Posts Tagged ‘#nature’
Walk on the Wild Side at Lover’s Key
Join a park ranger at Lover’s Key for a guided hike along our Black Island Trail. Learn about the fascinating vegetation and wildlife that reside in our maritime hammock ecosystem,…
Read MoreSpooky Science
School Break camps are designed for students in grades K-5 when school is out. Campers explore Edison’s “living laboratory” while our educators, called “Wild Wizards,” teach topics in STEAM (science,…
Read MoreGrowing Tropical Fruit in South Florida
Both Edison and Ford grew tons of fruit during their days here in South Florida including citrus, pineapple, mangos and more! While growing citrus in Florida is possible for the…
Read MoreGarden Talk – Beguiling Begonias
Looking for some interesting additions to your potted plant collection? Come learn about some truly amazing begonias that simply thrive in the humid, shady corners of the garden. We will…
Read MoreEdison and Ford Winter Estates Opening the Museum and Laboratory!
Edison and Ford Winter Estates is re-opening the east side of the site, which includes the Museum, Laboratory, Garden Shoppe and Museum Store this Saturday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to 5:30…
Read MoreOrchid Symposium
For those of you that love our gardening events and enjoy spending time outdoors, you won’t want to miss our annual Orchid Sale and Symposium! Horticulturists and growers will have…
Read MoreGarden Class: Vegetable Gardening for Southwest Florida
If you have been thinking about planting some vegetables, or maybe creating your own food forest, fall is the time to start planting! When the Edison family began wintering in…
Read MoreGarden Talk: Mangolicious
There are more than 17 varieties of mango trees throughout the Edison Ford botanical gardens that are thriving and producing fruits. Depending on the variety grown, mangoes can ripen from June…
Read MoreBird Patrol Nature Walk
Stroll the beautiful grounds of Lakes Park on this Nature Walk offered by Bird Patrol in conjunction with Lee County Parks and Recreation. This easy walk along clear paths offers…
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