Lee County Wildlife Warriors: A Florida Frontier Survival School
Session 1: 8/5-11/11
|Lakes Park (parking lot 3/pavillion A7)
Time & Location
Session 1: 8/5-11/11
Lakes Park (parking lot 3/pavillion A7), 7330 Gladiolus Drive Fort Myers, FL 33908
About the Event
Join us for an exciting journey into the heart of Florida's wilderness! This comprehensive program combines the Florida Youth Naturalist curriculum with essential Wilderness First Aid and Bushcraft skills. Participants will explore local ecosystems, learn to navigate and survive in the wild, and gain valuable knowledge in first aid techniques specific to outdoor environments. Perfect for young nature enthusiasts eager to deepen their understanding of Florida's
natural wonders while acquiring practical survival skills. This class combines engaging lessons with games, experiments, and project-based learning.
Wildlife Warriors is designed for students aged 7+.
Session One Classes will be held at Lake Park. Parking lot 3. Pavillion A7
Please have students wear appropriate clothing for the outdoors. Also, bring a packed lunch and plenty of water. Your student may also want sunscreen and bug spray.
TUITION
First session 8 classes= $360
Second and third sessions each have 6 classes=$270
Hours
9am-1pm
SESSION 1: 8 classes
8/5
Florida Ecology
Wilderness first Aid: assessing in the wilderness using the 3 c’s\
8/19
Diversity in Florida’s Ecosystem
Bushcraft: Navigation and compass use
9/9
Freshwater Habitats
Wilderness first Aid: wound day
9/23
Freshwater plants
Bushcraft: fire-making
10/7
Freshwater animals
Wilderness first aid: Emergency maneuvers
10/14
Florida invasive freshwater species and plants
Wilderness first aid: plant safety for freshwater ecosystems
11/4
Living together in freshwater environments
Wilderness first aid: burn day
11/11
Presentation and game day for freshwater ecosystems
SESSION 2: 6 classes
12/2
Upland habitats
Bushcraft: shelter building
12/16
Upland plants
Wilderness first aid: animal bites
1/6
Upland animals
Bushcraft: knot tying
1/20
Invasive upland species and plants
Wilderness first aid: plant safety for upland species
2/3
Living together in upland environments
Bushcraft: knot tying
2/10
Presentation and game day for upland ecosystems
SESSION 3: 6 classes
3/3
Coastal habitats
Wilderness first aid: ear, nose, mouth injuries and seizures
3/17
Coastal plants
Bushcraft: water collection in the wilderness
3/31
Coastal animals
Wilderness first aid: bone day
4/14
Invasive coastal species and plants
Wilderness first aid: plant safety for coastal areas
5/15
Living together in coastal environments
Bushcraft: hunting, trapping, fishing
5/19
Presentation and game day for coastal ecosystems