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
Birding at the Park – May 2020
Birding at the Park - May 2020 Parks & Rec staff and Lee County Bird Patrol have reported some birding and wildlife sightings at Lakes Park. Here are some photos (thank you!). Limpkins (Aramus guaruana) are tropical wetlands birds, and are … [Read more...] about Birding at the Park – May 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
Donated bricks and benches – May 2020
Donated Bricks and Benches - May 2020 How to get donated bricks or bench dedications in Lakes Park - CLICK HERE to find out more about our Pave the Park program CLICK HERE to see the Bench Dedication catalog Brick Donation Gift Certificates … [Read more...] about Donated bricks and benches – May 2020
What’s New in Lakes Park – April 2020
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 … [Read more...] about What’s New in Lakes Park – April 2020
What’s Bloomin’ Wednesday – April 15th Edition!
What's Bloomin' Wednesday - April 15th Edition! Lakes Park is still closed per the state-wide" "Stay At Home" order, so we are taking a virtual stroll in the Fragrance Garden today - come with us and and check out what's bloomin' (If you are … [Read more...] about What’s Bloomin’ Wednesday – April 15th Edition!
Pave the Park – Brick Donations, April 2020
Pave the Park for APRIL 2020 DONATE a brick or bench to help Lakes Park! Bricks installed this month at the TRAIN MUSEUM - our thanks to Lester Dolak, Nichole Babeau, Donald Schorr, and Wayne Leaver Bricks installed this month at the … [Read more...] about Pave the Park – Brick Donations, April 2020
Pave the Park for March, 2020
Pave the Park for March, 2020 Bricks installed this month at the Train Museum - our thanks to Luanne Burkholder and Anthony Gioia … [Read more...] about Pave the Park for March, 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
Foundation raises funds to enhance Lakes Park summer camp experience
Foundation raises funds to enhance Lakes Park summer camp experience - and more Fort Myers, FL, March 10th, 2020 - The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation held its 2nd annual “Evening Under the Stars” fundraising event on March 5th at the Oasis … [Read more...] about Foundation raises funds to enhance Lakes Park summer camp experience
Staghorn fern – What’s Bloomin’ Wednesday
What's Bloomin' Wednesday! for March 4th, 2020 The staghorn fern (Platycerium bifurcatum) is an impressive plant. They are tropical epiphytes - that means they grow on another plant, but they are not parasitic. Other examples of epiphytes besides … [Read more...] about Staghorn fern – What’s Bloomin’ Wednesday
Starburst Clerodendrum – What’s Bloomin’ Wednesday
Starburst Clerodendrum - What's Bloomin' Wednesday Starburst Clerodendrum (Clerodendrum quadriloculare) grows in the Lakes Park Botanic Garden. However, it hails from the Philippines and New Guinea. It is therefore well-suited to our climate here … [Read more...] about Starburst Clerodendrum – What’s Bloomin’ Wednesday