Two more lectures remain in Conservancy's series
The Conservancy of Southwest Florida 2009 Speaker Series continues with the third lecture in the series, "Panthers in Peril," presented by Conservancy biologist David Shindle from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, March 18. The presentation will include one-of-a-kind photos from field research in Southwest Florida's panther territory. Full Story
Naples Botanical Garden welcomes landscape architect for next lecture
Award-winning landscape architect and designer Raymond Jungles will discuss his plans for Naples Botanical Garden's new Brazilian Garden as part of the Lifelong Learning lecture series at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 24. Mr. Jungles will also discuss 20 other design projects around Florida. Full Story
Musicians join in concert for CREW
A variety of musical sounds will fill the night air at Estero Community Park on Saturday, March 21. "A Musical Night with Nature" brings together an array of musicians to perform celestial, world, bluegrass, folk, pop and eco music in a beautiful natural setting, all to benefit the Corkscrew Regional Ecosystem Watershed Land & Water Trust. Full Story
The truth about Spanish moss: It's neither
Spanish moss (Tillandisia usneoides) is neither Spanish nor moss. Its Spanish name likely comes from its resemblance to Spanish beards; its moist, soft texture causes its confusion with mosses. Spanish moss is actually a branching, rootless, wiry-stemmed, flowering plant. Yes, those grayish, hair-like masses you see trailing from trees and fence posts have flowers. Full Story
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