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  • Music Under the Stars
    Music Under the Stars
    Thu, Apr 16
    Fort Myers
    Apr 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Fort Myers, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    The ACMA always is happy to have Jon Shain back, this time in a new location.....The Planetarium at Calusa Nature Center.
  • Earth Day Celebration
    Earth Day Celebration
    Sat, Apr 18
    Fort Myers
    Apr 18, 2026, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Fort Myers, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Celebrate Earth Day and learn about the importance of environmental stewardship and the protection of our planet. This family-friendly event will feature educational programs, outdoor activities, and fun ways to connect with nature.
  • YOUniverse / LIFE FORCE SOUND MEDITATION BENEATH THE COSMOS
    YOUniverse / LIFE FORCE SOUND MEDITATION BENEATH THE COSMOS
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, Apr 19
    Fort Myers
    Apr 19, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Fort Myers, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Open your physical, mental, and astral bodies to experience 90 minutes of elemental sound and cosmic harmony.
  • Night Hike: Night Lights of Nature
    Night Hike: Night Lights of Nature
    Fri, Apr 24
    Fort Myers
    Apr 24, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Fort Myers, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    How do lightning bugs create their magical glow? Can salamanders really shine under UV light?
  • Sensory Sunday
    Sensory Sunday
    Multiple Dates
    Sun, May 03
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    May 03, 2026, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
  • Preschool: Amazing Amphibians (Ages 3-5)
    Preschool: Amazing Amphibians (Ages 3-5)
    Membership Offer
    Wed, May 06
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    May 06, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Learn all about Florida’s amazing amphibians!
  • Homeschool: Herpetology-Amphibians! (AGES 5-12)
    Homeschool: Herpetology-Amphibians! (AGES 5-12)
    Membership Offer
    Thu, May 07
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    May 07, 2026, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Come learn all about the 5 main groups of amphibians!
  • Homeschool: Herpetology-Amphibians! (AGES 13-16)
    Homeschool: Herpetology-Amphibians! (AGES 13-16)
    Membership Offer
    Thu, May 14
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    May 14, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Come learn all about the 5 main groups of amphibians!
  • Night Hike: Twilight Tour
    Night Hike: Twilight Tour
    Fri, May 22
    Fort Myers
    May 22, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Fort Myers, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    As daylight fades and dusk settles in, watch the sky for bats taking flight and listen for the calls of frogs and crickets hidden in the forest.
  • Summer Camp: Wild Florida (1st-3rd Grade)
    Summer Camp: Wild Florida (1st-3rd Grade)
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jun 08
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Jun 08, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 12, 2026, 5:30 AM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    From sandy shores to shady swamps, there’s no place like Florida!
  • Summer Camp: Jr. Wildlife Keepers (4th-6th grade)
    Summer Camp: Jr. Wildlife Keepers (4th-6th grade)
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jun 08
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Jun 08, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 12, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work with animals at a Nature Center?
  • Summer Camp: Outdoor Survival Lvl 1 (5th-8th grade)
    Summer Camp: Outdoor Survival Lvl 1 (5th-8th grade)
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jun 15
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Jun 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 19, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Are you ready to put your survival skills to the test? Campers will be immersed in an action-packed week of hands-on adventure in the forest and swamp, learning the essential skills needed to thrive in the wild!
  • Summer Camp: Wilderness Wise (1st-4th grade)
    Summer Camp: Wilderness Wise (1st-4th grade)
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jun 15
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Jun 15, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 19, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Do you know what to do if you're lost in the woods? Can you find shelter? Make a fire? Stay hydrated? Find your way through a swamp?
  • Summer Camp: Heroes of the Wild (1st-3rd grade) NEW!
    Summer Camp: Heroes of the Wild (1st-3rd grade) NEW!
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jun 22
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Jun 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 26, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Get ready for a wild adventure where animals show off their superpowers!
  • Summer Camp: Bugs & Botany (4th-6th grade) NEW!
    Summer Camp: Bugs & Botany (4th-6th grade) NEW!
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jun 22
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Jun 22, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jun 26, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Get ready to explore the tiny world of insects and plants!
  • Summer Camp: Wildcraft
    Summer Camp: Wildcraft
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jun 29
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Jun 29, 2026, 9:30 AM – Jul 03, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Using the outdoors as both inspiration and materials, campers will explore their creative side through hands-on projects, crafts, and DIY creations
  • Summer Camp: Stargazers & Trailblazers (1st-4th grade) NEW!
    Summer Camp: Stargazers & Trailblazers (1st-4th grade) NEW!
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jul 06
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Jul 06, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jul 10, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Get ready to explore the wonders of Earth and the mysteries of space! Campers will discover how our planet and the universe are connected—from the ground beneath their feet to the stars above their heads!
  • Summer Camp: Jr. Wildlife Keepers (5th-8th grade)
    Summer Camp: Jr. Wildlife Keepers (5th-8th grade)
    Membership Offer
    Mon, Jul 06
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium
    Jul 06, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jul 10, 2026, 3:30 PM
    Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 3450 Ortiz Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33905, USA
    Ever wonder what it’s like to work with animals at a Nature Center?

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Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 4pm

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Pricing:

Adults $13 

Children $7

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CALUSA NATURE CENTER AND PLANETARIUM IS REGISTERED WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION (CH661) AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 WITHIN THE STATE OR VISITING WWW.800HELPFLA.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. OUR CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. EIN #23-7090889

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