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
Pave the Park and Bench Dedications for February 2020 UPDATED
Pave the Park and Bench Dedications for February 2020 Updated 02/29/2020 More bricks were installed on February 29th, in the Children's Garden. Big thanks to: Jamie Friebel Debbie Whitehead Barbara Manzo We'd like to thank the following … [Read more...] about Pave the Park and Bench Dedications for February 2020 UPDATED
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
Pave the Park – Bricks Installed Dec 2019 & Jan 2020 – many thanks!
Pave the Park - Bricks Installed Dec 2019 & Jan 2020 What is "Pave the Park"? Pave the Park continues to be a popular way to acknowledge loved ones and special occasions. MANY THANKS! to those who donated in December 2019 and January 2020. … [Read more...] about Pave the Park – Bricks Installed Dec 2019 & Jan 2020 – many thanks!
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
Foundation presents 2nd annual “Evening Under the Stars”
Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation presents “An Evening Under the Stars” Fort Myers, FL, January 23, 2020 - The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation invites the public to attend their 2nd annual “Evening Under the Stars,” a gala benefitting the … [Read more...] about Foundation presents 2nd annual “Evening Under the Stars”
What’s New Around The Park, December 2019
Once again, the Lakes Park Farmer's Market was honored to collect Letters to Santa. Children visiting the Farmer's Market on December 18th had the opportunity to drop their letters into Santa's Mailbox. Parks & Rec in action: Sign … [Read more...] about What’s New Around The Park, December 2019
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
Farmer’s Market and Foundation to co-host Holiday Fun Day at Lakes Park
Farmer’s Market and Foundation to co-host Holiday Fun Day at Lakes Park Fort Myers, FL, Dec. 12, 2019 – The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation and Local Roots, operator of the Lakes Park Farmer’s Market, will co-host Holiday Fun Day from 9 a.m. … [Read more...] about Farmer’s Market and Foundation to co-host Holiday Fun Day at Lakes Park