September 2024 Newsletter

September 3, 2024
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Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation 
🌞 September, 2024🍂
Newsletter

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The Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation's Mission is to enhance the beauty and experience of Lakes Park 


Summer camp 2024 thank you from the lakes park staff !
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What does September mean to you?


The weather is perfect for birthday celebrations and the start of the school year is giving us all the feels. What better way to enjoy this amazing month? Throw a Labor Day weekend bash! Don't wait until the last minute to plan your party - start now and make it one for the books! Plus, mark your calendars for Scarecrows in the Park, the ultimate fall celebration. Get your party hats on and let's make awesome memories together!



Mark Your Calendars!

October 11th-27th - Fall Festival
October 11th-31st - Halloween Express

 

Visit this website for all the details!  https://rb.gy/hkc53i



Registration Deadline
September 29th, 2024


Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience filled with exciting activities!
SCARECROWS IN THE PARK &
LAKES PARK FALL FESTIVAL!

Details on how you can be a part of this extraordinary event are in the flyer or you can go online LakesPark.org

A sign that says scarecrows in the park

 The theme this year is "The Great Outdoors"

Volunteers are needed to decorate for The Halloween Express, starting mid-September. Anyone who wishes to help,
please email Dan Flavin at 
dan@rrsmf.org

Registration Link👇
https://rb.gy/cq1r94


Lakes Park Fall Festival   October 11th-31st, 2024
Registration Deadline  September 29th, 2024
Online Registration Form, Key Dates & Details:

 
https://rb.gy/cq1r94


A flyer for the lakes park fall festival in 2024
There are a lot of pictures of trees and plants in this report.
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What's Happening Around Town?

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A poster for a national public lands day celebration.
www.leeparks.org conservation2020@leegov.org

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? 8 am Please arrive a few minutes earlier | walk starts promptly at 8 am
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. 



GARDEN NEWS
 

 Take a leisurely stroll through our carefully tended grounds and immerse yourself in the beauty of each Garden. Whether you are in search of solace or just a brief respite, our gardens provide the ideal haven for you. Come and witness the enchantment firsthand. 


A sign for children 's garden is above a stone archway

Children's Garden



Please help us help Cooper the Caterpillar! He has a body that needs to grow!
Please drop off any painted rocks in the Children’s Garden to share.
It doesn’t have to be fancy.
He just needs color and love!
Thank you!!


A row of rocks are lined up in a garden next to a sign.
A row of rocks painted to look like a caterpillar are laying on the ground.

REMINDER
Story Time will resume in October 2024 


Community Garden
Watch for our plant sale at the beginning of October!


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Planning is essential!

 Let's be prepared


Dear Gardeners,

We are thankful that our rainy season has been fairly calm so far. The Steering Committee is taking care of the Community Garden and Gardener Dave is watering the sweet potatoes. Gardeners are reminded to weed the 6-inch border around their beds. Beds should be weeded, maintained, and free of objects that can be projectiles in severe weather. Calls will be placed to those who are not in compliance. Tomato cages that aren't secured in beds will be moved to our community pile. We are in the middle of hurricane season. We all need to be vigilant about flying objects.

Our seedlings have sprouted! Your steering committee has been busy planting seeds. There are kale, tomatoes, eggplant, Swiss chard, collards, cauliflower, broccoli, hot and sweet peppers, and garlic chives. We are planning on having a plant sale at the beginning of October. Soil will be available at that time as well, it's a great time to start panting. Watch for more information in the coming month.

I can't wait to get my hands in the dirt and plant!

Nancy Sanders

A bunch of potted plants are sitting on a balcony.

Fragrance Garden & Succulent Garden

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A tree with lots of purple flowers on it

Rose Garden

A garden with lots of red roses and palm trees

Be sure to take a walk through one or all of our gardens!


Leave your mark on Lakes Park !!


Dedicate a brick to a loved one, honor them for years to come.
It's a perfect gift for New Year's🍾Valentine's Day💗
St. Patrick's Day🍀Easter🐰Mother's Day🌼Father's Day💪Memorial Day⛿4th of July🌟Labor Day 👩‍🔧👩‍🏫Halloween🍊Thanksgiving🦃Christmas🎄 Birthdays🍰& Anniversaries💍

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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A bunch of bricks with names on them are laying on the ground.

Copyright © 2024 Lakes Park, All rights reserved.
Our mailing address is:
PO Box 61076 Ft. Myers, FL, 33906
239.533.7578

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