Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Weekly News June 7, 2024 The Caloosahatchee Bridge (US 41/Cleveland Ave.) will be closed for approximately 10 weeks. The bridge closure does not affect Edison and Ford Winter Estates, which will be open regular hours during the bridge work. Visitors coming from North Fort Myers can take the Edison Bridge or Interstate 75 to cross the Caloosahatchee into the City of Fort Myers. Upcoming Events  Farmers Market Every Friday in June and July 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Its going to be a great summer full of new experiences with our Farmers Market opening today! Choose from fresh produce and other items, get something to eat and drink, listen to music, and stroll through the wildflower and Bromeliad gar- dens. Plus, there will be fruit trees, herbs and flowering plants available for sale in the Garden Shoppe. The Farmers Market is a free event with free parking (does not include admission to the museum, laboratory or riverside of the property). Sponsored by Bath Fitter and Envision Construction Management. .   Digital Discussion  Step into History Digital Discussion – Electrifying Fort Myers June 12, 10:30 a.m. Interpret all that went into brightening the area with electricity and how it was jolted into modernity by Albertus A. Gardner. This presentation will be led by Assistant Program Manager, Tim. This is a free virtual lecture. Click here to register online.  Digital Discussion – The Lincoln Assassination June 18, 10:30 a.m. Get informed of what happened surrounding Lincoln’s assassination and details of the things leading up to it as well as what happened after. This program will be led by Museum Manager, Holly Shaffer. This is a free virtual lecture. Click here to register online. Summer Camp  Limited Spots open in sessions for Grades 3-5 This is the last call for children to have some fun doing some cool projects and activities that bring about new knowledge in our Summer Camp Program! It is also a wonderful opportunity to make some new friends. Advanced registration is required. Click here to register today before spaces run out. Full week camps are $225 for Edison Ford members; $250 for non-members. Three-day camps are $135 for members and $150 for non-members. 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 Takes place every Wednesday 1 p.m. Share in traditions of the past with Curatorial Registrar, Chet, as he performs on Mina Edison’s 1932 George Steck piano in the guest house. Included with admission.  Step into History Presentations Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Each week, Edison Ford Historians present an in-depth look at a topic related to our site. This program is held in the 15,000-square-foot museum. Included with admission.  Yoga by the River Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. No session June 12, 24 and 26 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! What’s Blooming  Golden Shower Tree The Golden Shower Tree, Cassia fistula, is raining with strings of golden yellow! This large, semi-deciduous tree can reach heights between 30 and 40 feet tall. It is native to India, Malaysia and Southeast Asia. In the late spring to early sum- mer, this garden gem will produce clusters of showy, bright yellow flowers that extend along the tips of its branches. Some of the tree’s leaves drop in April right before flowering occurs. After the blooms form, two-foot long, green cylindrical seedpods will emerge that turn brown as they mature. For best growth, it should be planted in acidic, well-draining soil in areas that receive full sun. Visitors can find this tree next to the Edison Guest House!  Jamaican Cherry Tree The Jamaican Cherry Tree, Muntingia calabura, has small white flowers that give the gardens a subtle shine! It is an evergreen shrub or tree that can reach heights between 10 and 40 feet tall. It is native to Southern Mexico, the Caribbean, and Cental and South America. Through- out the year, but primarily around the spring season, this tree will produce small white flowers with yellow stamens that resemble those of a strawberry plant. It is known for its small, round fruits that turn red when they are ripe with a sweet flavor that is said to be like cotton candy. For best growth, plant this tree in areas that receive full sun in well-draining soils. Visitors can find this tree next to the Edison Caretaker’s House. Retail  Shop for a variety of items in a space with historic Charm The Museum Store is a space with historic charm, encompassing a section for car enthusiasts, history, keepsakes, souvenirs, fun family activities, and tropical delight, all wrapped in one. Whether you are a resident or traveling from a far, mix a taste of Florida into your recipes with all new tropical-themed ingredients, sauces and mixes, such as Florida Key West Lime juices, and all sorts of items from Old Florida Farms. Make your summer cooking more fun with beach glass counter servers and cutting boards, along with turtle, bird and crab platters. We also have aquatic serving plates, trays, mugs, saltshakers and spoons. Complement these with towels featuring embroidered starfish, fish, turtles, coral and jellyfish. You can feel like you are still on vacation after you return home with beachy signs, toucan figurines, glass turtle sculptures and more. For the outdoors, bring out the peaceful, serene ambience with the soothing sounds of chimes. To make your yard an inviting retreat, welcome friends, neighbors and family with Florida garden flags. You can also choose from vibrant wall art that comes to life, including metal lizards, turtles and butterflies. For lighting options, we have shells that light up. In relation to the inventors, we have all new Ford signs for an office, workspace, garage or man cave. Souvenirs include site-related ornaments, signs with quotes stated by the two inventors, mugs, lightbulbs, stickers, patches, and glass plaques of the homes. If you are looking for a simple souvenir or a small gift idea to bring back to a friend or family member, we have new sets of make-your-own enchanted friendship bracelet sets. You can make one that spells out your astrological sign, includes initials, or someone’s name. There are ones already made, or you can make your own.      Copyright © 2024 Edison & Ford Winter Estates, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up to be on our mailing list. Our mailing address is: Edison & Ford Winter Estates 2350 McGregor Blvd Fort Myers, FL 33901 Add us to your address book |