Myakka Canopy Walkway Guided Tour with CanopyMeg
WHERE
Myakka Canopy Walkway (Map)
WHEN
Monday, February 16, 2026 (President’s Day) | 10am – 11am
WHO
Dr. “CanopyMeg” Lowman.
WHY
Join us for a rare and special opportunity to enjoy a guided tour of the Myakka Canopy Walkway with Dr. Meg Lowman.
REGISTRATION:
There is FREE admission to Myakka State Park for President’s Day! When you register for the tour, no payment is required, however donations are encouraged and appreciated. Registration Form
PARKING & LOCATION:
Please park at the Myakka Canopy Walkway parking lot (overflow parking is on the side of the road) and meet at the trail head. Please try to arrive 10-15 mins early. The guided walk will start promptly at 10am. If you are running late, please meet us at the walkway. View Map
AFTER THE TOUR:
Join us after the tour at the Myakka Outpost where there are picnic tables, the Lake Pavilion, a food truck, gift shop, trails and Lake Myakka to explore. Consider packing a lunch or buying food from the food truck. View Map
JOIN US!
Join us for a rare and special opportunity to enjoy a guided tour of the Myakka Canopy Walkway with Dr. Meg Lowman, also known as “CanopyMeg”.
Dr. Lowman led the construction project of the Myakka Walkway—the first public canopy walkway in North America—completed 25 years ago through her role as founder and executive director of the TREE Foundation. Meg will share insights about the Myakka Walkway and other global projects, as well as her journey becoming a pioneer in canopy biology, a world-renowned scientist, and the world’s first female arbornaut. Learn more about Meg – canopymeg.com
Support The Mission
Donations to the TREE Foundation are encouraged and help support projects that connect children and communities to nature, much like the Myakka Canopy Walkway already does.
These efforts include bringing the Kids in the Canopy vision to life, such as a kid-sized canopy walkway at Oscar Scherer State Park in Osprey, Florida, complete with an adventurous web and treehouse experience designed especially for young explorers, along with educational programs that inspire curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of nature.
Book Lovers
Another meaningful way to show support is by purchasing one of Dr. Lowman’s books. Meg is the author of books like The Arbornaut, and her newest release, Tree Day. Consider bringing one of her books to the event for Meg to sign! It’s a great way to support her work and take home a lasting reminder of this special experience. Meg’s books:
Visit Meg Lowman's Author Page
Come curious and enjoy a morning in the treetops!