Posts Tagged ‘Education’
Garden 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…
Read MoreDigital Discussion — It Started With A Handshake: The Story Of Harvey Firestone And His Friendship With Thomas Edison And Henry Ford
Discover the story of the founder of Firestone Tires and the forgotten “Vagabond,” Harvey Firestone. Firestone was a business titan, friend of Edison and Ford and the organizer of their…
Read MoreGrow Fort Myers Plant Sale and Workshops
Come spend the day with us and participate in workshops, demonstrations, and of course plants will be available for sale! Learn how to care for orchids and bromeliads, garden with containers,…
Read MoreDigital Discussion: The Legacy of Edsel Ford
Join us as we explore the life and legacy of Edsel Ford, Henry and Clara Ford’s son. Edsel was president of the Ford Motor Company, a car designer, philanthropist, patron…
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