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IN THIS ISSUE: 


You're Invited! 2nd Annual Evening Under the Stars, March 5th 
The Foundation invites you to their annual fundraising gala. Expect an evening of food, wine, entertainment, auctions, raffles, prizes and more - get the details, GET TICKETS! 

Pave The Park: Bricks Installed in Dec 2019 & Jan 2020 
Bricks installed in the Children's Garden, Rose Garden, and around the Train Museum - plus instructions on how to donate your own custom engraved brick to Lakes Park.

What's New Around The Park - January 2020
New plantings, Community Garden harvests, Bird Patrol, and a sneak peek at a new park feature... 

Park Activities and Programs 
Garden Tours, StoryTime, Farmer's Market - find the whole schedule right here!

Evening Under the Stars 

Thursday March 5th 2020 | 6:00 - 9:30 PM  
at Amavida Living - 7650 Gladiolus Drive, Fort Myers, FL 33908 


Support the Foundation's efforts to enhance the beauty and experience of Lakes Park, including: 

~ completion of the Children's Garden "music park"
~ rebuild/repair of the Community Garden's raised beds
~ STEM field trips for the Lakes Park summer campers
(Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) 


Food, wine, live entertainment, raffles, auctions, prizes
Sponsorship opportunities - CLICK HERE

Get tickets on Eventbrite

PAVE the PARK

Bricks installed December 2019 and January 2020 
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Engraved bricks installed in the Children's Garden at Lakes Park

What's New Around the Park, January 2020

CLICK the PIC for all the news! 
 
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PARK ACTIVITIES and PROGRAMS

Foundation programs are FREE
Donations gratefully accepted - in person (see FARMER'S MARKET, below) or PLEASE VISIT the PayPal Giving Fund


First Saturday of the month, year-round  
8:00-10:00 AM   
The Morning Meander - Lee County Bird Patrol Tour 

Meet at Shelter A7 in the park. Walking tour with Bird Patrol guide. Bring camera, binoculars, water. Wear hat, sunscreen or other sun protection, comfortable shoes, appropriate clothing for the weather. 
 


Second Saturday of the Month
October through April
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 
Botanic Garden Tours with Master Gardener Paula Novander 

Botanic Garden Tours occur on the 2nd Saturday each month, October through April. 
Meet at the Community Garden sign by 9:00 AM. 
 
 

Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, October through April 
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM 
Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation Plant Sales - at the Farmer's Market 

Help support the Lakes Park Gardens. Buy plants propagated by our Garden Ambassadors.  Proceeds help us to purchase supplies and new plants to keep the gardens looking beautiful.
 


Every Tuesday & Thursday, year-round 
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM 
Volunteer Work Days in the Gardens

Get your hands dirty and help enhance the beauty and experience of Lakes Park! Service-learning volunteers are welcome! Lee County Volunteer registration may be required. Visit us on SignUp.com. https://signup.com/go/mvnYLHB 
  

Third Wednesday of the Month, October through April
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 
StoryTime in the Garden

Stories, activities and FUN appropriate for the pre-school set. Parents must stay with their children. Meet in the Children’s Garden. 


Every Wednesday, October through April  
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM 
Lakes Park Farmer's Market 

Wednesday is your day to shop from Southwest Florida's finest growers, producers, and suppliers of the freshest fruits, vegetables, organics, seafoods, meats, cheeses, prepared foods, flowers, and more.  Parking is free for market shoppers. 
 


Thursday March 5th, 2020 
2nd Annual
Evening Under the Stars

A fundraising benefit for Lakes Park

6:00 - 9:30 PM at the Clubhouse at Amavida Living 
7650 Gladiolus Drive

GET TICKETS at http://LakesPark.Eventbrite.com
OR visit LakesPark.org 

 
 
October 16 - October 18, 2020
October 23 - October 30, 2020 
Scarecrows in the Park
at the Lakes Park Fall Festival 

Get your organization's name in front of 50,000+ visitors. Build a display, or sponsor a youth group to build. Earn service learning/volunteer hours in a fun, family-friendly environment.

REGISTRATION STARTS IN JUNE 2020. 
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Best regards,
Erin White, Executive Director 
Lakes Park Enrichment Foundation 

LakesPark.org 
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