by Kathy Busick Tropical Storm Sally cleanup There may be a hint of cooler weather in the air (Florida’s idea of cooler weather), but most work days are still hot and humid. The rains and winds from TS Sally hit the trees in the area the … [Read more...] about News from the Botanic Garden, September 2020
Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation Elects Board Members
Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation Elects Board Members Fort Myers, FL (Sept. 24, 2020) - The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation recently re-elected its Executive Committee and added a new Director. Sarah Selfridge, Robin Baum, Kathy Busick, … [Read more...] about Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation Elects Board Members
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
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
Lakes Park Community Gardeners grow, donate food
Lakes Park Community Gardeners grow, donate food For many years, Bill Johnson has led the Community Garden at Lakes Park in an effort to grow, harvest, collect and donate food for the Community Cooperative soup kitchen in Fort Myers. During the … [Read more...] about Lakes Park Community Gardeners grow, donate food
What’s New Around the Park, January 2020
What's New Around The Park, January 2020 The new year has brought a renewed wave of activity to the gardens at Lakes Park. We are very gratedful to have such gifted and passionate volunteers working to keep the gardens beautiful. A chilly day for … [Read more...] about What’s New Around the Park, January 2020
Fun with the Lakes Park Garden Ambassadors
Fun with the Lakes Park Garden Ambassadors Thanksgiving Day Lakes Park Ambassador "Welcome Back" Brunch Our second annual Lakes Park Ambassador "Welcome Back" Brunch was held on Thursday December 5th, 2019. The event was co-hosted by … [Read more...] about Fun with the Lakes Park Garden Ambassadors
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
Halloween Fun with Lakes Park’s Volunteers
Halloween Fun with Lakes Park's Volunteers Our Lakes Park Ambassadors really get into the spirit of Halloween fun. This year was no exception! "Volunteering at the polls" was a popular assignment for Scarecrows in the Park, a free attraction at the … [Read more...] about Halloween Fun with Lakes Park’s Volunteers
Pave The Park – Bricks Installed and BRICK MADNESS RETURNS!
Brick Madness! announcement; Bricks Installed in Sept-Oct-Nov; and a unique volunteer opportunity for a budding videographer... BRICK MADNESS RETURNS! Pave The Park - Bricks Installed during September, October, and November 2019 We'd like to thank … [Read more...] about Pave The Park – Bricks Installed and BRICK MADNESS RETURNS!
Volunteer Opportunity: Botanic Garden Tour Guide Trainees
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