Adult Education

Whether your interest is in art, gardening, wellness or history, Edison Ford classes and workshops offer adults the opportunity to innovate, create and discover their passion. Virtual presentations are also offered. Click here to view our full calendar of upcoming events.

Speakers Available

Are you looking for a speaker for your organization or business? Our knowledgeable and engaging historians are available to present. A wide variety of topics are available to chose from, including: Tamiami Trail: The Final Frontier, Here Comes the Train! Fort Myers Gets A Railroad, The Fort Myers Connection: The Edison’s Winter Home, The Tin Goose History of the Trimotor Airplane’, Calling Doctor Ford: History of the Ford Hospital, The Hunt : Edison’s Search for Rubber, Edison and Ford and the First World War, The Calusa, Nicola Tesla, The History of Spring Training in Fort Myers, The Battle of Fort Myers, Life and Legacy of Edsel Ford, and many more.

Starting at $250, presentations typically include a 45 minute PowerPoint with 15 minutes for questions. Members of our Horticulture Department are available to speak on a variety of Florida gardening topics. Book your presentation today by calling (239) 334 – 7419.

Garden Talks

Garden talks are informative, drop-in sessions, where members of our horticulture team address a single plant species. Advance registration is not required. Purchase a ticket and get a raffle ticket at the Ticket Office and meet at the Banyan Café by 10:00 am.

Programs typically last 90 minutes. Be prepared with comfortable walking shoes , sun protection and water. Members: $15, Non-Members: $20

Future Garden Talks will be posted on the website calendar.

Gardening Classes

Horticultural Specialist, Karen Maxwell, teaches in-depth garden classes. The programs are held indoors, in an air-conditioned classroom. Class size is limited, so advance registration is required.

Garden classes are posted on the website calendar.

Art Classes

Edison and Ford Winter Estates offers many opportunities throughout the year for residents and guests to learn painting techniques, create floral arrangements or other pieces of artwork. Classes are taught by local artists. Registration is required for each at EdisonFord.org and classes can be purchased as gifts.

Classes are posted on the website calendar.

Digital Discussions and Step Into History Programs

These free, Zoom-based conversations feature a different topic related to history monthly.

View the website calendar for upcoming presentations.

And Much More

We offer a variety of other adult education classes throughout the year.

Adult Education

Registration

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