Acrylic Landscape Painting with Marie Dyer
Come spend the day with impressionistic local artist Marie Dyer as she guides you in this plein air acrylic landscape painting workshop. She will cover the fundamentals of composition and structure, color creating mood, mixing paints, and assist in developing a pallet that speaks to you! Students will be inspired by the lush surroundings on site in this one-of-a-kind class. No experience is required. All materials are included. Capacity is limited and registration is required.
Registration is coming soon.
Edison Ford members: $90; non-members: $100
Silk Scarf Painting Class
If you need some time to relax and unwind, join us for a silk scarf painting class with Marie Dyer along the Caloosahatchee River. Bring a friend with you and make a silk scarf that can be worn or hung as a piece of artwork. All materials are included in the fee. No experience is required. E-tickets can be redeemed at the ticket counter for a wristband.
Registration is coming soon.
Edison Ford members: $90; non-members: $100
Digital Discussion: Mina Miller Edison, Benefactor of Fort Myers
Join Program Manager Holly Shaffer for this free Digital Discussion about Mina Miller Edison and the role she played in the history of Fort Myers. Discover her thoughts about the City of Palms and her lasting legacy in the area.
Click here to register for this free virtual lecture.
Yoga by the River
Although yoga has been around for more than 5,000 years, it has become increasingly popular during the past decade. Aside from the health benefits, it offers a deeper connection to our inner self, nature and to the community. This one-hour yoga class allows you to step away from all the 21st century gadgets and focus on the moment.
All skill levels are welcome. This class is taught by Bonnie D’Angelo, a certified yoga instructor. Bonnie started her journey as a yoga teacher to further support her own spiritual growth. She is RYT20 certified with Yoga Alliance and working toward RYT300. She is certified in Reiki 1 and Reiki 2 and will continue the path towards Master and Energy Worker.
Cost: $15; non-members: $20 per class (Tickets are available online or at the ticket counter). Bring a yoga mat, water and a towel. Admission to the site is not included.
Digital Discussion: Who is Gettysburg Eddie?
Eddie Plank was a Hall of Fame baseball player from the Philadelphia Athletics who holds two baseball records. Plank is the left handed pitcher with
the most complete games and no southpaw has more shutouts than he.
After retiring from baseball he returned to his hometown of Gettysburg where he passed away at the age of 50. Join us for this digital discussion of the story of Eddie Plan aka Gettysburg Eddie and learn more about this amazing man.
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Garden Talk – Staghorns and Jungle Cactus
All participants will receive a 20% off coupon toward garden shop purchases.
Cost: members $10, non-members $15. Advance registration not required.
Gardening Class: Vegetable Gardening for South Florida
When the Edisons lived here, there were not any grocery stores. Their caretakers had to discover which foods could be grown in the riverside jungle. This class will discuss the South Florida seasons for growing vegetables, how to improve the soil for best results, good watering techniques, integrated pest management, companion planting, benefits of raised bed gardening and how to select vegetables for your garden.
This is an in-depth, two-hour program including classroom and garden time. Space is limited and registration is required. Choose from Tuesday, October 18 at 1:30 p.m., or Saturday, October 22 at 10 a.m.
Cost: $45 for Edison Ford members; $55 for non-members
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Garden Talk – Make a Holiday Wreath (registration required)
More details to follow.
Garden Talk – Butterfly gardening
A successful butterfly garden will include not only eye-catching nectar plants, but also a variety of larval host plants. Learn what plants you need in your butterfly garden.
Ceraunus blue butterfly at Powell Creek Preserve.
All participants will receive a 20% off coupon toward garden shop purchases.
Cost: members $10, non-members $15. Advance registration not required.
