February 2024 Newsletter
Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation
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February, 2024
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Newsletter
The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation's Mission is to enhance the beauty and experience of Lakes Park
A Message From The President
Valentine's Day is around the corner and Love is in the Air!💗
There is so much to see and do here; Consider spending a romantic day at Lakes Park. Here are a few suggestions!
💜Take a beautiful new Swan Pedal boat on the Lake together and relax in the midst of nature.
💛Rent a Bicycle for two and take in the sights in the park.
💚Have a picnic or barbecue together while you watch the sunset over the lake.
💙Stroll through the gardens and marvel at the many species of trees and plants in our gardens.
🧡And if you prefer to spend the day with the family remember all of the above can be done as a family activity.
And since Valentine's Day is on a Wednesday this year you can stroll through the Farmer’s Market from 9am to 1pm and enjoy breakfast and/or lunch there also! Lakes Park has so much to offer.
So please take advantage of what you have right here in your backyard.
You’ll be glad you did!
Wishing everyone a Happy Valentine's Day filled with love, joy & happiness💗
Barbara Manzo
SAVE THE DATE
LAKES PARK ENRICHMENT FOUNDATION
Open House
Do you love Lakes Park? Would you like to be a part of enhancing it?
Everyone is welcome to join the Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation for an Open House.
Friday, February 23, 2024
11am-1pm shelter A-7 Light lunch and refreshments
Lakes Park, 7330 Gladiolus Dr. Fort Myers, FL 33908
This is an opportunity to learn and hear what the Foundation does at Lakes Park and how your talents and interests can be shared.
Whether you want to get involved in a committee, assist on the Foundation board or help in any fashion, your involvement is valuable and a great way to give back to the community and Lakes Park!
To participate in this
informational luncheon social sign up at:
Coming Soon!
Lakes Park Adventure Passport!
Celebrating 40 years of FUN!
April, 1984-April 2024
In honor of Earth Day & our 40th Anniversary, we will be offering a "Passport" for your donation. You'll receive "passes" for fun things to do in the Park. Our goal is to purchase & plant 40 trees with your donations & to leave a
Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation Legacy!
Watch for more details!
We’re bringing the Arts to Lakes Park!
The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation has partnered with The Florida Repertory Theatre and Amavida Resort Retirement Community to bring the arts to Lakes Park.
This project is certainly a team effort and is needed in the community.
Be sure to stay tuned for these wonderful performances.
Lee County Library System & Story Time
The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation and Lakes Park are partnering with Lee County Library System to bring a second Story Time to the Children’s Garden Each Month!
Be on the lookout for more details in the future.
We are proud our feathered friends call Lakes Park home!
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Spotted in The Park!
A Painted Bunting, flaunting its vibrant hues of red,
green &
blue!🧡💚💙
Also spotted were several warblers, a slew of songbirds, Great Blue Heron, a Wood Stork plus many other species! 🦆🦜🐦🦅
Join our Bird Patrol & let's keep watching!
Bird Patrol Led Nature Walks
1st Saturday of every month!
Bird & Nature Walk at Lakes Park every First Saturday, of every month!
The tour is FREE with paid parking
Parking is $1/hour or $5/all day
WHEN? 8am Please arrive a few minutes earlier-walks start promptly at 8am
Meet at Shelter A7 located near the Train Station
Bring water, binoculars & sunscreen.
Please wear comfortable shoes 👟 & dress for the weather
INFORMATION: 📞Call (239)533-7275
The Tour is
FREE with
PAID PARKING.
Parking is $1/hour or $5/all day.
Did you know?
The Park is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail, where bird habitats are protected in more than 500 locations throughout the state.
Check out this article from Gulf & Main Online Magazine,
"Talk a Walk on The Great Florida Birding Trail"
at the safe link: https://rb.gy/31bfr6
Cool Family-Friendly Things to Do at Lakes Park
Story Time in the Children's Garden
Lakes Park Nature Exploration
This activity is good for all ages but is aimed at families & children.
Happening every Friday through March! 4pm-5pm
Remember to dress for the weather, bring sunscreen, and water & please wear proper footwear
Check out our previous exploration with Rangers Jess & Yvette, both from J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge,
Sanibel Island
Farmers Market & Lakes Park Plant & Craft Sale
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Bring the one you LOVE
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February 14th, 2024 & February 28th, 2024
to The Lakes Park Plant & Craft Sale
Our Farmers Market is here Every Wednesday
Both begin at 9am-1pm
"Love is the flower you've got to let grow." —John Lennon
🌼🌺Take a Botanic Garden Tour🌳🌿
Our Strolling Garden Tours will take you through the Fragrance Garden, the Community Garden & the Children's Garden
Every 2nd Saturday of the Month
9 am
The Fragrance Garden is a natural place for plant lovers, there you'll find nooks like the 🦋Butterfly Garden &🌹Heritage Rose Garden
The Community Garden provides a place for Locals to learn to grow their own food🍓🌻Volunteers harvest food from several dedicated beds to donate to a local soup kitchen
At The Children's Garden you'll find places that inspire young minds, The Living Wall, The Fruit Loop Section with🍌"Banana Fort" a look-out fort to hide in & watch for wildlife🐰& whimsically designed musical play stations🌸
Be on the Look-Out!
When you are walking through the Fragrance Garden be on the lookout for this stunning Variegated Golden Chalice Vine. (Solandra maxima variegata).
The vine is evergreen and the flowers are spectacular and shaped like a chalice opening. The flowers are fragrant with a coconut fragrance and more so at night.
Picture credit to Lourdes Fernandez, a Lakes Parks Garden volunteer
Lakes Park UPDATES:
Community Cooperative Donations are producing nicely with many pounds of fresh produce and boxed/canned goods making a difference in people's lives.
The Garden is looking forward to being open to the public at The Lakes Park 40th Anniversary Celebration on April 4th-April 20th, 2024
All the beds are looking particularly lush and green this year.
They are loving the rain if no one else is.
Leave your mark on Lakes Park !!
Dedicate a brick 🧱 to a loved 💗 one for Valentine's Day, Birthdays, Anniversaries, etc.
Your donation will assist in creating beautiful paved paths in selected areas of the park. Three locations to choose from: The Train Station, the Children’s Garden or the Rose Garden.
✔️Complete the form here: https://t.ly/Y03dO
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Our mailing address is:
*|PO Box 61076|* *|Ft. Myers, FL, 33906|*
239.533.7578
Donations
PLEASE MAIL DONATIONS TO:
Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation
P.O. Box 61076
Fort Myers, Fl. 33906-1076
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