The following are a list of activities at the Hickey’s Creek Mitigation Park in Alva.

Guided Walk

9- 11 a.m. and 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Thursday, May 5

Join us as we explore natural plant communities on this guided walk. See firsthand the plants and animals that make southwest Florida so unique. Participants should be able to walk approximately two miles. Please dress appropriately and bring a water bottle. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This trail is only stroller or handicap accessible for about 300 yards. This program is free with paid parking and registration is not required. Limit 25 participants. For more information please call Kelly at (239) 822-5212.

Hickey’s Creek Kayak Tour, New Program.

9- 11 a.m.

Tuesday, May 10

This slow-paced tour is great for all experience levels. All kayak equipment is provided but please bring water, binoculars, appropriate clothing and shoes you don’t mind getting wet. Only tandem (two-person) kayaks are provided for this trip. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. We will meet at the parking lot of Hickey’s Creek Mitigation Park 17980 Palm Beach Blvd. $35 per person. For more information or questions please call Kelly at (239) 822 – 5212. To register please call 533 – 7440 or visit www.leeparks.org. Space will fill fast so register now!

Caloosahatchee to Hickey’s Creek Kayak Trip

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Tuesday, May 24

This six-hour kayak trip begins and ends at Caloosahatchee Regional Park campground. Paddlers should be experienced and/or be in good physical condition for a 5 mile roundtrip paddle on the Great Calusa Blueway which includes Hickey’s Creek, one of the area’s most scenic waterways. We’ll eat lunch and hike at Hickey’s Creek Mitigation Park before paddling back. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All kayaking equipment is provided. Bring your own drink, lunch, sunscreen, binoculars and clothing/shoes that can get wet. We will meet at the campground entrance at 19130 North River Road. $40 per person. For more information call Kelly at (239) 822 – 5212. Register online at www.leeparks.org or by calling (239) 533 – 7440.