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
Brick and Bench dedications for August 2020
Bricks and Benches for August 2020 Rose Garden Dedications Many thanks to Meghan Finley and Valerie Scalise Children's Garden Dedications Many thanks to Robin Baum Many thanks to Robin McClatchey Thomas LEARN MORE … [Read more...] about Brick and Bench dedications for August 2020
Wildlife and Birding in Lakes Park, August 2020
Wildlife and Birding in Lakes Park, August 2020 LEAST BITTERN 07/25/2020 - JANET KIRK writes: "You will never know how much effort went into getting this Least Bittern this morning! Ha, ha! ". Read on for more from Janet on this elusive bird in … [Read more...] about Wildlife and Birding in Lakes Park, 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
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