Lee County Wildlife Warriors: A Florida Frontier Survival School

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+. 

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

$40 per class

LOCATION

Lake Park. Parking lot 3. Pavillion A7

7330 Gladiolus Drive Fort Myers, FL 33908

HOURS

9am-1pm

FALL 2024

9/9

Florida Ecology

Wilderness First Aid: Assessing in the Wilderness Using the 3 c’s

9/23

Diversity in Florida’s Ecosystem

Bushcraft: Navigation and Compass Use

10/7

Freshwater Habitats

Wilderness First Aid: Wound Day

10/14

Freshwater plants

Bushcraft: Fire-Making

11/4

Freshwater Animals

Wilderness First Aid: Emergency Maneuvers

11/11

Florida Invasive Freshwater Species and Plants

Wilderness first aid: plant safety for freshwater ecosystems

12/2

Living Together in Freshwater Environments

Wilderness first aid: burn day