Among the Anciet Cypress

Look at Tower

 The Corkscrew Sanctuary is one of the few places in the world that is home to the ancient cypress trees that dot its landscape. Where most of the trees have been cut to create furniture here they have stood protected and have grown to show us what the cypress is meant to be. It is amazing that in the short span of the board walk you can reverse through so many different ecosystems, from the cypress hammock to the marsh, prairie, and the lettuce fields each offer something new and unique to the landscape while working in harmony to support one another.

Lettuce Lakes

Urban Field Trip

  Journal Entry #3 Continued

The Downtown Fort Myers River District was a sharp contrast to the abundance of natural life that was to be found at the ECHO field trip, yet that does not mean it was devoid of life. Outside the Building that houses the Lee County Commissioners stands a statute of a soaring eagle carved from a tree that was once stood on that very ground. Next to this same building stands a Banyan Tree dating back to the time Edison roamed that very ground. Downtown Fort Myers was the center of many significant developments as this was the winter home of Thomas Edison, Gerald Ford, and Firestone. Here they collaborated on many new ideas.

The downtown landscape is dotted with art galleries, bistros, lounges, small cafe's and law offices all surrounding the hub of the Lee County Judicial System. All of this sits along the river front that is lined with docks and mangroves. There are several water fountains that continue the feel and sound of the water from the riverfront throughout the district.