Foundation announces People’s Choice winners of the tenth annual Scarecrows in the Park competition Fort Myers, FL, Oct. 29, 2019 – The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation has announced the People’s Choice winners of the tenth annual Scarecrows in … [Read more...] about Foundation announces People’s Choice winners of the tenth annual Scarecrows in the Park competition
Volunteer News: Lakes Park Ambassadors, September 2019
VOLUNTEER NEWS Lakes Park Ambassadors in September 2019 FREE! Guests First Customer Service Training Program One of Lee County's tourism goals is to be the friendliest place to live, work, and visit. The Guests … [Read more...] about Volunteer News: Lakes Park Ambassadors, 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
Girl Scouts, OneTree.org plant 60 new trees at Lakes Park
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 … [Read more...] about Girl Scouts, OneTree.org plant 60 new trees at Lakes Park
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
LPEF’s own Sue Moore honored by local media
LPEF's own Sue Moore honored by local media Long-time Lee County volunteer Sue Moore has served on the Board of the Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation for years. Now she has been honored by local media on the occasion of her 80th birthday. Earlier … [Read more...] about LPEF’s own Sue Moore honored by local media
Girl Scout Gold Award project – Pollination Station at Lakes Park
Girl Scout Gold Award Project - Pollination Station at Lakes Park Girl Scout Katherine Poinsett is working on her Gold Award by volunteering to add a Pollination Station to the Children's Garden at Lakes Park. The Gold Award is open to high … [Read more...] about Girl Scout Gold Award project – Pollination Station at Lakes Park
*UPDATED* Community Garden harvests & donations, January 2019
Community Garden harvests & donations, January 2019 The Lakes Park Community Garden harvests fresh produce twice monthly during the growing season. Several dedicated beds provide for fresh food donations, and Community Garden members contribute … [Read more...] about *UPDATED* Community Garden harvests & donations, January 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
December 2018 – Happenings around the Park
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 … [Read more...] about December 2018 – Happenings around the Park
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
Community Garden – Inaugural Work Day, October 2018
Community Garden - Inaugural Work Day, October 2018 Have you ever wandered by the Community Garden and marveled at how neat and pretty it is? That's because the Park has the best volunteers ever! The first official work day of the 2018-2019 growing … [Read more...] about Community Garden – Inaugural Work Day, October 2018