Calusa Nature Center Haunted Walk on through Oct. 31
Hundreds of people lined up this weekend to experience the revitalized Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium Haunted Walk. Those waiting in line were greeted by screams of horror deep in the dark woods. Brave Walkers entered with fearful anticipation. Haunted Walkers quickly turned into Haunted Runners as ghosts, ghouls and zombies terrified them along the 20-25 minute path. The looks of fear and excitement along the exit path were all the review that was needed The Haunted Walk is a huge success!!! Visitors came back 2 and 3 nights in a row. Guests transformed into volunteers after experiencing such a fright.
It is open every night until October 31st from 7:30 9:30. Entrance fees are $10 for adults and $6 for children. Become a member and adults enter for $6, children for $3. With the new Family Membership Special of $40 for the year, you can’t go wrong. Volunteers are needed every night. Come on out to the Iona House at 6:30 and become a part of the team.
For the younger audience, there is also a wonderful Friendly Forest. Children can dress in costumes and come out to a fun trick-or-treating experience. There are games, pony rides and costume contests too. This weekend’s Friendly Forest brought out hundreds of children in every costume imaginable. There is only one day left for this fun event. Come out Saturday, October 31st from 3 6 pm. Price of admission is $9 for adults and $6 for children. Become a member and adults enter for $5, children for $3. Volunteers are needed. Call 275-3435 to find out more.
You won’t believe your eyes. Check out just how much fun these events are. Pictures and video can be seen online at:
The Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium is a private, not-for-profit environmental education center which offers fun for people of all ages! Voted Best Nature Center in Florida for 2004 by the readers of Florida Monthly magazine. The Museum, Aviaries and Trails are open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm and on Sunday from 11am to 5pm. Please join Volunteer Docent Norm DeWolfe every Tuesday and Friday at 9:30am for a guided walk of the Cypress Swamp Boardwalk. He has been leading the walk for years and is one of the best interpreters of the swamp.
The Center consists of the Living Natural History Museum with live native animals including a fox, bobcat, raccoons, Butterfly Aviary and Native Plant Nursery, an Audubon Aviary which houses permanently injured birds of prey (hawks, a vulture, two bald eagles, an owl and more!), nature trails, a picnic area, a gift shop with an excellent assortment of nature books and a Planetarium which features astronomy programs.
The Center is located at 3450 Ortiz Avenue at the intersection of Colonial Blvd. and Six Mile Cypress in Fort Myers, one minute from I-75 at Exit 136. Additional information is available at www.CalusaNature.org or by calling 275-3435. Admission to the Calusa Nature Center and Planetarium is $9 for adults and $6 for children (ages 3-12). This one-price admission includes the Museum, Butterfly Aviary, Trails, and all Planetarium shows scheduled that day. Group rates are available for 15 or more people. Family memberships are available which entitles members to free admission for a year and many other special prices on programs and discounts in the gift store. We welcome new volunteers; please call 275-3435 to schedule an orientation.
Programs are sponsored in part by the State of Florida, the Florida Arts Council, the South Florida Water Management District, and the West Coast Inland Navigation District.
SOURCE: CALUSA NATURE CENTER & PLANETARIUM