“Mangrove Cafe” Eco Networking and Entertainment at The Calusa Nature Center Fri. May 20th, 7:30 pm

For people who care about the Earth … a place to socialize - every couple of months! With live music, coffee-tea-juice bar, snack and dessert “potluck” and all of the current local information on Southwest Florida environmental happenings!
 
“The Mangrove Gathering” blends both information and entertainment into an evening that goes beyond consciousness raising, to give long-time and newly made friends options to become involved firsthand with the Earth and all its life.

At “The Mangrove Gathering” you can find answers to your questions, express comments and opinions or check the wall calendar for upcoming environmental meetings and events. Sharing environmental concerns and solutions is the framework of the evening.
 
“The Mangrove Gathering” takes place between 7:30 to 10:00 p.m.and is free and open to the public.

*Please bring your favorite snack or dessert for the community “potluck” and your own mug or pay a $1.00 “Earth Tax” to use a throwaway paper cup.

The Mangrove Cafe will now alternate between three different locations as follows:

The 3rd Friday of every month from 7:30 - 10:00 pm

FREE at one of the 3 “host” locations across Lee County:

April 15th - July 15th - October 21st 2011

Rotary Park Environmental Center in Cape Coral

5505 Rose Garden Road Parkway (off Pelican Blvd south of Cape Coral)

May 20th - August 19th - November 18th 2011

Iona House at The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium in Fort Myers

3450 Ortiz Ave (north of Colonial Blvd near I-75)

March 18th - June 17th - September 16th - December 16th 2011

Eco Living Center at Rutenberg Park in South Lee County

6490 South Pointe Blvd (between College Parkway & Cypress Lake Blvd)

The Rutenberg Eco Center provides space for training sessions, workshops, and meetings which are hosted by Parks & Recreation staff members or Volunteer Organizational Partners with Lee County Parks & Recreation. It also houses full time staff working with environmental programs, volunteer services, Calusa Blueway paddling trail, Park & Preserve Rangers, Florida Yards & Neighborhood Program, coastal preserves, and staff development.

An Environmental Resource Center housing books, videos, dvd's, manuals, magazines, and community organization newsletters is available for use by Staff, Volunteers, and the General Public by appointment. To access a list of resources available, click here! Free guided tours of the Florida Yards & Neighborhood Demonstration Landscape are available every Wednesday at 10:30am.

For more information about the  Eco Living Center at Rutenberg Park, contact John Kiseda 239-432-2163 or 239-432-2163

Congratulations to the Lee County Parks and Recreation Eco Living Center at Rutenberg Park!!
The SWFL Branch of the US Green Building Council has recognized the Eco Living Center at Rutenberg Park as a Green Friend.

The award was presented to Lee County Parks and Recreation for the support and efforts toward sustainable, eco-conscious design & construction in our community.
Congrats to all the staff and volunteers who work at the Eco Living Center!
John Kiseda received the award on behalf of Lee County Parks and Rec.