VIP winners of the 11th annual Scarecrows in the Park competition announced Fort Myers, FL, October 25, 2020 – The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation and Lee County Parks & Recreation are pleased to announce the VIP winners of the … [Read more...] about VIP Winners: Who’s Your American Hero?
Scarecrows in the Park: American Heroes Edition
Registration now open for “Scarecrows in the Park: American Heroes Edition” Fort Myers, FL, Sept. 4, 2020 - The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation invites the Southwest Florida community to participate in its 11th annual “Scarecrows in the Park” … [Read more...] about Scarecrows in the Park: American Heroes Edition
NEWS from the BOTANIC GARDEN August, 2020
NEWS from the BOTANIC GARDEN at Lakes Park August, 2020 BED REBUILDING PROJECT in the Community Garden Each year for the past several years, we've selected 8-10 raised beds in the Community Garden for replacement. The harsh, … [Read more...] about NEWS from the BOTANIC GARDEN August, 2020
Kid Stuff – Summer in Lakes Park, July 2020
GONE FISHIN' Limited registration for the Lee County summer camps opened on June 1st. The session runs from July 1st and concludes July 31st with CDC guidelines in place. The Foundation's original plan was to raise funds (successful!) to send the … [Read more...] about Kid Stuff – Summer in Lakes Park, July 2020
News from the Gardens at Lakes Park, July 2020
News from the Gardens July 12, 2020 During this pandemic I know that the Gardens have been a great source of peace and joy for many folks walking through it each day. They take the time to tell us how much they appreciate what we do. … [Read more...] about News from the Gardens at Lakes Park, July 2020
Scenes from the Botanic Garden – May 2020
Scenes from the Botanic Garden - May 2020 Food-growing season winds down, but our Garden Ambassador volunteers continue to work hard on making the Botanic Garden a beautiful oasis. Community Garden Happenings Nancy Sanders from the Community Garden … [Read more...] about Scenes from the Botanic Garden – May 2020
What’s New In Lakes Park, March 2020
What's New In Lakes Park March 2020 Wildlife Updates Early in February, the birding community was all abuzz with news of snail kites (Rostrhamus sociabilis) visiting the park. These raptors are aptly named, since they feed mostly on apple … [Read more...] about What’s New In Lakes Park, March 2020
Pave the Park and Bench Dedications for February 2020 UPDATED
Pave the Park and Bench Dedications for February 2020 Updated 02/29/2020 More bricks were installed on February 29th, in the Children's Garden. Big thanks to: Jamie Friebel Debbie Whitehead Barbara Manzo We'd like to thank the following … [Read more...] about Pave the Park and Bench Dedications for February 2020 UPDATED
Volunteers in the Gardens & Beyond – Fall 2019
Volunteers in the Gardens & Beyond - Fall 2019 It's time to feature our Garden Ambassadors, aka volunteers in the gardens. The Foundation's main focus each autumn is the Fall Festival and our contribution to it - Scarecrows in the Park. But … [Read more...] about Volunteers in the Gardens & Beyond – Fall 2019
PAVE THE PARK: Bricks Installed at Lakes Park July 12th, 2019
PAVE THE PARK: Bricks Installed at Lakes Park July 12th, 2019 Here are the bricks installed at Lakes Park on July 12th, 2019. NOTE: The Train Station is under construction for the duration of the summer. Bricks cannot be installed there while … [Read more...] about PAVE THE PARK: Bricks Installed at Lakes Park July 12th, 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
Final StoryTime of the season draws crowd
Final StoryTime of the season draws crowd As another "season" draws to a close, the Foundation reflects on the humble beginnings of a very popular activity for the pre-school crowd and their parents. StoryTime in the Garden … [Read more...] about Final StoryTime of the season draws crowd