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Barrier Island Parks Society has restored this treasure and it is open for climb tours during season.

For more information or for lighthouse grounds rental availability, visit our website at https://www.BIPS.org.

10/22/2026

📢 THE WAIT IS OVER! LIGHTHOUSE CLIMBS BEGIN THIS WEEKEND!

Ready to climb into history? Our lighthouse tours are back, and we can’t wait to welcome you!

🏛️ TOMORROW | Friday, October 23
📍 Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum
⏰ 11 AM – 3 PM | History Tour Climb

🗼 SATURDAY, October 24
📍 Gasparilla Island Lighthouse
⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM | Lighthouse Climb Tour

Experience breathtaking views, discover our coastal history, and see these iconic landmarks from a whole new perspective!

⚠️ Before your visit, check www.BIPS.org for climb safety requirements, rules, and pricing.

Your next great view is just a climb away! 🌅

10/21/2026

🌊 Interested in Becoming a Beach Ambassador?

Join us Friday, November 20, at Crowninshield Community House in Boca Grande for Beach Ambassador Training Day! Current ambassadors are welcome for a refresher, and new volunteers are encouraged to attend.

🕘 Begins at 9 AM | Lunch provided

📩 RSVP to [email protected] or call 941-964-0060 for more information.

Help us protect and preserve our beautiful barrier island beaches!

10/20/2026

🎃👻 A SPOOKTACULAR HALLOWEEN ADVENTURE AWAITS! 👻🎃

Get ready for a fang-tastic family adventure at the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse Haunted Climb Tour on Saturday, October 31, from 10 AM–4 PM! 🦇

The lighthouse is getting a Halloween makeover with spooky decorations, hauntingly fun music, and CANDY! 🍬 Costumes are welcome, so bring your little ghosts, goblins, witches, and superheroes for a Halloween adventure with a view!

Here's what's in store:
🎃 A haunted lighthouse climb with 134 spiral steps to the top!
🌊 Breathtaking views from the lantern room!
🍬 Halloween candy and spooky seasonal fun!
🌿 Explore BIPS' beautiful 7.4 acres of nature trails!
🛍️ Shop unique, one-of-a-kind lighthouse merchandise!

🎟️ ADMISSION
Adults: $15
Children under 12: $5

⚠️ Climbers must be at least 48 inches tall. Babies are not permitted inside the lighthouse.

🕷️ PLAN YOUR VISIT
• Climbs are offered every 20 minutes as space allows.
• Last climb begins at 3:40 PM.
• All climbs are weather permitting.
• No advance reservations — admission and climbs are subject to availability.

👟 A FEW IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES
Please wear sensible climbing shoes... no heels or flip-flops. Wet clothing and uncovered swimwear are not permitted. Large backpacks and purses cannot be carried inside. Climbers must be physically able to manage all 134 spiral steps. Commercial photography and drones are prohibited.

Make Halloween a little more magical with a visit to one of our favorite historic treasures!

Come for the spooky fun, stay for the spectacular view! 🎃👻🦇

10/19/2026

🦉A HOOT OF A DAY AT THE GASPARILLA ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE!🦉

A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined the Barrier Island Parks Society, Inc. (BIPS) this past Saturday for our Screech Owl Nesting Box Program at the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse!

We were thrilled to see such an incredible response, with every available spot reserved in advance! It was wonderful to welcome so many nature enthusiasts for a hands-on experience learning about Florida’s Eastern Screech Owls and building nesting boxes to help provide potential nesting spaces for these fascinating native birds.

A special thank-you to our guest speaker, Florida State Parks Biologist Jacob Wozny, for sharing his knowledge and passion for local wildlife, and to our dedicated BIPS staff and volunteers whose time, hard work, and enthusiasm helped make this program such a success.

And, of course, thank you to every participant for spending part of your Saturday with us and supporting our mission to Inspire, Educate, and Preserve. Your enthusiasm and commitment to protecting our natural environment are what make programs like this so rewarding.

We are grateful to everyone who helped make this a memorable day at the lighthouse, and we look forward to welcoming you back for more opportunities to learn, explore, and connect with the natural world!

📸 Take a look at some of the wonderful moments from Saturday’s program and visit www.BIPS.org for information on upcoming events and programs!

A SPECIAL SHOUTOUT TO THE BOCA GRANDE WOMAN'S CLUB FOR PROVIDING US WITH A GRANT TO COVER THE MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THIS PROGRAM... ❤️

10/16/2026

🏴‍☠️ AHOY, MATEYS! A PIRATE ADVENTURE AWAITS! 🏴‍☠️

Grab your pirate hats, gather your crew, and set sail for Pirate Day at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum!

Join us for an afternoon of swashbuckling fun, coastal history, and pirate-sized adventures! 🗺️

🔎 Embark on a Scavenger Hunt! Follow the clues, search for hidden treasures, and discover whether you have what it takes to be a true treasure hunter! 🧭 Compass prizes will be awarded!

🦜 A SPECIAL PIRATE APPEARANCE! Keep your eyes peeled, mateys! A special pirate will be joining the fun!

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum
880 Belcher Road, Boca Grande, FL 33921

Hoist the Jolly Roger, bring your crew, and get ready for a treasure-filled day of pirate fun! 🏴‍☠️

🌐 Learn more at www.BIPS.org

10/15/2026

🦉 A LITTLE OWL, A BIG DIFFERENCE! 🏡

Have you saved your spot yet for this SATURDAY? Join Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) for a hands-on workshop celebrating one of Florida’s tiniest native owls, the Eastern Screech Owl!

Learn about these fascinating feathered neighbors and build your very own wooden nesting box to take home! It’s a fun, rewarding way to connect with nature and help provide a potential nesting space for local wildlife.

🪵 Screech Owl Nesting Box Program Workshop Fee: $15 per person (all materials included)
👨‍👩‍👧 Ages 14 and under: Must be accompanied by an adult
📲 RSVP REQUIRED (Space is limited)!
📅 Saturday, October 17
🕙 10am - 11:30am
📍 Gasparilla Island Lighthouse

👉 Reserve your spot today at www.BIPS.org!

Let’s create more opportunities for Florida’s wildlife to thrive, one backyard at a time!

Questions? Contact [email protected] or call 941-964-0060.

10/14/2026

🦴 TOMORROW: Dig into history for National Fossil Day! 🦴

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, October 15, from 1–3 PM at the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum for a fascinating afternoon celebrating fossils and the incredible stories they tell!

🔎 Explore the world of fossils with special guests from the Gulf Coast Mineral Fossil and Gem Club, discover something new, and join us as we honor the life and legacy of “Fossil” Frank Koffend, whose passion for fossil collecting inspired so many.

Bring your curiosity and join the Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) for an afternoon of discovery, learning, and a celebration of our natural history!

Visit www.BIPS.org or call 941-964-0060 for more information. We look forward to seeing you there!

10/13/2026

🎬 Behind the Scenes...

Our dedicated staff and volunteers are hard at work preparing for this Saturday’s Screech Owl Nesting Box Program! 🦉🔨

Join BIPS for a hands-on workshop celebrating Florida’s smallest native owl. Learn about the Eastern Screech Owl, its local habitat, and build a wooden nesting box to take home!

📍 Gasparilla Island Lighthouse
💲 $15 materials fee
👨‍👩‍👧 Ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Advance RSVP required at www.BIPS.org. We hope to see you there!

10/12/2026

🌊 BIPS AT ENGLEWOOD BEACH WATERFEST! 🌊

What a wonderful weekend connecting with our community at the Family Conservation Center of the Englewood Beach Waterfest! The Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS) was excited to share our passion for protecting our beautiful coastal environment through education, creativity, and conservation.

🌎 Keeping our beaches clean: We distributed our beach protector reusable bags and shared important information about beach trash and how each of us can help keep our shorelines clean and protect the wildlife that calls them home.

⭐ Creativity meets conservation: Visitors enjoyed a fun sea star craft activity with the help of a talented artist visiting from North Carolina!

🐢 Learning to protect our wildlife: Florida State Parks Park Rangers joined us to educate the public about sea turtles and the importance of protecting these incredible creatures and their coastal habitats.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who stopped by, participated, asked questions, and shared in our mission. Every conversation, small action, and new connection helps make a difference!

Together, we can INSPIRE, EDUCATE & PRESERVE the natural treasures that make our coastal communities so special. 🌴

10/09/2026

🌴 DUNE RESTORATION IS UNDERWAY! 🌊

We’re excited to share that work has begun on dune restoration around the Port Boca Grande Lighthouse & Museum!

Thanks to a generous grant from the Lee County Tourist Development Council and the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau, this important project is helping support the preservation and protection of the beautiful coastal environment surrounding one of Gasparilla Island’s most treasured historic landmarks.

At Barrier Island Parks Society (BIPS), we are committed to our mission to Inspire, Educate & Preserve... protecting our natural resources and historic treasures for generations to come.

We are grateful for this support and look forward to sharing updates as the restoration progresses! 💙🌿

Address

220 Gulf Boulevard
Boca Grande, FL
33921

Telephone

(941) 964-0060

Website

https://www.bips.org/

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