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Exciting Upcoming Events at Calusa Nature Center!

  • eraddatz7
  • Aug 12, 2024
  • 3 min read

Hello Nature Lovers!

Our Nature Center is bustling with activity as we continue to operate while our Planetarium is undergoing renovations until September 1. We’re thrilled to offer unique Planetarium shows temporarily within our Nature Center, alongside our diverse range of nature tours, shows, and interactive experiences. Check out the exciting events and daily programming happening here!


The Calusa Nature Planetarium stands as a unique gem in the region, being the only one within a 180-mile radius. It offers captivating shows and educational experiences for visitors of all ages, making it a cornerstone of local science and entertainment. As it undergoes an exciting renovation and refresh, we’re confident that it will continue to rock the sky with even more engaging and immersive presentations. Stay tuned for a revitalized Planetarium that promises to elevate your astronomical adventures and inspire curiosity in everyone who steps through its doors.


We also invite you to support the reopening of our newly renovated Planetarium in September—donate or sponsor a naming opportunity at www.calusanature.org/donate or www.calusanature.org/sponsorship-opportunities. Interested in sponsoring one of our events? Please email us at info@calusanature.org for more details.


🎃 Friendly Forest Fall Festival Date: September 21-22, 2024

Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Description: Kick off fall festivities with our Friendly Forest Fall Festival! Enjoy a weekend of family-friendly fun with a pumpkin patch, photo ops, games, scavenger hunts, trivia contests, craft projects, food trucks, animal talks, and Planetarium shows. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. Don’t miss out! Interested in sponsoring Friendly Forest? Email us at info@calusanature.org for more details.


🚍 Outdoors Inside Tour Date: September 21, 2024

Time: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Description: Enjoy a unique tour exploring the outdoors, inside! Travel in a private motor coach to St. Pete for a day of indoor nature experiences.


🎵 Tuesday Tunes Date: September 10, 2024

Time: 7:00 PM

Description: Join Chuck Coffman and Diane Coffman of Common Ground for an evening of beloved American tunes and feel-good songs. A special performance you won’t want to miss!


👻 Haunted Walk 

Dates: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in October

Time: Starting at 7:30 PM

Description: Experience the thrills of our 61st annual Haunted Walk! This fundraising event helps care for our animal residents. Get ready for a spooky October! Interested in sponsoring Haunted Walk? Email us at info@calusanature.org for more details.


🌟 Music Under the Stars Date: October 17, 2024

Time: 7:00 PM

Description: Enjoy a magical evening of acoustic Americana music in the Planetarium. Featuring Brian Smalley, Bill Metts, and Roy Schneider, this concert will be a night to remember.


🍔 BurgerFi Fundraiser Date: August 15, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Description: Dine out and support a great cause! Visit BurgerFi at 6881 Daniels Pkwy and enjoy a meal with 20% of your order donated to Calusa Nature Center.


📅 Daily Programming(Included with admission; subject to change/cancellation)

Tuesday - Saturday

  • 12:15 PM: Planetarium Show (Temporarily inside the Nature Center)

  • 1:15 PM: Animal Talk

  • 2:15 PM: Planetarium Show (Temporarily inside the Nature Center)

Sunday

  • 12:15 PM: Planetarium Show (Temporarily inside the Nature Center)

  • 1:15 PM: Animal Talk

  • 2:15 PM: Planetarium Show (Temporarily inside the Nature Center)

  • 3:15 PM: Planetarium Show (Temporarily inside the Nature Center)


Support Our Renovation! 

Help us bring the newly renovated Planetarium to life by donating at www.calusanature.org/donate. For those interested in a special sponsorship opportunity, you can contribute towards naming rights, including a nameplate on our brand new Planetarium chairs. Learn more at www.calusanature.org/sponsorship-opportunities. Interested in sponsoring one of our events? Email us at info@calusanature.org for more details.

Stay Connected For more details on these events and daily programming, visit our website www.calusanature.org or follow us on social media.


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Warm Regards,

The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium Team

Explore. Discover. Protect.


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Neo
Neo
Mar 05

It’s great to see so many upcoming events at the Calusa Nature Center—activities like these are a wonderful way to connect people with nature and the local community. Exploring creative and relaxing experiences is something many communities enjoy, whether it’s outdoor events or online hobbies. Lately I’ve also been having fun with sprunki, which offers a playful way to experiment with music and creativity in a digital space.

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mahohui
Mar 02

The Friendly Forest Fall Festival with its $5 kid tickets and pumpkin patch sounds like a perfect weekend plan, and it’s cool how they’re keeping the magic sort of planetarium shows running inside the Nature Center during renovation. Makes me want to plan a visit!

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