Coexisting with Alligators by Richard Bauer Land Stewardship Coordinator Conservation 20/20 Lee County Parks and Recreation Department Lakes Park is one of the best places in Lee County to observe a variety of animals in their natural habitats. One of the more conspicuous animals found at the park is the American alligator (Alligator
What’s New in Lakes Park – April 2020 New concrete repair/replacement While the park was closed in April, Parks & Recreation took the opportunity to make some repairs. Concrete was replaced at the splash pads and also in the Rose Garden gazebo. Plants and Flowers – What’s Bloomin’? Park
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 snails. More on snail kites from FWC: CLICK ME The lake’s shores and shallows are littered
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 their time and talents at Lakes Regional Park. So when First Watch Regional Marketing Manager Kelsie Davidson approached Parks
Girl Scouts, OneTree.org plant 60 new trees at Lakes Park Local Girl Scout troops partnered with OneTree.org to plant 60 new trees at Lakes Park earlier this month. 17 different varieties now grow in a marshy area just north of the Fragrance Garden, along the creek that separates the park from Lakes Park RV. Why
Land management at Lakes Park benefits local residents and wildlife, too If you’ve passed by the Summerlin Road entrance to Lakes Park recently, you’ve seen that this side of the park looks quite different than it did a few months ago. County land management agents have worked to improve the habitat for a community of
December 2018 – Happenings around the Park Volunteers – We kicked off the month with a December 5th brunch in honor of all “Lakes Park Ambassador” volunteers. Your dedication helps to make Lakes Park THE place for families to gather and play in Lee County. Ambassadors from the Train Museum, the Botanic Garden, the Nest,
Park Improvements, August 2018 Lee County Parks and Recreation has been working on a number of park imrovements this summer to enhance the Lakes Park experience for all visitors. Check out some of what’s been going on. New Trees After having lost more than 300 trees to Hurricane Irma, tree replacement has become an ongoing
