Note: Meet between 2:30-2:45 pm for World Events LLC shuttle departing the airport at 3:00 pm Airport meeting spot is on the lower level baggage claim area between Carousel #7 & 8

Afternoon: 5 PM Orientation and Hospitality

Dinner: 6 PM Dinner at local restaurant.

Lodging: SpringHill Suites Naples by Marriott

Meals Included: Dinner

Note: As wildlife is unpredictable, changes in times and locations may occur, even at last minute. A final itinerary will be distributed at orientation

Breakfast: 7:30-8:30 AM in Hotel

Morning: Visit to Manatee Park for a guided habitat tour and a presentation " All about the Manatee " at the amphitheater.

Lunch: Approx 12 PM Picnic Style Lunch at the Park

Afternoon: Short hike at CREW Watershed. Learn how the water cycle works and how important the watershed is to the future quality and quantity of our water supply. Discover what happens "behind the scenes" as rainwater seeps into the aquifer, an underground rock formation which acts as a "sponge" to purify and store water. Explore the fascinating CREW watershed firsthand at the trail system.

Dinner: 6 PM at local restaurant

Evening: FREE TIME

Lodging: SpringHill Suites Naples by Marriott

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note: As wildlife is unpredictable, changes in times and locations may occur, even at last minute. A final itinerary will be distributed at orientation

Breakfast: 7-8 AM in Hotel

Morning: Dolphin watch in Estero Bay. Cruise out with a Marine Biologist in pursuit of dolphins and manatees, and other wildlife. This cruise is the best to see the most wildlife! Learn about our diverse ecosystem and some of our local sealife, such as sea urchins, sea horses, conchs, brittle stars and more.

Lunch: Approx 12 PM Picnic Style Lunch

Afternoon: Visit to The Rookery Bay Learning Center. The Environmental Learning Center is a 16,500 square-foot facility with four research laboratories, classrooms and 140-seat auditorium, and two-story visitors center. The visitor center offers a variety of hands-on experiences, including 2,300-gallon aquarium and interactive exhibits addressing research and stewardship efforts ongoing within the Reserve.

Dinner: 6 PM at local restaurant

Evening: FREE TIME

Lodging: SpringHill Suites Naples by Marriott

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note: As wildlife is unpredictable, changes in times and locations may occur, even at last minute. A final itinerary will be distributed at orientation

Breakfast: 6:30 - 7AM in Hotel

Morning: Visit to Mote Marine Mammal Center. At Mote, you can explore the secrets of the sea through touch pools, viewable-working labs and high-tech interactive exhibits that showcase the world-renowned research of Mote Marine Laboratory. See sharks, dolphins, manatees and sea turtles, along with more than 100 other species of marine life.

Lunch: Approx 12 PM Picnic Style Lunch in Aquarium grounds

Afternoon: Continue North to Crystal River .

Dinner: 6 PM Dinner at a local restaurant.

Evening: FREE TIME or possible Speaker from Gulf Archaeological Research Institute at hotel.

Lodging: The Plantation Golf Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Note: As wildlife is unpredictable, changes in times and locations may occur, even at last minute. A final itinerary will be distributed at orientation

Breakfast: 7-8 AM in Hotel

Morning: Kayaking the Chazzowitzka River looking for manatees and learning about the area habitat. Also good birding opportunities.

Lunch: Approx 12 PM Picnic Style Lunch

Afternoon: Update on the whooping crane migration project at Chazzowitzka National Wildlife Refuge

Dinner: 6 PM at local restaurant

Evening: FREE TIME

Lodging: The Plantation Golf Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Manatee Swim /Snorkel at Crystal River NWR and field trip to Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

Note: As wildlife is unpredictable, changes in times and locations may occur, even at last minute. A final itinerary will be distributed at orientation

Breakfast: A light breakfast will be available on board the boat as it makes its way out to manatee swim area.

Morning: 5:30 AM : Assemble at Hotel lobby for short drive to Manatee Swim Snorkel operation. Snorkel equipment plus FULL wetsuits are provided. 2 or 3 sites will be selected for the best possible opportunities to interact with the manatees in the water. Crystal River and Homosassa have a year round population of Florida Manatees. Swimming around Kings Bay and Three Sisters Springs. Crystal River and Homosassa Springs are known as the homes of the largest herds of wintering Manatees that enjoy the protection of the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge.

Lunch: 11:30 AM approx Lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Opportunity to see many of Florida's native wildlife on field trip to the Homosassa Springs State Park and Wildlife Center. Includes opportunity to see manatee feeding plus views of Florida panthers and black bears in a natural habitat setting. For bird lovers here is a chance to see and photograph many different Florida species including roseate spoonbills, flamingos,wood storks etc in natural surroundings. Trip led by a certified Florida Master Naturalist.

Dinner: 6:30 PM Farewell Dinner at local restaurant.

Lodging: The Plantation Golf Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast: 7:30 - 8 AM Full Hot and Cold Breakfast served at a local restuarant.

Morning: For people returning to Ft Myers/Naples we travel the scenic route with a short hike at the lunch stop.

Lunch: Approx 11:30-12:30 Picnic style lunch stop at Lettuce Lake Park. Includes a short hike along elevated boardwalk through cypress swamp and hardwood forest plus view from 3 story high watch tower overlooking the Hillsboro River and Lettuce Lake. Approx 1 mile

Afternoon: Continue on to Ft Myers Airport for those participants fllying out after 3 PM or for those flying out the following day. Continue on to Naples if necessary.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch