June & July 2023 Newsletter

June 2, 2023
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The Mission of the Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation is to enhance the beauty and experience of Lakes Park.
June & July, 2023

New Murals in the Children's Garden!

A painting of a tree with a door in the middle on a wall.
Two butterflies are painted on a white wall

2023 Lakes Park Fall Festival!

A poster for the 2023 lakes park fall festival movie character scarecrows.
A white sheet of paper with a lot of text on it.

A poster for a movie star scarecrows event.

Please tell a business or a friend about our scarecrow event! This is a fantastic way to promote a business and get involved in the community.


Refreshed gazebo

A white gazebo with a blue sign that says welcome

From Jeff Jacobson: 
"The restoration of the RRMSF gazebo near the wye is complete! I want to thank all park staff and volunteers for contributing their time and talents to make this transformation possible. 
Linda Jones
Dana Parr
Ken Carpenter
Dan Flavin
Marty Lydecker
Steve McDonald
Joe DeBacker
Ross Becker
I am humbled and honored to serve the park and RRMSF with each of you."


Whats Blooming at Lakes Park?

A tree with red flowers along a path in a park
A tree with lots of red flowers on it
This Royal poinciana started blooming in June back in the Fragrance Garden.

New Memorial Bench Installed!

A plaque that says dedicated to pamela giddles a beautiful woman a wonderful smile friends first friends forever
A man standing next to a park bench with a lake in the background
A man is standing next to a wooden park bench.
Carl Giddings was checking out the newly installed bench and plaque he purchased in memory of his wife Pamela. He seemed pleased with the bench and plaque. Check it out next time you're in the park!

Ding Darling Ranger led hike at Lakes

A girl wearing a purple tank top that says

Free Yoga in the Park!

A group of people are posing for a picture while sitting on the grass.
A group of people are doing yoga in a park

Starting in August, we will only have one class each week on Sunday's from 7-8pm. Come enjoy FREE summer time yoga in the park.


Community Garden Update!

Two sunflowers are growing in a wooden planter
A bunch of flowers are growing in a garden next to a white fence.
A scarecrow in a garden with a duck and flowers
A garden filled with lots of plants and flowers on a sunny day.

A few of the lush summertime beds this year. Nice to see less covered beds in black tarps. We are getting ready to gear up for renewals and new gardeners are starting in August!


Bird Patrol Led Nature Walks
1st Saturday of every month!
Next walk is August 5th

A man is taking a selfie with a group of people.

Tour is FREE with PAID PARKING. Parking is $1/hour or $5/all day.
 
WHEN: 8 A.M. the FIRST Saturday of every month. Please arrive a few minutes before 8 A.M.
Walks start promptly at 8 A.M.

WHERE: LAKES REGIONAL PARK, 7330 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers, Fl. 33908

Please meet at Shelter A7. Enter Lakes Park gate from Gladiolus. Turn right. Drive to end of road, continue through the parking lot. Shelter A7 is located near the Train Station. 

INFORMATION: Call (239)533-7275 

Please wear comfortable shoes and dress to be outside. Bring water, sunscreen and binoculars.

All are welcome.
Hope to see you there!


FREE Ranger-led Summer Programs

A poster that says free ranger led summer programs

This program for mindful birding and kids nature exploration walks. This starts on Friday June 16th at 8:00 am!


A sign that says lakes park water features closed

Volunteer work in park!

A man in a blue shirt is standing next to a man in a green shirt
A woman is standing next to a blue bucket in a rocky area.
A stack of bricks with names on them including steve and kelly wilson
A group of people are standing in a pile of dirt.

Bike Safety Reminder

A sign that says crowded area bikers slow down low speed zone call out when passing

A friendly reminder to all bicyclists.


Follow this link for a brick donation and this link for a general donation. Thank you for your support!


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Our mailing address is:
Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation

P.O. Box 61076

Fort Myers, Fl 33906-1076


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