Bonita Springs Parks & Recreation

This storage of rain water serves dual purposes. First, the water can be
used for purposes such as gardening, washing down patio furniture, lawn
watering, etc. that otherwise tap water would have to be used for. This
ends up allowing the owner to use the collected water for these uses
instead of paying for tap water. Second, the rain barrels serve an
environmental purpose. By storing the rain water, there is a decreased
impact of stormwater runoff to rivers, lakes and the Gulf which helps to
protect the environment and minimizes sewer back ups.

The workshop will include a brief overview about water harvesting, how to make your rain barrel, and then everyone will be able to make their own.

Bonita Nature Place
27601 Kent Road
Saturday, January 21st
10:00am
$40 cash or check
Reserve your Rain Barrel at City Hall today!
9101 Bonita Beach Road
(239) 949-6262

Come and join us as we enjoy an evening with some of our planetary neighbors,
stars and other stellar companions under the Bonita Springs skies.

Celebrate astronomy with a star gazing evening on
Saturday, January 14th from 7:00pm to 10:00pm
with Linda Jacobson from Calusa Night Sky Tours.

You will have the opportunity to observe Astronomical objects to cover
constellations, planets and meteor showers and how to use a telescope and even
binoculars to find objects in the night sky.

$10 per person (limit 60)
Children under 6 Free (children are welcome with adult supervision)
Drinks and snacks will be provided
Raffle to benefit BNP!

Bonita Nature Place
27601 Kent Road
Bonita Springs
East Terry St, Turn onto Kent Rd (past YMCA)

All proceeds will benefit the Friends of the Bonita Nature Place, a non-profit
environmental education center located on 30 acres in Bonita Springs.

Tickets must be purchased in advance of January 14th at
Bonita Springs Recreation Center, City Hall and
1st Community Bank of SW FL (on 41 near McDonalds)

Please bring a flashlight and your binoculars – Park on the east side of Kent Rd.
Wear comfortable, outdoo
r appropriate clothing -
Please take care of your own bug spray needs.
Rain Date: Saturday, January 28th 7:00pm to 10:00pm

For More Information, Please Call (239) 949-6262

Santa Clause and many other winter activities will kick off the holiday season during the
City of Bonita Springs Holiday in the Park.

There will be live entertainment and will feature train rides, horse and carriage rides, snow slide, holiday
decorations and activities, and the lighting of the Christmas tree.

The Artist Cottages and Historical Society at the Liles Hotel will also be open during the celebration.
In addition, many community organizations are also participating with holiday
displays and activities.

Tuesday, December 6, 2011
4:30pm – 9:00pm

For more information, call (239) 949-6262

The Taste of Bonita is The Rotary Club of Bonita Springs Noon’s largest annual fundraising event, a fun-filled day for the entire family.
The event benefits various local and international charitable causes and organizations that the noon Rotary Club supports throughout the year.

Delectable food from over 25 area restaurants!
Fun for the entire family!
Kids play area with rock climbing, laser tag, bounce house and more!

Sunday, November 20th
11:00am till 5:00pm
Free Admission & Parking

Free Kick Off Concert
The Caribbean Chillers
Saturday, November 19th
5:30pm to 9:00pm

For more information
www.tasteofbonita.com

Kayak & Canoe Races / Fish Fry / Family Fun
Be sure to visit the Artist Cottages
and take a tour of the Liles Hotel!

Saturday, October 22, 2011
1:00pm – 7:00pm

1:00pm – Race Registration begins
2:00pm – Let the Race Begin
3:00pm – Bye Bye Butterfly Release ($5.00)
3:30pm – Great Quacker Race ($5.00)
4:00pm – Fish Fry Opens ($10.00 before day of event)

For More Information, Please Call (239) 949-6262

Spring Butterfly Seminar

Come join our “Butterfly Garden” caretakers
Barbara and Shane as they identify the
butterflies in our garden, show you how to start
and care for your own butterfly garden.

Thursday, June 9th 2011
10:30am to 1:00pm
Bonita Nature Place
27601 Kent Road
East Terry Street and Kent Road

For More Information, Please Call (239) 980-0484

Come See our local earth friendly exhibitors:

Friends of the Bonita Nature Place
Royal Scoop Ice Cream
Turtle Time Inc.
Buffalo Chips
Calusa Ghost Tours
The Garden Corner
Johnson Engineering
Bonita Springs Tropical Fruit Club Inc.
Florida Division of Forestry

Saturday, April 30th
9:00am to 1:00pm

For More Information, Please Call (239) 949-6262