| Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.  Weekly News January 24, 2025 This Weekend  Gardening Class: Intro to Florida Gardening – Part II January 25, 10 a.m. to Noon Part II begins with the principles of Florida Friendly Gardening, gardening for Florida butterflies, proper use of fertilizers for sub- tropical trees and plants, irrigation tips, weed and invasive plant recognition, and plant selection for the South Florida landscape. This class includes a tour and continued discussions in our butter- fly, Florida native, Moonlight and cycad gardens. The class is held in the air-conditioned Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council building (enter across from the Estates parking lot on Larchmont Avenue). We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen, and bring drinking water. Advance registration is required. Click here to register online. Participation in Part I is recommended but not required. Edison Ford members: $45; non-members: $60 Upcoming Events  Rhythm on the River: Liz “Hunny” Heath and her Five-Piece Jazz Band January 31, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Listen to jazz and dance the night away with Liz “Hunny” Heath and her Five-Piece Jazz Band! Liz has been singing professional- ly all across Florida since 2018 and has performed in the FSW and FGCU jazz bands. Guests should bring a folding chair and a jacket as this is an outdoor event. Tickets: $30 for members or $35 for non-members. A VIP seating area may be reserved by the table for $275 (for up to five people); table ticket price includes the use of a table and chairs. Click here to purchase tickets.  Annual Antique Car Show February 1, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration deadline is January 27 Each year, classic car owners exhibit their cars on the Ford estate lawn as a tribute to Henry Ford, the pioneer of the auto- mobile industry. Along with the car show, there will be music and food trucks and visitors can tour the site. The event is free for members and $25 for non-members, which includes a self- guided tour. For antique car owners wanting to participate, registration will be accepted for Ford models 1980 and older. The fee is $30 per car and $15 for an additional car. Click here to register your car.  Spring Garden Festival February 8 and 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get ready for one of the most incredible local gardening events! Admission starts at 9 a.m. for BOTH members and non-mem- bers. Nearly 100 garden vendors will have many types of plants and trees, including palms, fruit trees, bromeliads, hibiscus, but- terfly plants, African violets, orchids, air plants, herbs, succulents, cacti and many hard-to-find species. The festival will also feature food trucks and live music. The Garden Shoppe will be open and have unusual tropical and Florida native plants that thrive in South- west Florida. A limited number of carts will be available, so guests are encouraged to bring a cart or wagon for transporting plants. Parking and admission to the festival is free (tours and admission to the riverside, museum or lab are not included).  Valentine’s Day Cocktail Chemistry Class February 14, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Bring a friend or significant other and learn how to make cock- tails and enjoy a beautiful view! Class includes: Welcome Cock- tail, 2 Cocktails (made in the class taught by Nauti Beach), Pas- sed Appetizers (from Personal Touch Catering), 2-Piece Box of Chocolates from Norman Love Confections. Class will be held along the river in our pavilion so there is also a chance to see a spectacular sunset! Registration required. Tickets may be purchased online, or you may call and ask for the events or marketing department and we’ll get you registered. Tickets per person are $90 for non- members; $80 for Edison Ford members. Click here to pur- chase tickets! Adult Programs  “Love in Full Bloom” Floral Workshop February 1, 10 a.m. In this hands-on class, you will learn the art of floral arrangement and discover the secrets to crafting a breathtaking bouquet in the shape of a heart. All flowers and materials will be provided. No experience is necessary. Advance registration is required. Click here to register online. Edison Ford members: $75; non-members: $85  Acrylic Landscape Painting Class February 2, 9 a.m. Local impressionistic artist, Marie Dyer, will cover the fundamentals of composition and structure, creating mood, mixing paints, and will assist in developing a pallet that speaks to you. All materials are included. Click here to register online. Edison Ford members: $90; non-members: $100 In the Garden  Garden Tour (Registration Required) February 12, 10 a.m. to 11:30am On this tour, experienced garden staff lead visitors through the 20-acre site and highlight the different types of plants and their importance to the Edison and Ford families. Visitors will see the Moonlight Garden, many rare plants and get to go behind-the-scenes in the propagating nursery. Some of the plants in the gardens are available for sale in the on-site Garden Shoppe. The garden tour is offered the second Wednes- day of the month, and tickets go on sale online the first of each month for that month’s tour. Registration is limited – click here for online ticketing. Edison Ford members: $25, non-members: $30 Just for Kids  Homeschool Classes at Edison Ford Marvels -Golden Gate Bridge Grades 1-3: February 5 and 13, 10 a.m. Grades 4-6: February 6 and 12, 10 a.m. Students will embark on a journey to develop functional structures to connect our growing world! In the “Build a Lego Bridge” activity, they will construct a bridge using lego pieces. The class is designed to facili- tate homeschool learning for grades 1-6. Click here to register online. Edison Ford members: $15; non-members: $25 VIP Tour  VIP Tour – Ybor City and St. Petersburg February 15, 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. This VIP tour includes: Ybor City Historic Walking Tour, Lunch and Flamenco Show at Columbia Restaurant and Jungle Prada History Tour and American Indian Mound. Today Ybor City is known as Tampa’s National Historic Landmark District. Join us on a stroll back in time with a local guide who will talk about the history, architecture and ambience that make up this unique community. Next, we will enjoy a private, catered lunch at the Columbia Restaurant. Then the final stop of the day will take us to St. Petersburg for the Jungle Prada History Tour and location of the Narvaez-Tocobaga Indian Mound, a National Register of Histor- ic Places. The cost of this tour is $150 for Edison Ford members and $165 for non-members and includes transportation, snacks, tours and lunch. Join our Membership Program and take advantage of all of our dis- counts. For more information go to Edisonford.org. For reservations, contact Sherri Muske at [email protected] or 239-335-3677. Exhibits  New Exhibit: The Lure of Florida Fishing Now OPEN in the Edison Caretaker’s House The draw to fishing goes all the way back to the days of Edison, and this is featured in our new “Lure of Florida Fishing” exhibit in part- nership with the Museum of Florida History (Tallahassee, Florida). Two of the Edison family’s recreational activities were boating and fishing – and they enjoyed both on and along the Caloosahatchee River and throughout Southwest Florida. The exhibit will run through May 18. Included with admission. Become a MEMBER and get unlimited free visits, discounts on purchases in the Garden Shoppe, retail stores, special events and adult education classes! Join today! Ongoing Programs  Piano Performance Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Edison Guest House Timeless beauty resides where classical music is performed by Curatorial Registrar, Chet, on Mina Edison’s 1932 George Steck piano in the guest house. Included with admission.  Step into History Presentations Tuesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Learn about subjects related to Edison and Ford with Site Historians. This program is held in the 15,000-square-foot museum. Included with admission.  Yoga Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Class will be held in the River Pavilion (weather permitting). All skill levels are welcome. This class is taught by Bonnie D’Angelo, a certified yoga instructor. Edison Ford members: $15; non-members: $20 per class. Tickets may be purchased online or at the ticket counter. Bring a yoga mat, water, and towel. Admission to the site is not included. Help restore our beautiful gardens. Donate today!      Copyright © 2025 Edison and Ford Winter Estates, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Edison and Ford Winter Estates 2350 McGregor Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33901 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list. |
