Volunteer Opportunity: Botanic Garden Tour Guide Trainees Tuesday, November 5th, 2019 - The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation seeks volunteer Botanic Garden Tour Guide Trainees. Learn to lead tours once a month during tourist season (October through … [Read more...] about Volunteer Opportunity: Botanic Garden Tour Guide Trainees
Lakes Park News from the Gardens, September 2019
Lakes Park News from the Gardens September 2019 Donations galore! Safety in the Gardens - Please Help! The ONLY exception to the "pedestrians only" … [Read more...] about Lakes Park News from the Gardens, September 2019
Lakes Park Ambassadors in the News July/August 2019
Lakes Park Ambassadors in the News for July/August 2019 Summertime Volunteer Appreciation Brunch hosted by First Watch After the snowbirds have flown north for the summer, a handful of stalwart "year-rounder" volunteers continue to give of … [Read more...] about Lakes Park Ambassadors in the News July/August 2019
Scenes from Lakes Park, June 2019
Scenes from Lakes Park, June 2019 Here are some recent scenes from Lakes Park. Fort Myers Beach pier featured along Lakes Park's miniature train tracks Scenes from the Train: A scale model of the Fort Myers Beach pier has been installed along the … [Read more...] about Scenes from Lakes Park, June 2019
Tidbits from the Botanic Garden, April-May 2019
Tidbits from the Botanic Garden, April-May 2019 "Season" is over and our snowbirds/seasonal residents have all headed north once more. But before the action wound down, the Botanic Garden at Lakes Park buzzed and hopped with activity throughout the … [Read more...] about Tidbits from the Botanic Garden, April-May 2019
EVENT: Plant sale Wed. Jan. 30th, 2019
EVENT: Plant sale Wed. Jan. 30th, 2019 The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation will host a plant sale in the Lakes Park Botanic Garden, Wednesday January 30th, 2019 from 9:00 AM to Noon. The sale will take place in the propagation and potting area of … [Read more...] about EVENT: Plant sale Wed. Jan. 30th, 2019
Gartner Day of Caring energizes volunteers in Lakes Park’s Botanic Garden
Gartner Day of Caring energizes volunteers in Lakes Park's Botanic Garden On November 2nd, the United Way sent a team of volunteers from the Gartner Group to help Foundation volunteers in the Botanic Garden at Lakes Park. Dubbed a "Day of Caring", … [Read more...] about Gartner Day of Caring energizes volunteers in Lakes Park’s Botanic Garden
Volunteers needed for Lakes Park Botanic Garden tours
Volunteers needed for Lakes Park Botanic Garden tours The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation seeks volunteer candidates to lead tours of the Botanic Garden at Lakes Park. A team of three or more are desired to lead the tour on alternate … [Read more...] about Volunteers needed for Lakes Park Botanic Garden tours
Final harvest and plant sale at Lakes Park, April 24th 2018
Final harvest and plant sale at Lakes Park, April 24th 2018 LAKES PARK COMMUNITY GARDEN Rock Star, Bill Johnson, reports: "We made our tenth and final donation for the 2018 growing season today 4-24-2018. We donated 82 lbs. today giving us a … [Read more...] about Final harvest and plant sale at Lakes Park, April 24th 2018
Lakes Park Fragrance Garden fountain restored
Lakes Park Fragrance Garden fountain restored The serenity of the Fragrance Garden at Lakes Park has been enhanced by the return of the fountain! It is located in the pond near the propagation sheds. Sr Parks & Rec Program Specialist Ross … [Read more...] about Lakes Park Fragrance Garden fountain restored
StoryTime in the Garden, April 18th 2018
StoryTime in the Garden, April 18th 2018 StoryTime in the Children's Garden at Lakes Park is rapidly becoming the worst-kept secret in Lee County! One morning each month, families come to the garden for stories, activities, and crafts under the … [Read more...] about StoryTime in the Garden, April 18th 2018
LDS Church volunteers in the gardens, April 14th 2018
LDS Church volunteers in the gardens, April 14th 2018 A team of volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints came to help in the gardens at Lakes Park on April 14th. During the summer, we try to maintain the gardens to the standard … [Read more...] about LDS Church volunteers in the gardens, April 14th 2018