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Times Islands, RSW LIVING, GULF MAIN, Bonita Estero Cape Coral Living ISSN 1521-1207 published six times year by TOTI Media, Inc., Sanibel, 33957. Subscription price 24.00 one-year domestic subscription. Copyright Inc. All rights reserved. No part this publication may reproduced without written permission publisher. Opinions expressed contributors not necessarily those Cheers New Priorities Lets live work, work 2023. feels good because now I actually have bit time my family, friends, myself. hope do same. fact, wish take yourself first, restore balance, stay strong so also help others live. priorities ow, Have already had second thoughts about moving forward some personal work-related priority set certainly have, makes me wonder what causes us doubt abilities then feel out balance. believe answer found within. ask if really managing correctly. These days, technology thats there, easily organize schedule tasks. 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BY KATHY MONTGOMERY r S n i b l M timing motivation something special. ark Loren, jewelry designer Fort Myers nearly 40 years, has ideas his iconic around him. frequent runner along beach Loren says he been intrigued sea oats grow dunes. About years ago, tried devise way replicate details beautiful seed pods jewelry. felt could wanted, shelved idea. mold them, but didnt very well, says. wasnt detail right. few months while was running again, windblown clump drifted parking lot car. He put them trunk decided again using 3D, high-resolution scanner. worked, started develop Collection. PHOTOS ON BOTH PAGES MARK LOREN DESIGNS pieces Collection customized white gold diamonds, birthstones, gemstones. Opposite page 14-karat yellow ring collection combines pod shapes accented 16-carat lab-created diamonds. significance Floridas islands lost Loren. longlived, slow-growing, perennial grass important plant coastal community. 11 Then came hurricane Ian, decimating barrier islands. fast track development line storm related directly, long-lived, community, protected Department Environmental Protection vital role played shoreline stabilization, particularly Using oat support made sense They beautiful, nature protect best him recovery. As often uses benefit nonprofits, donating profit sales Sanibel-based Clinic Rehabilitation Wildlife CROW, teaching hospital visitor education center dedicated saving wildlife state-of-the-art veterinary care, research, education, conservation medicine. collec- 12 Mark Designs incorporates jewelers design team used minute pods. tion offers ongoing CROW writing one check, supported throughout wonderful example how much, Allison Charney Hussey, executive director CROW. shoreline. designers consistently holding up--with their designs, financial support, even bringing injured care We honored recipient proceeds, recovery Hurricane Another one-of-a-kind pendant created green-blue Peruvian opal. 13 Certified rehabbers Katie Mueller Breanna Frankel treat animals Frankels garage. staff works clean campus storm. CROWs Melanie Dittmer Morgan Hester Lee County Mosquito Control District helicopter Island supplies Ian. 14 SANIBEL ISLANDS CLINIC REHABILITATION WILDLIFE couldnt appropriate. Saying thank too small phrase express appreciation hit hard during move island. needs rebuild enclosures parts campus. Animal rehabilitation continues temporary location, clinics resident transferred partner until rebuilt. much offered storm, lane. meaningful help, Since animal-related, access funds organizations might. known creating custom jewelry, Collections pendants, earrings, rings gold, birthstones gems. addition, Lily Co. Jewelers space back studio store sort inventory feet building vault. Lilys island announced reopening location. were fortunate gallery, grateful we Montgomery than interesting who region. EMILY BENSON Bank Islands aids residents Causeway reopened, drove door deliver businesses beginning pick lives. traveled island, down almost street, Lowden recalls. encountered many customers homes listened incredible stories survival. handed pallet water--approximately 2,500 bottles--to survivors homes. Captiva Chamber Commerce launched SanCap Strong shirt fundraiser, Roepstorffs covered cost printing placed first order. Instead per shirt, bank pitched 1,000 each 15 shirts ordered staff, total donation 15,000 chamber serving businesses. branches open full services, operating office onsite mobile banking reconstruction underway. reopening, company day week giving back, handing coffee doughnuts, cookies, bottles, bagged ice, stocking stuffers, turkey lunches, hired licensed massage therapist seated massages islanders called home most lives run business within community 25 Geoff committed helping neighbors any can. Benson native Floridian enjoys call region home. Edison National BankBank presents challenging following Robbie Roepstorff CEO worked alongside source steadfast residents. longtime supporters inspired selfless ways risen together whole Robbie. For several weeks hurricane, vice president busy hard-hit Harlem Heights clear debris flooded trip journeyed boat customer salvage belongings remained her destroyed Once Avow helps patients storms aftermath SHANE ANTALICK caused outages evacuations 600 hospice palliative patients. Hours contacted employee volunteer sure safe, Roa Avows emergency plan. Most receive at-home needed as employees check safe. Staff walked flights stairs oxygen tanks batteries high-rise condos. ollowing Hospice lived mission peace compassionate everyone volunteers. believes deserve same exceptional expect patients, Jaysen Roa, 40-year-old nonprofit 400 That dedication provided uninterrupted checking leadership learned homes, cars, flooding. stressful time, certified nursing assistant Phil Justice, whose car Justice travels Collier basic such bathing, eating, grooming. dug fund 10,000 toward expenses automobile insurance deductibles. Because assistance, worry over vehicle, explains. Through donations, pop-up distribute essentials volunteers, meals delivered power, transportation, food. MORE INFO 1095 Whippoorwill Naples 239-261-4404 avowcares.org L R Kelly Colligan, Alex Suvorov, Schweikhardt, Tim Philbrick, helpers fill sandbags ready hurricane. Couple pauses real estate TOP AVOW HOSPICE BOTTOM CALL IT CLOSED INTERNATIONAL REALITY CARLSON Chad members need. Aprile Osborne, founders Call resources, couple Closed International Realty assist multiple Naples, took real-estate relocating damaged hats neighbor hats. Osbornes went knew pause affected communities agents use cases advice free skills resources charge. recover could, Beyond relief, Safe House Church Aprile. love number-one supplier gifts toys offer. here mothers children holso kind giving. Our family ministry iday season local womens shelter. Osborne understood great church largest diapers was, shifted focus putting Thanksgiving, first. collected distributed 60 families. Along cofounding Realty, lifelong lead pastors since 2000. Both long actively involved Church. service natural most, Led Osbornes, donations funds, including churches areas. This resulted seven U-Haul trucks water, food, storyteller focusing people, places, partnerships. blankets, cots, toiletries, Raised Garden State, she calls Sunshine State HOLLY HAMILTON Norman Love candy victims Florida, award-winning chocolatier making pastries chocolates responders healthcare providers overtime following. immediate, sweet wanted more. Following Confections sold 1,214 SWFLStrong Boxes candy, purchase going Better Together, Florida-based children. 25-piece specialty box includes seashell-shaped featuring five flavors Key lime pie, orange, mango, lemon, coconut, logo chocolate. result 36,074 Together assisting hardest entire overwhelming generous response chance devastation Love, founder Confections. So everything, literally hardest-hit distributing relief directly families, Love. join visit Heights, where witnessed boots-on-the-ground helped due right Togethers left Megan Rose, Isis LaRose Pam Hayford nonprofits efforts. bed toddler, food essential household supplies, coordinating dental appointment toddler. heartbreaking Florida. variety child safe children, need, connecting displaced job seekers employment opportunities. gift hundreds across everything Together. beyond generosity Box. accelerating doing Hamilton BETTER TOGETHER Normal donated half 15275 Blvd., Suite 201-284, 239-470-2733 bettertogetherus.org Even did break Mayor John Gunter visited Family Initiative talk well-being organization supporting autism strengthening understand importance expanded crisis collaboration Health, Anjali Van Drie, co-founder Initiative. collaboration, Resource Support Center Autism Coral. 1,200 sk anyone struggled life aftermath, tell thing exhausting. individuals spectrum disorder ASD, disruption damaging wind water. Individuals ASD thrive routine, schools closed, off, normal, frightening overwhelming. soon passed, practice two components engaging partnerships, Brown, Coral-based organization. superheroes, braved crazy roads lack electricity place experience normalcy. hosted FI Camp October consistency resource gave continued working. opened ages 21, offering expert therapies, activities Christ reopened. Supporters include Senator Lizbeth Benacquisto, truckload diapers, wipes, essentials, hot Speaker designate Paul Renner brought critically supplies. Renner, Secretary Shevaun Harris, Representatives Mike Giallombardo Jenna Persons-Mulicka, FAMILY INITIATIVE camp, therapy, 734 SW 4th Street, 239-910-0712 fi-florida.org ANN MARIE OPHELAN Local gardeners favorites ith extraordinary vegetation theres blanket beauty around. asked favorite plants them. Although tractor seat, leopard Farfugium japonicum. grows relatively large, dark, glossy leaves show round. easy grow. professional, Mary Jo no last name provided, Friend Wonder Springs. nativeto-Japan requires shade plenty sends clusters flowers hover foliage, appealing combination daisy-like blooms tropical leaves. tall comes varieties--some spots, markings, solid green, variegated crinkled looks grown significant groupings divides share plant-loving friends. Leopard nurseries. Darryl Windham, horticulture manager Zoo Caribbean Gardens, picking among fantastic trees, shrubs, plants. Ill go group plants--palm finally concedes. With climate, there palm species from. Still, narrow Baileys copernicia Copernicia baileyana, satake palm, Satakentia liukiuensis, Hydriastele dransfieldii, Windham. big, fans. SCCF horticulturist Harrington teabush Melochia tomentosa. copernicia, hailing Cuba, stiff, rigid fan atop whitish-gray columnar trunk. Mature specimens Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gables fell explains Next southernmost Japan. stately tree consists graceful, green feather attach dark purple crownshaft. Lastly dransfieldii common agreed upon smaller western tip Papua Guinea. spectacular, irregularly segmented attached slender farther north go, however, youll closer gulf coast little tender, notes NAPLES ZOO AT CARIBBEAN GARDENS SANIBEL-CAPTIVA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION NATIVE LANDSCAPES CENTER palms monsoonal weather patterns soil conditions. Jo, names large-leaved favorites. WONDER attribute resilience. these typhoon zones adapted handle blow slice paradise, growers South Harrington, Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Landscapes Center, character tea bush tomentosa offers. introduced ago incorporate demonstration Harrington. Tea shrub pine rockland thrives receiving sun welldrained soils small, light-green velvety pink drought-tolerant, low-maintenance wide. Providing appropriate mature size limiting pruning allow maintain unique shape. Its weeping habit fine textured foliage soft, graceful presence landscape, buzzing proven pollinator favorite. provides nectar abundance insects, butterflies, wasps, bees, honeybees, approach hear before see it. refuge wildlife. available nurseries, search online plantrealflorida.org. scheduled reopen limited basis January OPhelan regular contributor Media. transfeldii shown midsize ornamental truck. IF YOU GO 1590 Goodlette-Frank Road, 239-920-2085 napleszoo.org 1300 Periwinkle Way, 239-472-1932 sccf.orgour-worknative-landscapesand-garden-center 27180 Old 41 Springs 239-992-2591 wondergardens.org 21 ECHO guided tours Global Farm, explore agricultural realities globe leaving County. G offer ardening pastime turn land fruits vegetables, checkout, fresh air exercise Many activity enjoy. According recent studies Scotts Miracle-Gro Wakefield Research, 55 American households engage gardening activities, prodded pandemic. Mother Nature Gardening Association average annual yield garden worth produce, 70. Visiting educational insight yards. Hospitals Life edible katuk, cranberry hibiscus, different herbs, longevity spinach, bananas, papaya, cocoplum, milkweed, fire bush. Nearby butterfly zebra longwings, monarchs, peacocks flutter about. library visitors drop books Paved paths invite guests wander park, benches rest. staffed master volunteers interested gardening. Master Thursdays 830 1030 am questions. Interested parties arrange avian specialist Kaye nuzzles Calypso, rescued 22-year-old catalina macaw. tour workshop, according Nancy Finn, supervisor Hospital. worldly agriculture, 57-acre Farm North tours, challenges world, 90-minute casual walk gardens--from monsoon rainforest--with trained guide inspiring creativity technology. equips small-scale farming worldwide research farm. thousands plants, yard Danielle Flood, communications manager. Visitors ECHOs nursery, bookstore, bank. groups Food Festival March 7-11 teaches exotic foods, sustainable living, innovative farming, festival tastings, cooking shows, makeand-take workshops, hands-on activities. DAVID ROBBINS, both fun experiences would-be gardeners. botanical non-native florals, mere three acres, Sarah retail facility Walks learn history gardens, collection, Landscaping Expert Certification Program, developed serve landscaping committees, clubs, responsible homeowners associations. issues subtropics. Field trips, kids camps available. nostalgia old botanical, zoological paradise nestled sprawling banyan trees nonreleasable animal corners world. Alligators, peacocks, parrots, macaws, soon-to-be otters 300-plus house adds Williamson. After stroll gems, Youll glad did. Health Teaching 609 SE 13th Court, 239-424-3230 leehealth.orghealth-and-wellnesshealthy-life-centers 17391 Durrance 239-543-3246 echonet.org 23 DR. RANDALL NIEHOFF shows survive Birds sing shouldnt --Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy 1890-1969 hese words wisdom spoken interview Rose assassination son Robert June 5, 1968. She husband, Joseph, Their killed 1963, daughter 1940s. tragedy painful loss, attitude expresses resilience resolve--a encouragement survived destructive September 28. winds devasting flood surge loss. death animals, destruction loss material treasured memorabilia. Homelessness became societal issue. properties Rs repair, restoration, replacement, next stage lifes journey hard, long, expensive trip. planets unexpected roadblock, forcing cut path thorny terrain, time. control, mouthing ancient relevant aphorism bitter taste Wisdom choosing enjoy scenery detour. Folks Gulf learning think issue Hurricanes happen--even once 500 years. willful minds chose settle build here. Detours pay world neutral malevolent demon cunning alien creates perfect storms, yet ourselves gifted soaring wings dignity choice study surroundings invent technologies predict outcomes ourselves. result, absolutely true wise affirm cant control us, Just February shorebird survey counted 2,443 eagles. disruptive wake alert kept eyes volunteering cleanup reported, eagles accounted Seagulls congregating ALL WILLIAM COX demonstrate resolve, expected feathered friends Which brings another bird sitting never afraid branch breaking, wings. --Charlie Wardle Niehoff wont habitable months, nest unoccupied condo friend looking flying late spring. Bald eagle perched snag Practice yoga, tai chi, hula outdoors Beach Yoga Unity. levels welcome, poses modified. Devisse yoga outside, gain health benefits. sunshine naturally boost mood producing serotonin. uneven terrain better muscles requiring focus. Your blood pressure lower enjoying scenic views, Devisse. Breathwork meditation integrated. class beneficial postures align, strengthen, flexible body, classes drop-ins paid month. Parking hour. stickers accepted park. Meet sand volleyball court Beach. Create account register webtrac.leegov.com. Unity Week, 19-26, events held various venues--indoors out--in information, eventbrite.comeyoga-week-tickets-411328784467. YOGA WEEK, LLC DBA UNITY magine standing warrior pose watch waves splash sand. Or pelicans plop onto pier. Some say mind-body workout outside. citys beaches. Taking allows breathe salt Mexico view habitat. Plus, gentle suffer joint pain, Lauren Fox, founded Donation idea deserves yoga. Therefore, takes instead charging fees. Suggested 10-20 class. Half proceeds Private lessons Outdoor Natalie Devisse, instructor Saturday morning All-levels Connect mind, Above feature Left Shelter Westin Resort Marina Village. Shelter. CAPE CORAL ANIMAL SHELTER advantages, energizing inspiring, Corals Robin Anne Griffiths. CCAS. slow beginner side, movements stretch body relax mind. Release, relax, gentle, recharge spirit, Griffiths, ReChargeMe Zone, meditation, fitness programs area. shelter 9-10 Saturday. Classes recently moved Depending weather, inside Each theme, opening heart, increasing within, self-acceptance. experienced enthusiast, person benefits improve strength, flexibility, stress, relaxation, sleep, Tai chi taught Alliance Arts. pathways. Arts 10091 McGregor 239-939-2787 artinlee.org Park, 27954 Hickory 513- 884-3576 unitymindbody.com 5002 Tamiami Trail N, Unit 100, 239-877-1161 donationyoganaples.com Rotary Park 5505 239-549-4606 capecoral.govdepartmentparks_and_ recreationhomerotary_park_environmental_center index.php 5951 Silver King capecoralanimalshelter.comeventyoga-for-theshelter-54 28 ART LEE Check front desk main lobby. free. Pay cash arrival Starting April, Wednesdays Wicked Dolphin Tiki Hut, 530-630 pm. Myers. mental clarity, flexibility. Hula classes, adults, dance song. Indoor options belly class, coordinator Jessica Kleffman. Belly low-impact flexibility core strength. necessary. Essentials Monday Thursday evenings 530-645 pm 48 eight-week session in, Honey Phillips, senior recreation city park hosts Eclectic Tuesday mornings. webtrac. capecoral.gov. SHANNON WILLIAMSON ust shy category tied record fifth-strongest strike States. catastrophic shock. LCEC, electric cooperative region, direct territory, 235,000 power. LCEC faced challenges, severe damage displaced. Every plays restoration plan required report hits. leave canceled, lights becomes team. Employees typical duties hold pitch clock quickly possible. mechanic, Bryce Griffin wife, Hailey, J story commitment garage An Griffin. life-changing leading less mechanic fleet management department. His pregnant child. does typically weekends, 10-hour Saturday, 24, prepare quick hours sleep turned hospital. Hailey birth 25, days hit. barely lift ground returning work. Despite preparation, everything. furnished prior Ians destruction. forced member. pretty everything--important paperwork, furniture, clothes, baby stuff books... 31 16-hour Williamson writer media contributes newsletter articles, releases, blogs, applications. 32 JENELL DOLAN row. explained difficult her. transition motherhood alone tough, seeing sons crib trash, mattress saturated husband end Hailey. understands strengthens extremely supportive, received employees, doing, members, searching home, still unable theirs. know stronger. realize life. blessings disaster strengthened physically, cars lost, family. finding rebuild. spirit cooperatives, faltered. culture groundbreaking ceremony Nina Iser Jewish Cultural November 2021. JEWISH FEDERATION GREATER opens village Pine Ridge walls pavers state-of-the art functionality symbolism. Large plaques listing donors entrance 21,000-square-foot, two-story building. naming opportunities mean recognition raised million far 15.5 million--11 4.5 maintenance endowment. Steve Nina, passed away unexpectedly, named Without donors, would dream, Jeffrey Feld, Federation Greater cultural nears completion 2022 Special mezuzah, contain parchment scripture verses, mark holy affixed doorways special ceremony. mezuzah Yad LaKashish, citizens Israel, federation. Top ceiling large room designed represent Star David. Middle Piper, 6, granddaughter Marcy Friedland, federations director, lawn courtyard, gatherings small. Bottom board center, under construction April 2022. Temple Shalom. reality. joyous public celebration six-year planned 15, programming 9, December, illustrating space. Before built, occupied rented space, facilities numerous past membership organizations, Mens MCA Womens WCA, percent, combined close 2,300 members. hall seating, conference rooms, offices, caterers kitchen capability, parking, lounge youth programs. dream grew federation boards strategic 2016. Planning early 2018. sites considered, location months. Rezoning permitting property Construction began goal multipurpose, functional happen simultaneously, enhanced security, badge entry system. practical, architect James Knafo interior Wegman Design symbolism warm, inviting 60- 60-foot seat theater-style, 200 banquet acoustic treatments divided happening argue highlight room, pocketing doors courtyard area, abstract massive ceiling. Jerusalem stone symbolizing Western Wall featured royal 34 LEFT SIDE MIDDLE NATE LANE PHOTOGRAPHY Feld writes wall Center. tribes Israel. Chanukiah artist Hess Baltimore lit Chanukah celebrations rest year. Were synagogue, elements place, Marc Saperstein, chair committee. People blown buildings architecture, design, art. 35 GLENN V. OSTLE Feichthaler finishes national parks 2021 magazine cover impressive ambitious high school student Oasis High School visiting Grand Canyon 8, himself graduated school. inspire visit, self-published book entitled Junior Rangers Guide Parks, included hand sketches, photos, ratings parks. digital paperback form Library System. At original article 2021, achieving goal, having 62 Now senior, final Samoa third editions guide. successfully techniques subject. Wild, companion YouTube channel showcasing photography, advice, youtube.comchannelUCkHUX-NG1Tzxmx0IU8zNOLg. today, 1.1 viewed channel, presidential sculpture peak Mount Rushmore. ERIC FEICHTHALER rock arch Canyonlands Utah. 6,000 subscribed, videos viral 400,000 views. reached question graduate COMBINING HIS LOVES writing, --an student--is awaiting responses college plans pursue degree environmental engineering, passion theme parks, appeal interest engineering. engineering knowledge preserve areas, address major issues, Feichthaler. Id fix problems runoff Lake Okeechobee, introduction invasive forested land. continue promoting 37 wildlife, black bear. Parks foresees publishing least edition book. change little, however. Alaska opportunity wilderness bears, wolves, And Yellowstone celebrating 150th anniversary founding. inspires rather spend Acadia Maine, realized enjoyment simply visit. humble pastime, cherish memories individual experiences. Contact nationalparkwildgmail.com. Ostle freelance photographer living Charlotte, Carolina. photos magazines featherandfins.smugmug.com. 38 CAPT. BRIAN HOLAWAY CubADaze Havana Harbor 29 y 1993. internship Montego Bay, Jamaica, volunteered Bay Marine off. particular weekend bus ride outskirts Kingston foot Blue Mountains trails rangers. climb highest mountain Jamaica midnight. sliver moon rangers station. ranger station am. hour woke catch sunrise north, 90 miles away. filled wet cloud. dampness cloud lifted point Jamaica. Plaza de la Catedral four squares Havana. Scenes clockwise top Cathedral San Cristobal, Catholic cathedrals street Cuban mangos area Capitol Building looming background. wait Cuba. arrived flight Lauderdale minutes. flew Lost Mans River Everglades, south between Marquesas Dry Tortugas, landed airplanes lined runway. tropics touched tarmac. Jos Mart Airport 2012 Renault taxi. driver celebrate 8th birthday days. 30-minute heart Not airport 40-foot-tall mango flower. reminded 100-year-old Island. Cars 1950s got reason, rounded curve saw Harbor, half-expected ships harbor. guess 1700s, galleons cobblestone streets staying. further step. anchor, facing direction tide rolled in. What modern ocean-going freighters unsavory ports. dont Harbor. taxi stopped seawall harbor, block accommodations town square. neighborhood gathering sit watch. Little soccer, rode bikes square ate corn licked ice cream. sounds music corner square, stand-up bass conga drums sway tribal beats. Clouds architecture south, perhaps mountains Today, smile eyes. Capt. Holaway Naturalist shelling ecotour 1995. charters Sound, Cayo Costa Cabbage Key, Captiva. itself bobcat Lynx rufus let civilization way. human incursion greatly extended range population. inhabits amazing habitats America, swamps, hammocks, deserts, forests, mountains, palmetto prairie, suburban chooses habitat based availability mates, denning sites, prey population, stalking, protection competitors. ubiquitous seldom seen. Night day, black-spotted, pale brown, reddish-brown fur coat camouflage, invisible. spot wary active night, especially twilight. mirrors rabbits, primary prey. likely seen daylight minimal presence. sleeps hours. medium-size wild cat stands shoulders. Adults weigh pounds. lethal mammals pursuing America. exclusively carnivore. teeth grinding fibrous case dogs bears. Instead, equipped needle-like teeth, razor-sharp claws, wiry addition preys squirrels, voles, rats, birds, reptiles. scavenge ungulate hoofed mammal carcass encounters. Everglades bobcats documented killing adult deer fawns 1989 rest, showing sharp canine jaw covers hair. 1992. susceptible bobcats. deer, completely partially carcasses hair caching style cat. Usually, carries concealing cover. Rarely eat immediately. eats birds whole. plucks turkeys eating shears nipping mouthfuls incisors. starts hindquarters, meatiest carcass. favors meat organs. vitamin kidneys, lungs, liver, adrenal glands bones larger deer. Bobcats predators keep population healthy, preventing overgrazing quality decades recover. urine, feces, scents communicate another. Claw sharpening done sharpen claws deposit scent. scratch exhibit vertical scratches ending above ground. marks scent posts rubbing cheeks objects urinating low rotting stumps, rocks, trees. scrapes inches wide hind advertise breeding territory. communicates ears, ear indicate disposition. mouth enhance facial expressions. male miles, females miles. female den unprotected shorter periods feed herself young. tends abundant polygamous, males breed briefly courtship breeding. rearing period August March, peaking March. usually litter gestation lasts kittens born dry den. dens consist thick patches shrubs. newborn kits sport coats spotted nine remain weeks. Males disperse sooner females, traveling distance Cox professional ecologist Visit williamrcoxphotography.com. 43 longwing state butterfly. host passionvine. CHERYL ANDERSON, CURATOR TOM ALLEN BUTTERFLY HOUSE B Three havens natures elegant inhabitants malachite brilliant spots. shrimp. utterflies hard-working insects key pollination. pollinators, butterflies big pollination worlds flowering vegetables tables. lucky year-round season, although prevalent warmer migrate, stunning orange monarch butterfly, eggs laid milkweed. Others round, longwing, attracted lantana, Spanish needle, verbena. LAURA CARR, COUNTY PARKS RECREATION RIGHT BOTANICAL peacock brown markings margins. Newly molted caterpillar devoted spreading awareness flourish. Manatee specimens. landscaped larval caterpillars on, chrysalis form. aspects lifecycle program Recreation. stages egg, larva caterpillar, pupa chrysalis, adult. passionvine, Bahama cassia, lime, Dutchmans pipe, hyssop. Nectar Indian blanket, scorpion-tail, yellowtops, goldenrod, blue mistflower, sage salvia, dune sunflower, coral honeysuckle, porterweed. Cover shrubs coffee, cotton, palmetto, myrsine, privet, red cedar. Plant identifier signs scattered garden, sign showcases Countys butterflies. fritillary, monarch, polydamus swallowtail, cloudless sulphur, orangebarred Carr. Occasionally, peacock, queen, giant swallowtail spotted, adds. hurriedly lay eggs. tiny underside leaf. patience obvious chewing marks, rough edges, holes leaf, easier find, queen mahogany coloring, similar monarch. iridescent atala surface turquoise accents. coontie. season. 45 itillar fr d trac te e. passionvin migratory distinctive Self-guided walks Sundays December Tom Allen Memorial Butterfly eat, curator Anderson. bloomers--penta, porterweed, almond, jatropha, lantana. generally tubular shape prefer bright purple, though flowers, yellow, attract Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays experts. Botanical haven. observed Britt Patterson-Weber, president, interpretation. sulphurs cousin, buckeye bars eyespots. snapdragon, gerardia, false foxglove, monkey ruellia. fritillary eyespots admirals beloved drink vary, depending type milkweeds monarchs queens. Passionvines zebras, fritillaries, julias. sulphur drawn Chapmans sensitive plant, Patterson-Weber. participate Pollinators Friday am, 1 pm, 3 admission. Tour signups only. Groups private contacting groupinfonaplesgarden.org. 10901 Road 80 Palm 239-690-5030 leegov.comparksparksmanateepark 4820 Bayshore Drive, 239-643-7275 naplesgarden.org ccfriendsofwildlife.orgtom-allenmemorial-butterfly-garden 46 P Mangroves play survival element foundation healthy estuary, Worley, biologist science Conservancy ability sequester carbon tool toolbox mitigate future climatic impacts, uncertain worldwide. remarkably evidenced bounce powerful storms. hurricanes Irma highlighted systems.As scientists noted, mangrove systems absorb brunt systems. remaining proved associated worse absorbed wind, Worley researching inception 1964, biologists longest continuous rimarily saline brackish mangroves natives, identified tangled root earned nickname walking Prominent southern coastline, meets tidal estuaries--salty, muddy, habitats. ecosystem cannot overstated. Below roots nurseries commercial recreational fish, nesting shorebirds herons egrets, panthers, animals. filter excess nutrients capture carbon, erosion. Mangrove coastlines initial defense, dampen flow floodwaters inland Mangroves, pictured here, bore CONSERVANCY SOUTHWEST FLORIDA monitoring projects. Todays primarily focuses forests adjacent development, Clam Estuary Fruit Creek. contiguous fragmented isolated surrounding development. Alterations die-offs require costly intervention forest collapse. conservancys assess overall system investigate stressors forest, evaluate probable level rise. Creek, conservancy success states efforts 2012. Thanks improvements hydrology, stressed die-off channels revegetated. partners land, generations come. begin rebuilding post-Ian, reduce resiliency efforts, Rob Moher, Florida.As process, protecting wetland intact, replanting restoring impacted systems.This guard against hurricanes, experts fear stronger, unpredictable, frequent. tricolored heron perches coast. boats Pass Estuary, projects longer-term solution, immediately ensure existing ecosystems, mangroves, inherently resilient. protect, possible, revitalize environments future. 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