, Volunteer information and Visitor Center
Winter 2011 Newsletter
Welcome to the new park manager, holiday thoughts, threats to coastal bird habitats
Summer 2010 Newsletter
Park staff updates, butterflies of Lovers Key State Park, Nature Program Series
Profile in the Naples News
Least terns are back at Lovers Key - Ft. Myers news-press.com
Experience the "Visions of Lovers Key" through our Flickr Group!
The Friends of Lovers Key, Inc. is a non-profit organization formed by the citizens of the community to support Lovers Key State Park and is registered as a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. As such, your Membership and Donations are tax-deductible.
© 2013 Friends of Lovers Key State Park
