Posts Tagged ‘Education’
Digital Discussion: Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh in Southwest Florida
In this informative talk, learn about the history of the Lindbergh family and their connection to Southwest Florida. Site Program Manager, Holly Shaffer, will discuss why Charles and Anne Lindbergh…
Read MoreGarden Talk: Vines and Trellises
In this talk, learn how to grow and care for vines and trellises in various landscapes. Participants will receive a 20% off coupon for use on plant purchases in the…
Read MoreDigital Discussion: Joshua Chamberlain and the Civil War
Thomas Edison worked as a traveling telegraph during the Civil War. At the same time, a college professor, Joshua Chamberlain, led his troops into battle at Little Round Top at…
Read MoreGarden Talk: Edison’s Bamboo
The abundance of bamboo growing at Seminole Lodge enticed Edison to purchase the 13.5-acre property in 1885. When the inventor began conducting electric lighting experiments in 1879, he tested a…
Read MoreSouthwest Florida Music Education Center Cultivation Event
The Southwest Florida Music Education Center (SWFLMEC) is hosting a free community engagement event to share more about their post-secondary music education certificates for musically talented neurodivergent young adults. The…
Read MoreYoga in the Moonlight Garden
Every Wednesday at 10 a.m. (May 4, 11, 18, and 25) This one 1-hour yoga class allows you to step away from all the 21st century gadgets and focus on…
Read MoreStep Into History Presentations with Edison Ford Site Historians
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. Each week, Edison Ford Historians present an in-depth look at a topic related to our site. Topics include: the Edison Family, The Vagabonds- a…
Read MoreArt in the Gardens
This outdoor exhibit features handmade sculptures made by school children from a dozen Lee County schools. Educators from participating schools will receive a 30” x 30” five-pointed star that students…
Read MoreGarden Talk: Bulbarama
Learn about the different bulbs that can be grown here in Southwest Florida and how to add them to your garden. Participants will receive a coupon for 20% off plant…
Read MoreDigital Discussion: Baseball During the Civil War
According to Thomas Edison, “baseball is the greatest of American games”. Baseball was a popular pastime that emerged when Thomas Edison was a teenager during the Civil War. Learn about…
Read MoreArt in the Gardens Exhibit
Students from local schools will participate in this 14th annual art exhibit. Educators from participating schools will receive a 30” X 30” five-pointed star that students can paint or decorate with…
Read MoreSchool Break Camp: Nature Explorers Camp
School Break Camps are designed for students in grades 1-6 when school is out. In this camp, students will complete hands-on activities related to biology and plant life to better…
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